Sightseeing and Activities near NishaVille

Anytime you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, or some quality time with family and friends, think of NishaVille. Located on a quiet and pristine beach near Huay Yang Village, our two and three bedroom beach house villas are the perfect place to unwind and reconnect. When you are rejuvenated, and ready to participate in some leisure activities, there are many interesting destinations nearby. Get to know the local aquatic life, discover tasty local dishes and great bargains at the Night Bazaar, enjoy the history and beauty of a temple high on a hill overlooking the ocean….there is a lot to see and do near NishaVille!

Welcome to this small fishing village with its approximately 3000 happy smiling inhabitants. Here you will experience the rural, relaxed and charming life of Thailand. The lifestyle is simple coastal countryside living, and the environment is not overdeveloped or exploited as in other some other popular tourist destinations. At the same time, Huay Yang is perfectly situated for you to reach many tourist locations whenever you so choose. It is also surrounded by stunning forests, white sandy beaches, majestic mountains, and fun and educational sightseeing destinations. Huay Yang belongs to an agricultural region, focusing on fishing, coconut and pineapple farms. So you can be sure that you’ll get some of the best of what Thailand has to offer during your stay with us.

In Huay Yang you will also find most of the services that you might need. There are a variety of shops, restaurants, internet cafés, and food stalls. There is also a post office, a pharmacy, laundry services and more. Everyday there are markets where you can find nearly anything, but what most guests like best is the fresh foods like exotic fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats.

The railway station and the bus station in the village have good connections to northern and southern places in Thailand. They will take you to nearby villages and cities for example Prachuap Khiri Khan, Cha Am and Hua Hin but also to a bit more far away destinations such as Bangkok, Koh Samui and Phuket.

Koh Jaan Island actually consists of two islands, Koh Jaan (the larger one) and Koh Tai See (the smaller one). Between the islands there’s a lagoon with a white sandy beach (100 meters long) that is a good place for snorkeling, diving and swimming. The islands are situated approximately 6 kilometers offshore and take about 20 minutes to reach by boat from Huay Yang village. In general, the best time for snorkeling and diving in Thailand is during November-April (dry season) when the water is clearer. During the rainy season (May-October) you can expect similar temperatures as during dry season but rough sea conditions can occur.

Koh Jaan Island is located in Hat Wanakorn National Park in Tab Sakae district of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The National Park is situated right beside NishaVille and was opened under royal direc¬tive on 30 December 1992. It became the 76th national park and the 18th marine national park of Thailand. The coastal park stretches from the mountains of Tennessarim to the gulf of Thai¬land. The terrestrial section (about 60% of total area, 22.6 km2) is dominated by beach forest and plantations, comprising mainly of Bamboo, Eucalyptus, Mikey Tree, Yang Na and Oramosia. There are some trees which were replanted like the Myrtle and Lagerstroemia. There are 61 types of wild animals that inhabit the park. There are 48 types of birds and the remaining species include Jungle Fowl, Squirrel, Tree Shrew, Lepus Pequensis, Skink, Canis Aureus, Snake, Porcupine and more. Higher up in the mountains, wild Elephants live in the prosperous forests. The park is a good place for nature walks, the trails are easy to follow and it’s very difficult to get lost. The trails vary from 2-6 kilometers long. Several picturesque viewpoints give you panoramic views across the bay and out to the island.

The Marine Park covers an area of 38 square kilometers and has the record of being one of the smallest marine parks in Thailand. The marine section (about 40% of total area) is composed of a sandy beach and the deeper water surrounding the two islands. Here you can find organisms such as Shrimp, Fish, Coral, Turtle and also some types of Dolphins. The maximum depth recorded is about 16 meters but the average depth is less than 5 meters. These waters have a sandy soft bottom and shallow water communities with small patches of coral. The National Park offers boat trips to the island at a cost.

