For most shopping is a quintessential part of the holiday experience. Visitors to Hua Hin are not likely to differ. Over the years Hua Hin has developed into an interesting shopping destination with its own well known characteristics such as its tailors who will turn out the clothing item of your choice in a trice, individual shops that sell specialized regional items, up market malls and day and night markets where anything from food to clothing to Thai handicrafts and even motorcycle accessories can be purchased.

If shopping comes to mind, then Hua Hin night market in the town centre is worth a visit to rummage through neon lit merchandise such as jewellery, beachwear, home wares and knockoffs. However the best buys here is the delicious Thai street food. 7 pm is the time when the market is ready for business. The nearby Chat Chai or day market is where locals pick up groceries, seafood, flowers and everyday household items.

A relatively new addition to the shopping scene is the Cicada Art Market with its arts inspired concept. It is divided into four art inspired areas; art of eating, art of act, art indoors and art a la mode. Art a la mode which is the largest area is dedicated to souvenirs, home accessories, clothes and handicrafts. Art indoors has two galleries that sell art and host art and photography exhibitions. Art of act’s amphitheatre style concert ground hosts all kinds of dance performances from the traditional to the modern and musical shows. The ‘art of eating’ corner offers a delectable selection of Thai and international food, snacks and sweets. The mix of entertainment, food and art displays makes for a fun filled evening. This market is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the action starts here at 4 pm.

Hua Hin Market Village is the city’s first modern shopping mall and entertainment complex. Amongst a plethora of fashion boutiques it houses a multiplex cinema and a food hall.

Plern Wan, Thailand’s first eco village is a 1950s themed shopping area constructed entirely in wood with environmentally sustainable practices. It houses Western style eateries and cafés, an open air cinema and a guest house. It is an effort to capture the elegance and charm of the old Hua Hin. Visitors can buy one off souvenirs, fashion accessories and environmentally sustainable products.

Some of the individual shops of interest in Hua Hin include the Hua Hin Antique Shop selling vintage gramophones, home furnishings, unicycles and children’s cycles. It invites hours of wandering around. The shop is located in a wooden shop house, a suitable setting for its merchandise.

Saphira, the city’s premier jewellery store sells handcrafted gold and silver jewellery. Quality is exceptional and visitors can even watch their pieces being turned out. Khomapastr, one of Thailand’s best known brands is devoted to Thai cotton products many with classical hand printed designs. The Silk Village at the northern end of Hua Hin sells silk fabric and the adjoining tailor shop turns out whatever garment you fancy. Sistem sells silver jewellery from the Karen hill tribes. Chang Thai has unique home ware on sale. In addition to these there are many other shops selling a variety of goods.

Other unique shopping options can be found in places such as the Huan Hin Cheese Factory that apparently produces all the cheese requirements of the area. The Hua Hin vineyards where visitors can sample and purchase a selection of red, white and sparkling wines, the Happy Gallery displays a range of acrylic, oil and water colour paintings on a wide range of subjects. They donate a percentage of their profits to support children in poverty.

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