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Cicada Market

Night market in Soi Hua Hin 101, Hua Hin.

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Arts-and-crafts weekend market with live performances.

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Questions About Cicada Market

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Where Is Cicada Market in Hua Hin?

Cicada Market is on Soi Hua Hin 101, a ride from the town-centre bars, so use Grab, Bolt or a taxi and agree the fare first. Tamarind Market is next door, and Vana Nava Sky, La Birra and Baan Nokkachan are all close. It is easy to plan around.

What Is Cicada Market Like?

It is an arts-and-crafts weekend market with live performances. Expect crafts, art and food stalls, with music and performances adding to the atmosphere. It is a relaxed, creative market, not a nightlife venue, and it suits a stroll and a snack more than a big night.

When Does Cicada Market Run?

It is a weekend market, so aim for a Saturday or Sunday evening and check the day with your hotel, as schedules can change. Arrive in the early evening, when you can look around before it fills, and stay for the live performances.

What Is Near Cicada Market?

Nearby are Tamarind Market, Fountain Bar at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, Vana Nava Sky, La Birra, Baan Nokkachan and Leon Thai Massage. So you have a food market, a hotel bar, a rooftop and a massage shop close by, which makes the whole area good for a relaxed evening.

How Does Cicada Market Compare with Tamarind Market?

They are neighbors on Soi Hua Hin 101. Cicada is the arts-and-crafts weekend market with live performances, and Tamarind is the food-focused market next door. Walk through both in one evening, with crafts and music at Cicada and a meal at Tamarind.

How Does Cicada Market Compare with the Hua Hin Night Market?

Cicada is a weekend arts-and-crafts market with live performances, a ride from the center. The Hua Hin Night Market is the town's nightly market on Dechanuchit Road, strong on seafood. Choose Cicada on a weekend for atmosphere, and the Night Market for a seafood meal on any night.

Is Cicada Market Good for Single Men?

It is a market, so go for the crafts, the music and the atmosphere, not for company. Combine it with a drink at the rooftop bar at Vana Nava Sky or one of the other nearby bars. For bar-girl nightlife, Soi Bintabaht in the town center is the place.

How Do I Get the Most from Cicada Market?

Go on a weekend evening, arrive early and walk the market before you buy. Eat at Tamarind next door, watch a performance and finish with a drink at Vana Nava Sky. Carry small notes, keep your phone in a front pocket and arrange your ride back in advance.