Offering a mix of retail therapy, cultural insights and foodie discoveries, the Plearnwan Shopping Village is quite a unique attraction in Hua Hin that’s well worth visiting.
Planning Your Visit
The Plearnwan Shopping Village can be found in the popular Thai seaside resort of Hua Hin. It’s located on Petchkasem Road near Klai Kangwon Palace and around a 15 minute drive from Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin. Opening hours are from 9 a.m to 9 p.m.
What to Expect
“Plearnwan” translates to the “joy of yesteryear” and that’s exactly what you can enjoy here on a visit from nearby Hua Hin resorts. More like an open-air mall, it transports visitors to the 1950s complete with traditional shophouses, retro-themed market design, vintage furniture, 50s music and more.
Shopping Highlights
The two-storey building and outdoor areas are home to shops selling distinctive souvenirs, toys, locally made clothing, snacks and handmade ceramics from Thailand. You will also find an outdoor cinema screen, a beauty salon, a temple fair style area with games, a special zone for Thai products and a mini supermarket.
When Hunger Strikes
The Plearnwan Shopping Village is a great place to sample some local Thai dishes too. Among the foodie favourites you can try are pad Thai, coconut pancake, grilled meat (served on skewers) and barbecued pork. Thai style coffee along with delicious desserts like mango sticky rice and the sago-based Yok Manee are also worth introducing to your taste buds!
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
