Just minutes away from the heart of Hua HIn lies what has often been described as Thailand's own incarnation of Italy's overwater city Venice. Names The Venezia, this mammoth outdoor shopping hotspot exudes the charm of the European city as well as the romantic atmosphere one has come to expect from Venice. Housing a replica of the bell tower in San Marcos as well as its own Grand Canal, take a gondola ride across The Venizia which is home to a replica of the Trevi Fountain as well. More than 350 stores are found in the area which also houses art galleries, music gardens, horse drawn carriages and miniature trains.