Hua Hin is located less than 200 km and under 2 hours by car south of Bangkok and is one of Thailand's most popular weekend getaway destinations for Bangkok residents and international tourists alike.

Hua Hin is located in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan and is home to the summer palace of the Thai king. Besides its beautiful beaches, Hua Hin offers a variety of activities and attractions such as the Vana Nava water park and adventure playground, the Cicada market, and the historic village of Plearn Wan – there's something for children of all ages.

Vana Nava Hua Hin is a huge water park and adventure park with attractions for children of all ages. The Water Jungle Zone offers a variety of water slides, from Kiddie Cove for the youngest visitors to The Abyyss, the largest slide in Thailand, and the Aqualoop, the country's only vertical looping slide.

In fact, there are a total of 19 attractions to discover in a lush tropical jungle landscape, with over 200 tree and plant species, as well as the spectacular 31-meter-high Vana Nava Falls, the highest artificial waterfall in Asia.

The park offers year-round live entertainment, a wide variety of restaurants, and LED lighting in all pools for thrills day and night. The water park is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the adventure area from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. vananavahuahin.com

The Cicada Market is a hybrid market for contemporary Thai culture, uniting four areas: Art A La Mode, Cicada Art Factory, Amphitheater, and Cicada Cuisine. Each area represents a different aspect of the art world; for example, you can buy handmade bags or participate in arts and crafts workshops.

At Art A La Mode, you'll find various artisan stalls selling souvenirs, postcards, clothing, handbags, and fashion accessories. The Cicada Art Factory is a place where young artists can exhibit their work, and the amphitheater provides a stage for live entertainment, aiming to both educate and entertain guests with Thai cultural dance groups or theatrical performances—all free of charge.

Cicada Cuisine is the food court of the market where you can try Thai and international dishes, from grilled pork satay and pad thai to Chinese noodles or Italian pasta dishes.

The Cicada Market is located on Khao Takieb-Hua Hin Road (Hua Hin 87). It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sundays from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Further information can be found at cicadamarket.com.

The Plearn Wan shopping village is a living museum offering a glimpse into life in Hua Hin during the 1950s. The two-story, courtyard-style building is an architectural masterpiece and houses a variety of period-style shops selling everything from toys and snacks to spirits, as well as day spas, an open-air cinema, and a 20-room guesthouse called "Piman Plearn Wan".

The street food is the highlight of this nostalgic village. Besides the usual dishes like Pad Thai and Satay, there are also hard-to-find snacks like "Tong Muan Sod" (sweet pancake) and "Ka Lor Jee" (similar to Japanese mochi), freshly prepared at one of the food carts along the way, along with typical dishes like noodles and grilled pork with rice.

The market is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and is located at Soi 40 No. 38, Hua Hin Road, Hua Hin. huahin.bangkok.com/hua-hin/plern-wan