Joanna James
Hua Hin in Thailand is where coastal bliss and local Thai culture abound. It is also the perfect place for shopping as this idyllic seaside town offers much to enjoy. Unleash the longing shopaholic in you and treat yourself to a slice of retail therapy with authentic experiences too.
This oceanfront market comes to life in Khao Takiab Beach, Friday through Sunday, and is a much-anticipated source of delightful nightlife for many locals excitedly looking forward to the weekend ahead. The art-themed open-air market is the one and only of its kind in Hua Hin and surely one of the handful in all of Thailand as well. Stroll through the 4 varied sections that make up the marketplace: Art a la Mode, which sells clothing, handmade accessories, and houseware; Cicada Art Factory, which sells local artwork; Cicada Cuisine, which offers an assortment of mouth-watering local delicacies and the Amphitheatre, which hosts live music, making for a place that offers more than just shopping.
The open-air vibe and the beachfront setting, complemented by modern minimalist architecture and walls of colourful graffiti, make Seenspace truly one of its kind and is, without a doubt, the hippest shopping venue in Hua Hin. The trendy seaside plaza is mostly high-end stores and fine dining restaurants, with the accompaniment of a chic pool bar and ambient live music that set the scene for a fun shopping outing.
The three-storied shopping centre in the heart of Hua Hin basks in the glory of being the city’s first mega shopping centre and entertainment complex. As one of Hua Hin’s biggest shopping malls, you’d expect more than just shopping, and you will certainly not be left disappointed. Visitors here will find a multiplex cinema, a multi-cuisine food court, a world-class spa and sprawling outdoor spaces in addition to high-end stores galore that call Market Village Hua Hin home.
As the sun goes down and the darkness descends upon charming Hua Hin, the eponymous night market is an unmissable experience to be enjoyed in the seaside city. This destination is home to more than just the one-night market, but nothing is even remotely comparable to the city’s first as well as the most popular one, the Hua Hin Night Market. Stroll the atmospheric alleyways and grab a bite to eat or pick up a souvenir or two to take back home.
Every floating market makes for a shopping experience far from convention but the Sam Phan Nam Floating Market in Hua Hin makes for an even more unique experience. Unlike most other floating markets which are basically a gathering of vendors selling merchandise on boats, the Sam Phan Nam Floating Market features real floating shops on piers connected by wooden walkways — undoubtedly shopping here is one of the best things to do in Hua Hin. Treat yourself to a day of delightful retail therapy and retreat to one of the finest hotels or resorts in town, including the likes of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort after a fulfilling day of retail therapy.
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