Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THAM PHRAYA NAKHON
The park's most popular attraction and the primary reason for visiting Laem Sala is
to pay homage to this revered cave. A royal săh·lah built for Rama V in 1890 sits
bathing in streams of light. The 450m trail, which starts from Hat Laem Sala, is
steep, rocky and at times slick so don ' t wear your ballet flats. Once there you'll find
two large caverns with sinkholes - the meeting hall is the second of the two.
Cave
THUNG SAM ROI YOT
The country's largest freshwater marsh is recognized as a natural treasure and
provides an important habitat for songbirds and water birds, amphibians and other
wetland species. It sits in the western corner of the park accessible from Hwy 4 (Th
Phetkasem) at the Km275.6 marker; hold on to your entrance fee ticket to avoid
having to pay again.
Bird-Watching
Getting There & Away
The park is about 40km south of Hua Hin, and best visited by car. There are two
main entrances into the park. The turn-off for the northern entrance is at Km256
marker on Hwy 4 (Th Phetkasem). The southern entrance is off the Km286.5 mark-
er.
Travel agencies in Hua Hin run daytrips to the park.
Hua Hin Bike Tours
( 08
1173 4469;
www.huahinbiketours.com
; tours 1500-2500B) offer cycling and hiking
tours.
Chumphon
POP 55,835
Chumphon is a transit town funnelling travellers to and from Ko Tao or westward to
Ranong or Phuket.
Sleeping
MORAKOT HOTEL $$
( 0 7750 2999; 102-112 Th Tawee Sinka; r 800- 950B; )
The multistorey lime-
green building has recently received a fresh upgrade, making it a solid midrange
choice for provincial VIPs.
Hotel
