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Amphoe Sichon
Hat Hin Ngam
Hat Hin Ngam has a unique characteristic in that it is littered
with round rocks of various striking colors, hence its name. There
are no services here.
Hat Kho Khao (Hat Piti)
Hat Kho Khao (Hat Piti) is a popular beach that connects
to Hin Ngam beach. There are accommodation and restaurant facilities
for tourists.
To get to these 3 beaches, take Highway No. 401 from Amphoe Mueang
for 70 kilometres to Amphoe Sichon. Turn right to Ban Pak Nam and
go for 3 kilometres to Sichon beach (Hua Hin Sichon). From there,
it is 1.5 kilometres to Hin Ngam and Kho Khao (Piti) beaches. Piti
beach is 2 kilometres from Hin Ngam beach.
Hat Sichon, or Hua Hin Sichon
Hat Sichon, or Hua Hin Sichon as known to locals, is a well-known
destination of the district. Rocks line the beach all the way to
a curved sandy stretch where people can swim. There is accommodation
and restaurants for tourists.
Khao Kha Archaeological Site
Khao Kha Archaeological Site in Tambon Sao Phao. To get
there, take Highway No. 401 from Si Phibun intersection to the 99-km
marker, and turn left onto Chinda Pracha Sawan Road for 7 kilometres.
Khao Kha was a sacred religious place of the Sawai Nikai Brahman
sect who worshiped Shiva as their highest god. Khao Kha was regarded
as being similar to the mythical Khao Phra Sumen, a centre of worship,
that was surrounded by smaller, secondary historical sites. Many
artifacts that were used in rites have been found here, including
phallic symbols, holy water pipes, ruins, and an ancient pond. The
site dates from the 8th-9th century. The Fine Arts Department completed
its renovation in 1997.
Si Khit Waterfall
Si Khit Waterfall is in Moo 2, Tambon Si Khit. It is 15
kilometres west of Sichon beach on Highway No. 4105. This small
waterfall originates in the mountains to the west and flows down
several levels amidst pristine natural surroundings.
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