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all the way from Hua Hin to Khao Takiab village, where you'll find loads of simple Thai
eateries serving fish straight off the fishing boats that dock here.
The nearby
Cicada Market
(Th Phetkasem; dishes 45-120B; 4-11pm Fri & Sat, 4-10pm Sun)
hosts lots
of outdoor food stalls at the weekend and is a pleasant, mellow spot with live music from
7pm. It's just before Khao Takiab on the left-hand side of the road. You can catch a green
sŏrng·tăa·ou
(20B, from 6am to 9pm) from Hua Hin's night market; a hired túk-túk (pro-
nounced
đúk đúk;
motorised three-wheeled taxi) will cost 150B one-way.
Activities
With nine courses scattered around its environs, Hua Hin continues to be an international
and domestic golfing destination.
Cycling is a scenic and affordable option for touring Hua Hin's outlying attractions, es-
pecially since hiring a taxi to cover the same ground is ridiculously expensive. Don't be
spooked by the busy thoroughfares; there are plenty of quiet byways where you can enjoy
the scenery.
Kiteboarders flock to Hua Hin for the strong winds that blow almost all year round.
Kiteboarding Asia
( 08 1591 4593;
www.kiteboardingasia.com
; South Hua Hin; beginner courses 11,000B)
This long-estab-
lished company operates three beachside shops that rent kite-boarding equipment and of-
fer lessons. The three-day introductory course teaches beginners the physical mechanics
of the sport, and the instructor recommends newbies come when the winds are blowing
from the southeast (January to March) and the sea is less choppy.
KITEBOARDING
Hua Hin Golf Centre
( 0 3253 0476;
www.huahingolf.com
;
Th Selakam; noon-9pm)
The friendly staff at this pro shop
can steer you to the most affordable, well-maintained courses where the monkeys won't
try to run off with your balls. The company also organises golf tours and rents sets of
clubs (500B to 700B per day).
GOLF
Black Mountain Golf Course
( 0 3261 8666;
www.bmghuahin.com
; green fees 2100-3600B)
The most popular course in Hua Hin,
and one that has hosted Asian PGA tournaments. About 10km west of Hua Hin, its 18
GOLF