The park headquarters are situated at the entrance of the National Park where you can find a restaurant, bathroom and exhibition centre. Accommodation facilities housing 4-12 persons per cottage are available and located directly on the beach.

Hat Wanakorn is a popular destination where you can enjoy camping, snorkeling, swimming, hiking, bird watching and/or just relaxing with a picnic under the trees.

Snorkel tours are available for 2-40 guests and include Meal and Transportation Contact our guest service agents for more information and to book your tour.

Contact information
Hat Wanakorn National Park Huay Yang Sub-District,
Tab Sakae district, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77130, Tel. 0-3260-2654
Entrance fee: 500 Baht for adults, 380 Baht for children (5-14 years)

Waghor Aquarium is part of The King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science and Technology (the Science Park) which opened in May 3rd 1990 in memory of King Rama IV (King of Thailand during 1851-1868). King Rama IV is known as the founder of Thai science and the park was originally the place of the King’s summer palace.

The aquarium is an amazing opportunity to experience the marine life of Thailand. Watch colorful fishes, small sharks, sea horses, stingrays more swim in front of and around you. Two times a day, around 11 AM and 2 PM, there is a diver going into the big tank or the fish tunnel to feed the fishes. The aquarium exhibition covers about 3,600 square meters.

The Science Park aims to educate people on scientific marine nature and the environment. a Space Museum and a statue of King Rama IV is also located within the complex. The aquarium and science museum are interactive, down to earth fun for kids of all ages. The planetarium room with its turning planets, comets that blaze across the sky and light up reproductions are sure to delight your children. The spiral plan of the science history building is a fun journey to take with while learning about some of the history of science and its heroes.

Information Waghor Aquarium Address:
Highway No. 4, about 12 kilometers from Prachuap Khiri Khan Opening hours: 9 AM – 4 PM
Feeding show in Big Tank and Fish Tunnel by divers: everyday at 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m..
Entrance fee: 20 Baht for adults, 10 Baht for children

The 161 square kilometers Huay Yang Waterfall National Park covers the area of Bang Saphan, Tab Sakae and Mueang districts of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It became the 70th national park of Thailand on December 8 in 1991. The park is steeply mountainous on Tao Si Mountain range which also borders Thailand and Myanmar with the highest peak of 1,251 meters. Important trees are Hopea odorata, Lagerstroemia tomentosa, Terminalia corticosa, Dipterocarpus species, Toena ciliata and bamboo. Wildlife is abundant including Serow, Langur, Gibbon, Squirrel, Wild Pig, Deer, Porcupine and many species of birds.

The Huay Yang waterfall is located close to the headquarters and has 10 different levels and tourists are allowed to reach the first 7. You can get to level 1-5 by yourselves but to reach level 6-7 it requires the company of an authorized guide. This can be provided by the National Park for a fee.

It is overall an easy path to follow and does not require any certain level of physical fitness or skill. After walking approximately 10 minutes in the pine scented beauty of a lush evergreen forest, the first of the five levels of the waterfall appears. Continuously, while walking through the different levels, there are opportunities to take magnificent pictures. You may also want to go for a swim in some of the many ponds of the waterfall.

The National Park also offers Kha On Waterfall about 60 kilometers south from the headquarters and the 5 levels Huai Hin Dat Waterfall 50 kilometers south of the headquarters.

The beauty of the waterfall is dependent on the time of year and amount of water. So be sure to check with one of the Nishaville staff before embarking on your waterfall adventure.

Namtok Huay Yang National Park (Huay Yang Waterfall National Park)
Address: Huay Yang Sub-District, Tab Sakae District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77130
Tel. 0-1215-0737 Entrance fee: 20 Baht, Thai-100 Baht non-Thai

If you enjoy a great social event with lots of people watching, snacking, shopping for handmade items, jewelry, music, clothes and other novelties; and like to do that in a charming and lively atmosphere by the ocean, then the Prachuap Khiri Khan Walking Street and Night Bazaar is for you. Stroll along this walking street next to the beach and down to the end of the pier to check out the fishing boats and squid fishing boats with their glowing green lights getting ready for their nights work, play with your children in the park, snack on made to order local favorites. If you’re a morning person, stop by early and purchase a freshly caught favorite to have our Chef prepare for your dinner.

