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Chatchai seafood market in the center of Hua Hin

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 Very close to the Hua Hin Railway station is the Chatchai seafood market. It is not a tourist attraction in a traditional sense but rather an authentic local market where residents go to buy groceries and restaurants buy everything they need for the day. Due to this proximity of fresh product, especially seafood, there are many restaurants and also a night market nearby. What to do in Hua Hin at the seafood market? Just talk a walk around and if you can cook at your accommodation in Hua Hin, be sure to buy some of the freshest seafood Hua Hin has to offer. I would plan to spend about 30 minutes at the market or longer if you walk around the wider area. The best time to visit is from early morning to about lunchtime. Location of the best seafood market in town This authentic local market is right here and easily accessible from many directions - just follow the stream of people going in: Just pick and choose what you like - language won't be a barrier and prices are fair.

Wat Khao Noi - Hua Hin Temple with great scenic views

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 This is one of our favourite Temples in Hua Hin: Wat Khao Noi for many reasons: It's rather small and really authentic - not many tourists around Climbing the stairs up to the temple puts you into the right mood to calm down at the top (but for those who can't make it up there is also a road around that leads to the top) The architecture of the temple and the buddha statue that can be seen from far are impressive At the top you can experience great scenic views of Hua Hin How to get to Wat Khao Noi The address of the temple is just a bit away from the coast, fairly close to Huahin's town center. Use the attached map to easily navigate there. And don't worry you will be able to the Temple's buddha statue from far awat to lead the way. Local customs and what to do For 20 Baht you can get a candle or incent sticks to light for good luck. Kneeing down in front of buddha and making a prayer is supposed to bring good luck. To avoid: Don't wear shoes once you reached ...