The Venezia, Hua Hin | Entry Fee, Tours & Prices, Timings

The Venezia Hua Hin, Hua Hin Overview

The Venezia is a popular shopping destination and a theme park located in the town of Hua Hin that offers a host of activities and attractions to the visitors. It is based entirely on the city of Venice in Italy replete with the Grand Canal and gondolas, thus giving a taste of the far off exotic city to the local inhabitants of Thailand.

The Venezia Hua Hin is undoubtedly huge, located over an area of 73,600 square meters that includes an astounding number of 316 shops. The lofty San Marco's bell tower can actually be seen from afar as one drives through Cha Am en route to Hua Hin. Numerous colorful buildings, shops and wonderfully ornate terraces are found lining the sides of the canal ending in a garden mimicking the Italian style. A mini zoo can be found at the end of the canal too along with an enormous enclosed building that serves as the Villa Market, known for its array of imported goods from all over the world.

Activities at The Venezia Hua Hin

Gondola: Tourists love to take a Gondola ride through the Grand canal in this beautiful mall that brings the charm of Venice to the passengers who have only dreamt of touring Venice until now.

Inverted House: Experiencing a house that is totally upside down evokes laughter and fun. It is one of the most popular activities in Venezia Hua Hin to date. It has been inspired by a Hollywood flick and promises a fun-filled adventure for the visitors.

3D Art Gallery: Visitors spend a happy time being photographed with a 3D Art object here. It is akin to being a part of a momentous event in history.

European Garden & Trevi Fountain: A replica of the famous Trevi Fountain designed by the Italian architect Nicola Salvi can be found in the European garden that is filled with flowers and trees that can actually be seen in Italy. The tourists have a field day photographing the beautiful garden both in the morning and under the lights after sundown.

Shooting Prince & Princess: The tower of costumes houses thousands of royal costumes that the visitors can try on to be photographed as a Venetian Prince or Princess

European Style Train: Young and old alike love to ravel in quaint toy train carriages designed in the European style. The visitors can enjoy the Italian architecture along with the Venetian highlights without setting a foot out of Thailand.

Mini Zoo: The miniature zoo is one of the most popular draws at this park. The visitors are amazed to find beautiful creatures roaming inside their enclosures and get a chance of feeding the sheep thus bonding with the animal life.

European Style Horse Carriage Ride: People who are too tired to walk the entire area of the enormous shopping complex prefer to hitch a ride in a traditional horse carriage that had been prevalent in Europe ages ago. The tourists are thrilled to do a spot of sightseeing from inside the carriage too.

Music Park: A wonderful park that is created in tune with the Italian architecture to showcase the splendour of Venice! The place is ideal for relaxing after a strenuous bout of shopping or participating in activities. Totally apt for running, jumping, unwinding and exercising, it is a place that almost all visitors choose for a respite.

Venezia Hua Hin Packages

Special promotional packages are arranged by the authorities with the foreigners having the option of choosing between:-

Package A for THB 280- This includes visiting 3D Art Gallery, Fontana Di Trevi Park, a mini train ride, photographed in royal costumes, and deeding the sheep at the mini zoo.

Package B for THB 480- Allows the ticket holder to take a gondola ride, visit the inverted house, and the music park in addition.

Shopping at The Venezia Hua Hin

The best of shopping at Hua Hin can be done at the Venezia at cost effective prices. Many of the tourists including many Bangkok residents prefer to purchase jewellery and leather goods from the plaza & village zones here. Whiteport, Diamond Sofa & L'arredo stock gift and household items while local Hua Hin souvenirs can be bought from the Souvenir Shop within the shopping area at the Venezia Hua Hin.

Restaurants and Dining

Cafe 'In Town- A small yet perfect café that is designed in the Hollywood style offers a number of Thai delicacies including a drink of cool and refreshing herbal tea

Kiss Me Wine- Tourists especially the foreign residents are overjoyed to find a beautiful winery close to the Venetian Pier. One can have a fill of Italian Sausage Pizza or Spaghetti Carbonara along with Greek salad and Italian Black seafood washed down by authentic wine from faraway Italy.

Porto Di Venezia- This is a bar cum restaurant that has a lot of visitors sit down to enjoy the goings on at the Venice harbour while snacking on the delicious garlic fried shrimp and the Italian style Panacosta along with a glass of the very best cocktails in town. One can stop for authentic European coffee at Baker & Barist while good and wholesome Thai food can be found at Chit Phochana.

How to Reach The Venezia

Situated at 1899 Phetkasem Road within the Cha-am District, the Venezia can be found to the North of Palm Hills Golf Course and South of the Dusit Resort. Tourists looking for an inexpensive means to travel to the Venezia Hua Hin from Bangkok take a minivan for THB 340 to THB 365. However, it is also possible to reach the destination in half the time by hiring a taxi for around THB 1250.

Tips

1. Carrying an umbrella is a must to obtain protection from both sun and rain
2. It is advisable to use a sunscreen while touring the park
3. Sunglasses and caps/hats are recommended for the visitors intent on traversing the area on foot
4. It is best to book online tickets 24 hours before visiting the Venezia
5. Presenting a photo ID at the gate of the park is mandatory