LOCAL DINING
After you’ve whet your appetite by snacking on fun food at the market, watching the fishing boats, and taking in some of the ocean breeze, follow frontage road just a few minutes further to some of the fun local outdoor eateries. Chock full of atmosphere, with views of the ocean and the fishing boats, the sound of the ocean lapping at the shore, and fun Thai décor; these family style restaurants serve the freshest seafood imaginable. One of our favorites is Ta-Mong-Lai at the very end of the frontage road. Sit in one of the bamboo thatched roofed booths, or under the stars at a table. Bring some crisp white wine or order a well chilled beer to enjoy with your raw oysters served with fried shallots, garlic, fresh lime juice and fresh chili sauce. Or feast on Thai style raw shrimp with bitter melon and assorted sauces. Try the perfectly steamed whole fish with Thai herbs, or the small crispy fried fish. Order the sautéed squid here and you might get lucky enough to find yourself enjoying the delicacy of tender squid eggs as well!

The Night Bazaar is open from 4-10pm Saturday and Sunday and is located at Prachuap Khiri Khan, muang Prachuap Khilikhan The restaurants are along frontage road and are open every day

Mirror (Hole) Mountain (Khao Chong Kra-Jok), in the middle of Prachuap Khiri Khan City, is named after the hole through the side of the mountain in which you can see the sky. Be prepared to be awed by the beautiful view of Ao Prachuap Bay and be sure to access the tunnel where the sunlight penetrates and it feels like the sky has come down to earth. It is also known as the monkey mountain due to the large number of monkeys that live here. Mostly, the monkeys hang around in the fountain with the large monkey statue at the foot of the mountain (Ling Krajon Waterfall). Enjoy watching them spend their day playing and swimming in the water and fruit are available to buy if you want to feed the monkeys. While walking up the 396 steps up on the mountain in order to reach the temple “Wat Thammikaram” you will also see many monkeys on your way. This monastery has a Buddha foot print, Buddha relics and was built by King Rama VI (1881-1925). After reaching the top of the mountain an incredible view awaits you as you walk around the temple. Watch over the city, forests, Prachuap Bay, islands and horizon with a 360 degrees panoramic view. In Prachuap Khiri Khan City you can also see the Khmer inspired “City Pillar of Prachuap Khiri Khan” where many Thais come to pay respect.

If the Walking Street and Night Bazaar has had you thinking about the adventure of fishing or squid fishing, you’re in luck! There are two ways to fulfill this call to the ocean. We can book a trip for you with one of the smaller fishing boats similar to the boats that you saw at the pier, or you can take a cruise fishing trip with a larger group on a larger boat.

The more real and rustic experience is a 2-3 hour trip on one of the smaller fishing boats. The pier is 15 minutes from NishaVille, the boat can accommodate up to 10 guests, and you can book a day fishing trip or night squid fishing adventure. The cost is 3500-4000 Baht for the trip and we can provide a meal or snacks and drinks, and a cooler to carry your meal and to be used later to bring your catch back to NishaVille for our Chef to prepare for your dinner.

The full day tour option is with Siam Pearl. You will be picked up at NishaVille at 8:15am; you will then depart from the Marina to go to ‘Dolphin Bay’ at Sam Roi Yod National Park for Pink Dolphin spotting. Then you will cruise to “Monkey Island’ to feed the monkeys. At 11am you will be swimming and fishing before a buffet lunch. After lunch you will do some Deep Sea Fishing flowed by a scenic coastline cruise. Return to Nishaville is scheduled for 4:45 so you’ll have lots of time to freshen up for dinner.

