10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Hua Hin

Wat Huay Mongkol is a historic temple dominated by one of the largest statues in the entire world, as well as incredible architecture and stunning works of art. The statue itself is of the famed Buddhist monk Luang Por Thuad, who it is said could perform miracles. He stands over 12 metres tall and 10 metres wide. The temple and statue are surrounded by and filled with amulets of protection, and the giant fallen teak tree onsite is said to have magical powers. Even today, locals and visitors light incense and ask for their wishes to be fulfilled.

You can even buy magical amulets as souvenirs to take home. The temple is about 20 minutes west of town.

Couples' spa treatments can be a wonderful way to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries after a day's adventures or to work up your passion while getting pampered like royalty. Local spas here have treatment rooms dedicated to peace, sanctuary, comfort and the enhancement of both inner and outer beauty. From hot springs to hot stone massages, saunas to vast and peaceful green spaces, you'll find the ultimate relaxation, and a couples' massage is one of the best ways to connect on an intimate level.

These spas can be found as independent operations or in resorts and hotels. 2 of the most popular in town include the Barai and Chillax Health Massage.

Phraya Nakhon Cave is a magnificent and mysterious landmark where you can find a vast natural green space with trees and plants hidden inside a cave. This spot is truly a mystical and magical place, like something out of a fairytale, but it's also a hidden gem of the local scenery. The cave is a 45-minute drive south of Hua Hin, followed by either a boat hire or a 30-minute hike over a hill to reach Laem Sala Beach.

Whichever route you take, when you find the spot, you'll discover a golden and red pavilion inside a domed cave filled with sand. A hole in the top allows the sun to filter in, helping the trees and plants grow.

The Monsoon Valley Vineyard, formerly the Hua Hin Hills Vineyard, offers an actual vineyard in the heart of Thailand that you can tour and where you can try award-winning wines. The vineyard takes advantage of its unique location and weather patterns to produce quality grapes and wine and offers picturesque surroundings with a mountain backdrop, ocean breezes and vast green fields filled with grapevines. It's built on a former elephant corral about 150 metres above sea level.

Just a few varieties of wine made here include Coombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Cabernet, Muscat and Merlot. The vineyard and wine bar can be reached by car or bus, a 40-minute drive west of the city.

Wat Khao Takiap is a temple located halfway up Chopstick Mountain (also called Monkey Mountain) and offers panoramic ocean views as well as tons of wild monkeys. The macaque monkeys that live here are just about everywhere, and they have no fear of people. They're quite cheeky and will try to steal food and small items if they think they can get at them. Another attraction of the temple is the 20-metre-high statue of a golden Buddha overlooking the sea. This statue is the first thing you'll encounter as you ascend the 80 stairs to get to the temple.

The temple also features food stands and a souvenir gift shop. It's 13 minutes north of the city centre.

A Thai cooking course offers you the chance to make your favourite Thai foods at home, learning the tricks of the Thai cooking masters in a laid-back, fun atmosphere. You'll learn how to cook Thai classics using truly authentic techniques and ingredients. These day-long classes and celebrations begin with a trip to the local traditional market to pick up farm-fresh ingredients. The kitchen is located in a traditional teak home so you are quite literally learning Thai home cooking. The instructors are friendly, helpful and eager to show you how to make their local traditional dishes.

This is a trip that's educational, fun and delicious. You can find several cooking classes offered throughout Hua Hin.

The Cicada Market is a traditional, vibrant open-air market and night market offering arts, crafts and cultural items ranging from trinkets to clothing and beyond. The goods you'll find here include everything from handmade clothing to wall art, knick-knacks, home decor, paintings, sculptures, jewellery and just about any sort of arts and crafts you can think of. The market has both indoor and outdoor areas to explore and is as popular with locals as it is with visitors.

You'll also find onsite dining, regular events and live entertainment such as local musicians and cultural festivals. It's about a 5-minute drive south of Hua Hin.

Perched on the 17th floor of the Hilton Hua Hin, the White Lotus Restaurant serves up authentic Cantonese and Szechuan dishes in a stunning location with panoramic ocean views. The design and décor are authentic modern Chinese with an ocean theme. The lunch buffet consists of a wide range of Dim Sum dishes and Chinese Tea. Evening food consists of an a la carte dining experience. You can choose from both indoor and outdoor dining.

Just a few of the traditional dishes available include steamed prawn dumplings, steamed barbecue pork buns, deep-fried wontons, fried rice, braised prawn wonton soup and steamed crab sew-mai. It's all in the heart of the city centre.

The East Rooftop Bar & Lounge on the 5th floor of the G Hua Hin Resort and Mall offers up quality speciality cocktails made by expert, detail-oriented mixologists. The focus here is on the quality of every cocktail served, and while it takes a bit longer to get your drinks, they advertise that 2 of their drinks are like 3 drinks elsewhere, so far as the quality goes. They also serve light fare for eats, like finger foods and creative snacks that make for easy munching between drinks and socialising.

The decor is trendy and ultramodern with metal bar stools, neon lights, HDTV monitors and an illuminated bar. It's right in the heart of the city centre.

Hua Hin Railway Station was built in 1911 and is a short walk from the city centre, offering unique photo opportunities that seem to seamlessly blend East and West. This colourful building in shades of cream, yellow and red has a distinctly Thai architectural style that still somehow looks like it would be right at home on a Victorian-era postcard. The station stands as a romantic reminder of days gone by when Hua Hin was just starting to become a royal seaside getaway town for nobility.

In the early days, a train was the only way to get here, and this building would be the first thing travellers saw. Today, it's a charming, photogenic spot in the heart of town.