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General Information of Cha Am
The premier beach resort of Phetchaburi, Hat Cha-am is just as beautiful as the neighboring Hua Hin Beach. Located approximately 163 kilometers south of Bangkok, 40 kilometers south of Phetchaburi and 20 kilometers north of Hua Hin, the beach is famous for being long and clean. In addition, it serves excellent fresh seafood. Originally a fishing village, Cha-am received much attention after the royal palace, Maruekhathaiyawan, was built near Hua Hin in the reign of King Rama VI. At that time, the Royal Family and the elite occupied the land in Hua Hin and its vicinity as a holiday seaside resort. When people started looking around for twin seaside resort town for Hua Hin, Cha-am’s beauty was discovered and quickly developed.
Today, Cha-am is a popular lively resort town offering a large variety of accommodations and challenging activities. Boredom is rare in Cha-am as there are a variety of water sports that can be enjoyed, while a possible alternative to water sports is bicycle riding along a 6-kilometer sandy white beach. During the weekdays the beach is virtually deserted and there are beach umbrellas and sling chairs are available for hire.
How To Go to Cha Am
By Car from Bangkok:
Drive along Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Provinces and then take Highway No. 4 to Phetchaburi Province. The total distance is 123 kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible to travel via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces.
By Bus from Bangkok:
There are buses leaving regularly from the Southern Bus Terminal in Thonburi for 50 baht (ordinary) on the new road, 46 baht on the old road (via Ratchaburi and Nakhon Pathom), 60 baht for 2nd Class air-conditionedditioned and 75 baht for 1st Class air-conditioned. The bus takes about 2 1/2 hours to reach the destination. Contact 0 2435 1199-200 or Phetchaburi Tour, Tel: 0 2435 7408 for more details.
By Bus to Cha-am and Hua Hin:
There are several buses depart from Phetchaburi's city, fares ranging from 18 baht (25 air-conditioned) to 22 bahts (31 air-conditioned). It takes 60 and 90 minutes to reach the destinations respectively.
By Train from Bangkok:
Trains leave Bangkok's Hualamphong Station at 12.20 p.m. (rapid train), 2.15 and 2.35 p.m. (special express), 3.50, 5.35 and 6.20 p.m. (rapid trains), 7.15 p.m. (express), 10.30 and 10.50 p.m. (express diesel railcar). All these trains offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd class seating except for the 2.35 p.m. special express (1st and 2nd class only) and the 10.30 and 10.50 p.m. express diesel railcar (2nd class only) and take about three hours to reach Phetchaburi. Fares are 34 baht, 78 baht and 153 baht, not including rapid or express surcharges. Call 1690 or visit www.railway.co.th for more details.
There is no ordinary train service between Hualamphong and Phetchaburi, but there are three ordinary 3rd class trains daily from Thonburi (Bangkok Noi) Station at 7.45 a.m. and 1.30 and 2.00 p.m. (34 baht, no surcharges).
Getting Around Phetchaburi and Cha-am
Samlors and taxis (motorcycles) can go anywhere in the center of town for 20 baht. It is possible to charter one for the whole day for 150 baht. Shared songthaews cost 6 baht around town including to and from the railway station.
Where to Stay in Cha Am
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Dusit Resort & Polo Club
Petchkasem Rd
Start: 4,100 THB
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Springfield Village Golf & Spa
Petchkasem Rd
Start: 5,900 THB
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Imperial Lake View & Golf Club
Hubkrapong-Pranburi Rd
Start: 5,300 THB
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Long Beach Cha-Am Hotel
Cha Am Beach
Start: 1,300 THB
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Golden Beach Cha-Am Hotel
Cha Am Beach
Start: 1,300 THB
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Baan Talay Samran
Cha Am Beach
Start: 2,800 THB
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Kaenchan Beach Hotel
Ruamchit Rd
Start: 850 THB
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Thai Bamboo Guesthouse Resort
Khaoyai Cha-Am
Start: 1,400 THB
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Activities in Cha Am
BRC Adventure Park at Khao Yoi, Phetchaburi offers sport adventure. It allows visitors to imagin that they are action heroes or Tarzan of the jungle. Sliding, crossing a Tyrolean traverse, via ferrata and abseiling 100 metres are very fun and excite. BRC staffs can take care of you with good technical knowledge if you would like to join sport adventure. The 6 hour activity costs 1,800 baht per person.
Rafting along Phetchaburi River is another popular exciting activity. The trip from Phetchaburi to the starting point takes 3 hours by 4-wheel drive truck and the raft trip take 5 hours passing a verdant forest and a Karen hilltribe village.