Tour Pricing: 1,950 Baht per adult, 10 person minimum 1,200 Baht per child, 14 or under Children under 6 are free of charge
Tour includes transportation, buffet lunch, fresh fruit, tea and coffee, water and fishing and snorkeling gear. There is a fully stocked bar on the boat. The program may change due to weather conditions.

AKhao Sam Roi Yot National Park can be translated into “The Mountain with Three Hundred Peaks” due to the series of magnificent limestone mountain ranges that rise from the Gulf of Thailand. The maximum height is 605 meters. With an area of 98 square meters the National Park was declared as the first coastal park in Thailand on June 28th, 1966. It offers the visitors a wide range of attractions including the sea with fine sandy beaches, spectacular caves, mountain viewpoints, islands, forest trails for hiking, boat excursions, freshwater ponds, marsh lands and mangrove forests.

Wildlife is rich, diverse and inhabits species such as Dusky Langur, Crab-eating Macaque, Common Slow Lorries, Common Muntjac, Sunda Pangolin, Fishing Cat, Common Palm Civet, Malayan Porcupine, Barking Deers, Javan Mongoose, Siamese Hare, Grey-bellied Squirrel and Dolphins. Bird watching is popular and the National Park has recorded approximately 300 species. Migratory visiting birds account for half of all the listed species due to the fact that the park is located on the East Asian/Australian Flyway. The park is reportedly one of the best locations in Thailand to observe shorebirds. Between September and November hundreds of migratory shorebirds from Siberia, China, and Northern Europe arrive at the mudflats to feed and rest, before continuing their southern journey. Some will spend the winter months (November to March) here. These birds will begin the long return journey to their northern breeding grounds between March and May. Persons interested in birds can pick-up a "Check List and Guide to Bird Finding" available for a small fee, from the Visitors' Center at the headquarters.

Mount Khao Daeng viewpoint is situated between the headquarters and the village of Khao Daeng. Walk 400 meters on asphalt from the headquarters and then a steep trail of 320 meters to get to the top of the mountain at an elevation of 157 meters. It’s in total about 30 minutes walk but the breathtaking view upon reaching the viewpoint is all worth the effort. Morning at sunrise is said to be the best time to get a clear view.

Laem Sala Beach is a beautiful cape surrounded by limestone hills and accessible from either by land or water. A 30 minutes ride with boat can be hired from Bang Pu village. You can also reach the beach by taking a steep, but well constructed trail, starting near the seashore about 200 m. from the village's temple. The 20 minute walk provides splendid view of the sea with its islands. On the beach you will find a restaurant, bungalows, a camping area, a small visitor centre, picnic shelters and washrooms.

A popular destination is Phraya Nakhon Cave which is reachable from Laem Sala Beach by a 30 minutes climb on a steep rocky trail of 430 meters. The cave was named from Phraya Nakhon, a former ruler who discovered it over 200 years ago after being forced ashore by a violent storm. The most popular attraction in the cave is the Thai style pavilion constructed for the visit of King Rama V on June 20, 1890. This pavilion is now used as the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The cave is actually two large sinkholes where the roofs have collapsed, creating a big hole in the ceiling. Sunlight and rain can therefore reach the floor allowing the growth of different kind of plants. The pavilion has since 1890 been visited by King Rama VII and King Rama IX (the present king of Thailand).

Kaeo Cave is a cave filled with beautiful translucent stalactites, stalagmites and glittering formations as a result of calcite crystal deposits from the mineral laden water droplets. Walking in this cave is rather hard. Guide leaders and flashlights are required and there’s a 2 hour tour available.

Sai Cave is situated near the fishing village of Khung Tanot. Tourists are able to park their cars at the base of the beachfront hill and walk up 280 meters, taking approximately 30 minutes. The cave offers striking stalactites and stalagmites and flashlights can be rented for exploring the rather dark Sai Cave.

