The district of Pranburi is located in the northern part of central Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The district supplies water to all the neighbouring regions through the river that flows through it. The name Pranburi comes from joining the river’s name ‘Pran’ and the word Buri, which means town. The unspoiled beaches and crystal clear Ocean are the main attractions but there are plenty more things to do in Pranburi besides beach activities. Once a quiet coastal village, today it boasts several luxury resorts and is fast making a name for itself as popular island destination.
Pranburi Forest Park is one of the area’s well known eco-attractions. The Forest’s mangroves are protected under the Queen’s patronage. You can discover their beauty up close by choosing from one of two trails that are made up of wooden bridges weaving through the lush foliage. Pick the path along the beach to enjoy views of the coastline on one side and majestic pines on the other. The inland route treats you to bouquet of tropical flora and fauna. You can even take a scenic boat ride along the river and sail through the breath taking forest scenery and a fishing village located on the Pranburi estuary. A long day of hiking and exploring will have you yearning to put your feet up and relax; the Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas, with its stunning beachfront views, offers the perfect solution.
Set aside a day to spend admiring the Park’s natural beauty. The mangroves are spread over three square kilometres within the Klongkao Klongkob National Reserve Forest. The reserve can be found on Phetkasem Road, twenty kilometres south of Hua Hin. To get to the location you will need to drive by car or look into the option of hiring a ‘song-taew’, a Thai passenger truck.
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