Cha-Am Forest Park

Located 20 km north of Hua Hin, Cha-Am is a tranquil beach retreat in Petchaburi province; a stretch of white sand much quieter than nearby Hua Hin. Cha-am is popular with couples looking for a romantic getaway, seniors who prefer peace and quiet, and families with young children looking for an area that is both safe and quiet. noisy by street vendors. It is also a popular Weekend Destination for Bangkokians who love the sea, even if the sand is not as fine as in nearby Hua Hin. Although relatively quiet, Cha-am still offers visitors a number of beach activities, such as jet skis and banana boat rides, and Seafood is readily available and not as expensive as any beach town any in Thailand.

There are places nearby that are recommended to visit such as Maruek Kathayawan Palace, Phra Ramrachaniwet Palace (Baan Puen Palace), Phra Nakorn Khiri Royal Palace (Khao Wang), Hat Puek Thien, Hat Chao Samran. Many activities are also very interesting such as water activities, horseback riding, going into the mangroves and cycling. In addition, Cha-Am is also famous for having national parks or green pregnancy parks all year round, providing a fresh atmosphere that is good for health. One of them is Cha-Am Forest Park.

This 665,600 square meter park is part of the Don Masang National Reserve Forest and sits on a lowland area covered with casuarina trees, cacti and a variety of tropical plants. Across the park, a large, free-form lake is home to several species of waterfowl. If you're lucky, you might spot a few peacocks, monkeys and civets.

Due to the peaceful landscape, many families and couples come here to relax and have a picnic. A paved trail, which runs through the park, is ideal for jogging and cycling. There is also an area to set up an overnight camp around the lake, as well as a restaurant and chalet run by the park. So this is not a real camping in the forest but a relaxing overnight excursion in beautiful natural surroundings.