A popular activity for visitors is to rent a boat in Khao Daeng village for a 1-2 hours cruise along the Khao Daeng Canal. This is a pleasant way of exploring the environment and a great opportunity to spot birds.

The Aquatic Flora Education Center and The Lotus Swamp (approximately 500 rai) in the freshwater marshland of the National Park. There are nature trails around the in the form of long wooden logs that go around the Lotus Swamp and stretch out towards the center. Here you can view flocks of water birds and fish as well as the Nelumbo Nucifera Lotus. You may also choose to take a non motorized ‘punt’ which are environmentally friendly and reduce noise pollution as well. April is the best time to visit as that’s when the Lotus are in full view.

Information Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
Khao Daeng Sub-District, Kuiburi district, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77150.
Tel. 0-3261-9078 Hua Hin adventure tours does a day trip to the park, check with our guest service agents for times and pricing
Entrance fee: 20 Baht for adults, 10 Baht for children, Boat Trip 300 baht per person

This picturesque and beautifully curved bay is located a couple of kilometers south of Prachuap Khiri Khan City and can easily be reached by taxi or minibus. Ao Manao means “Lime bay” and is under the care of the Royal Thai Air force which also has a military base camp within the surroundings. This bay was once a battlefield between the Thai and Japanese armies during the Second World War in 1941. The sandy white beach here is excellent and the water is clear, calm and warm making it is easy for swimming, also for small kids. The serene beach offers sun umbrellas (some of them in military camouflage paints) as well as deck chairs and tires to go into the water. Part of the beach has souvenir stalls but the greater part is tranquil and largely untouched by commercialism. Food and drinks are served on the beach. There are motorized and non-motorized water sports available and the beach is nice and cleaned.

Ao Manao Bay is a historic site from WWII, so the beach is cleaned by cadets who help to preserve its natural beauty.

Darn Singkhon is the checkpoint to Myanmar, although foreigners are not allowed to cross at this border. It is situated on the narrowest part of Thailand with only 12 km from the Thai seashore to the Myanmar border. People from Myanmar are allowed to travel into Thailand during the day to a market located just over the border. Here you can find cheap craftworks, furniture made of teak, jewelry, porcelain, some which has been imported from China through Myanmar, lots of flowers and plants, food, clothes and other things. Since the market consists of mostly Myanmar people the common Thai phrases may not be so much in use, so pointing and calculators are the best way to get around here. Darn Singkhon was earlier of strategic importance and was used for military movement.

Meander down gently winding roads, past coconut and palm farms that border the ocean as you head to Baan Krud Beach and Wat Thang Sai. This small village gives offers 12 kilometers of white powdery beach with peaceful sparkling water and swaying coconut trees. The beach is untouched from construction and stands proud in its natural state. Facilities such as restaurants and local resorts are a one minute walk away from the beach. Here you can enjoy boat cruises, snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing. Motorbike and bicycles are for rent for your local transportation. In the background, a beautiful green mountain with a glittering gold and silver temple on top, Wat Thang Sai. The name means “temple on the left side” and in front you can see the huge golden image of Buddha overlooking Ban Krud Beach. A trip to the temple from the village takes about 10 minutes by car and is worth a visit.

When you arrive you will walk to gently climbing hill up to the Wat where you will find a Plumeria grove with full of the fragrant white flowers. Above and behind the Plumeria trees you’ll see the gold spires of the Wat highlighted against a blue sky. This amazing Wat took 10 years to build and houses some beautiful painted glass windows that are rarely seen in a Thai Wat. Pay your respects and then access the outside through the top floor of the Wat for a truly awe inspiring view! There are spectacular-take your breath away views of both the Tang Sai Bay and the Baan Krood Bay, complete with waves crashing on the beach which borders huge expanses of green coconut trees with the mountains silhouetted at the horizon. Be prepared for a moving experience here at Wat Thang Sai.