Hin Kong shares a bay with Wok Tum. They are named separately because sometimes a small river cuts the long beach in two. Hin Kong is a very quiet and secluded area. Like other beaches in the south west, swimming is only possible during the high tidal months from November to April. There are mangroves along the beach and a wealth of shells and dead coral. Don't remove them from the beach as they form a valuable part of the local environment.

Hin Kong has a few good bars and restaurants in the area. It is also only a short journey to the village of Sri Thanu. The best local bar is Jam Bar on the Hin Kong Road. It is a friendly bar that has a drum kit, amps and other musical equipment and that hosts Open Mic nights every Saturday. Anyone with a modicum of musical ability can play or jam with the regulars.

For those interested in yoga, there is the Ananda Yoga Resort on the beach near Hin Kong Resort. The resort is part of the worldwide Agama Yoga Group. Those not staying at the resort can still join the daily yoga classes. The resort also has a herbal sauna. The telephone number for Ananda Yoga Resort is (077) 377 788. Hin Kong also has its own Buddhist temple - Wat Samai Kongka.

Hin Kong is easy to reach. It is just a short bike ride from Thongsala. Much of the accommodation in Hin Kong is for long termers but there are a few bungalow operations scattered along the beach. Click on the links below to find the best prices for accommodation in Hin Kong. All prices are inclusive of tax.

(Updated January 2012)

The Smile Hin Kong Resort 500 thb - 1,400 thb (low /high season)

Hin Kong Resort 750 thb - 2,500 thb (low season); 950 thb - 3,000 thb (high season)