The diverse styles of Hua Hin Night Market

Hua Hin Central Night Market: A gathering place for strong fireworks​

Hua Hin Central Night Market is located in the north of Hua Hin Town, at the intersection of Th Dechanuchit Road and Th Petchakasem Road, about 400 meters north of Hua Hin Railway Station. It is the most lively place in Hua Hin. This is a must-visit place for tourists. Whenever night falls, the night market is very lively. As soon as you enter the night market, the first thing that catches your eye is the dazzling array of stalls, from special handicrafts, exquisite souvenirs, fashionable clothing, to Thai-style decorations. Here, you can pick small items with local characteristics as a souvenir of your trip. Walking along the street, you can smell the tempting aroma. The night market is mainly barbecue food, and various seafood stalls are particularly eye-catching. The store neatly arranges freshly caught fish, prawns, crabs, lobsters, squids and other seafood on ice outside the store. They are huge and very tempting. Visitors can choose seafood according to their preferences and discuss the cooking method with the store owner. Whether it is steamed, braised or Thai spicy, you can taste the most authentic Thai seafood dishes at an affordable price. In addition to seafood, there are many stalls selling traditional Thai snacks in the night market, such as mango sticky rice. The sweet and soft glutinous rice is paired with fresh and juicy mango, and then topped with fragrant coconut milk. The taste is rich and sweet but not greasy; Thai spring rolls, with crispy skin and rich fillings, dipped in special sauces, have a unique flavor. At the intersection of the night market, there is a nearly 100-year-old store that has been operating since 1932-KOTI HUAHIN RESTAURANT. It is highly recommended to go and taste it and feel the unique taste of the years. ​

Cicada Creative Weekend Market: The collision of art and food ​

Cicada Creative Weekend Market is known as "the most beautiful market in Thailand" and is full of artistic features. It is located at 83 159 ซอย หัวถนน 21 Nong Kae, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110. The market is open only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It gradually becomes lively at 4pm and lasts until 11pm (closes at 10pm on Sundays). It is an open-air night market that brings together local artists and freelance performers in Hua Hin. It is an open-air night market that integrates art, handicrafts, galleries, beer gardens and live music. When you enter the market, you will first be attracted by the exquisite handicrafts, from handmade jewelry and ceramics to creative paintings and wood carvings. Each one is full of the creator's hard work and ingenuity. If you are tired of shopping, you can rest in the dining area, where there are various special foods and drinks. Order a cup of authentic Thai milk tea with a snack, find a seat and enjoy the various activities held from time to time on the open-air theater stage. There are usually free open-air concerts on Sunday nights. Enjoy a pleasant night with wonderful music. It should be noted that to consume in the dining area of ​​Cicada Creative Weekend Market, you need to go to the service desk (the white house with coupon box) to buy dining coupons. Each set of tickets is 100 baht, including dining coupons of 20 baht, 10 baht, and 5 baht. Use the dining coupons to buy food, and the remaining dining coupons can be refunded at the service desk. ​

Tamarind Market: A feast of food and music ​

Tamarind Market is also located in Hua Hin, adjacent to Cicada Creative Weekend Market. It is open from 5pm to 11pm from Thursday to Sunday. It focuses on food and has a rich variety of local snacks. There are bands and singers on the central stage of the market every day. In the atmosphere of blues music, accompanied by the breeze, it is particularly pleasant to taste food. There are a large number of free seats in the middle of the market for tourists to dine. Here, you can taste a variety of Thai food, such as green curry chicken, Tom Yum Goong soup, pineapple fried rice, etc., and each dish exudes a strong Thai flavor. In addition, there are some special desserts and drinks to satisfy your taste buds. After the meal, there is a massage street across the road. After visiting the night market, you can go for a foot or shoulder massage to relax your tired body. It is very comfortable. However, please note that it is not advisable to have a full-body massage immediately after a meal to avoid physical discomfort. If you want to have a full-body massage, it is recommended to do it before the meal. ​

Chatsila Night Market: A fusion of cultural creativity and history ​

Chatsila Night Market is a newly developed cultural and creative night market in Hua Hin, located next to Hua Hin Night Market. It is full of unique creative products and young people's artistic creations. You can find many local handicrafts here. The upstairs of the two-story building next to the market will display Hua Hin's old items, photos, etc., so that tourists can have a deeper understanding of the city's past life. Here, you can feel the vitality of modern cultural creativity and appreciate the historical heritage of Hua Hin. While shopping, you can also increase your understanding of local culture.

Food Recommendation

In Hua Hin Night Market, food is definitely not to be missed. In addition to the seafood, mango sticky rice, Thai spring rolls, green curry chicken, Tom Yum soup, pineapple fried rice, etc. mentioned above, there are many other delicacies worth trying. For example, satay, the tender meat skewers are grilled over charcoal, and the aroma is overflowing. Paired with the special satay sauce, the taste is excellent; banana pancakes are also very popular, the sweet bananas are wrapped in crispy pancakes, and chocolate sauce, condensed milk, etc. can be added according to personal taste, and the taste is rich; Thai fried insects are also one of the local specialties, such as fried crickets, fried grasshoppers, etc. Although they look a bit special, they have a crispy texture and a unique flavor. Brave tourists may wish to try them.

Transportation Guide

From Bangkok to Hua Hin​

Charter or self-driving: This is the most convenient way. The whole journey takes about 2-3 hours. You can set off and stay freely according to your own schedule. It is suitable for family or multi-person travel.​

Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus: There are direct buses from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin, which are relatively economical, but you need to check the departure time in advance and go to the designated location to take the bus. ​

Southern Bus Station Toyota Car: Go to Bangkok Southern Bus Station to take a Toyota car to Hua Hin. There are many buses, but you may need to book tickets in advance. ​

Train: There are trains from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Hua Hin Railway Station itself is a classic tourist attraction with a century-old history. It is antique and full of Thai style. You can enjoy the scenery along the way by taking the train, but the train speed is relatively slow, and tickets may need to be booked in advance. ​

Hua Hin Local Transportation ​

Grab Taxi: You can place an order through a mobile phone application, and the price is relatively transparent. ​

Hotel Taxi: If you live in a hotel, you can ask the hotel front desk to help you call a taxi and leave your contact information so that you can contact the driver on the return trip.

Tuk-tuk: This is a common means of transportation in Thailand. You can feel the local street atmosphere by taking a tuk-tuk, but you must negotiate the price with the driver before taking it to avoid disputes. If you live in the city, you can walk to Hua Hin Night Market, because Hua Hin is not a big city. The night market is conveniently located on the street of Hua Hin Beach.

Shopping Tips

When shopping at Hua Hin Night Market, many items can be bargained, especially when buying clothing, souvenirs and other items at Hua Hin Central Night Market. Generally, you can bargain from half the price, and then adjust it appropriately according to the quality of the goods and your psychological price. When buying handicrafts at Cicada Creative Weekend Market, although the prices of some goods are relatively fixed, you can also try to communicate with the stall owners, and you may get some small discounts or gifts. In addition, when buying goods, pay attention to check the quality of the goods to ensure that there are no damage or defects.

Hua Hin Night Market, with its unique charm, brings tourists a colorful night experience. Whether it is the temptation of food, the fun of shopping, or the exploration of culture, you can get it here. I believe that when you set foot on the land of Hua Hin Night Market, you will be infected by the bustle and vitality here, leaving a wonderful travel memory.