The largest national park in Thailand simply can't be explored in one day-so if that's all you have, you might want to start at Pala-U waterfall. And while there's a lot of cool things you can take home and many chances for artsy retail therapy at Cicada, the focus doesn't fall heavily on shopping either because of the many opportunities to chill out and just enjoy the surroundings.īonus points for the market being near the beach, so you can catch the cool salty breeze in a hot evening out.Īddress: 83/159 Nong Kae-Khao Takiap Road, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan You won't find cheap plastic souvenirs here, but instead a lot of handmade items, original paintings and sculptures, contemporary art displays, and even artists working on glass blowing and live sketching. What makes Cicada different from other night markets is definitely its style. The market is divided into four sections that include decorative home items and fashion for sale, an art gallery, a massive outdoor food court, and an area dedicated to live music and shows featuring bands, dance groups, unique pantomime performances, and live DJs.

Location: Phetkasem Road (between Hua Hin Sois 38 and 40)Īn open-air weekend market that's all about arts and crafts, Cicada is popular with both Thai and foreign tourists and is particularly lively once the sun goes down. In the end, however, it's the little things you'll discover around unexpected corners-such as antique cars and old pinballs machines-that make Plearn Wan feel a little bit like a movie set where you are the star.

A must-not-miss stop is the old-fashioned ice-cream parlor, complete with checkered floor and thicker-than-life milkshakes.įor those in the shopping mood, Plearn Wan offers anything from tin toys to fashion souvenirs to old-fashioned candy. Shopping and food are at the center stage of a visit here, with traditional mango sticky rice, shaved ice with grass jelly, and 'tong muan sod' (a type of sweet pancake) available from retro carts lining up the two-story courtyard.

A popular place to visit in Hua Hin that doubles as a unique shopping stop, Plearn Wan is a massive space designed to look like the Thai-Chinese shophouses that populated Bangkok over half a century ago.Ī cute retro market that's all about photo opportunities, Plearn Wan feels a little like a living museum-complete with a Ferris wheel, an outdoor cinema, and a boutique guesthouse where all the rooms are decorated with period furniture pieces.

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