Khao Takiab makes a useful change of scene from central Hua Hin. You can plan around the temple area and, on the right evening, Cicada Market. The trick is to choose a few stops and sort out your transport before leaving, rather than filling the day with a long list of places you will barely see.
Choose the day before choosing the route
Wat Khao Takiab is on Khao Takiab hill in Nong Kae, Hua Hin. Check the temple's current visiting information before setting off, especially if you need step-free access or are travelling with someone who cannot manage steps.
Cicada Market is a separate stop. Its own website currently lists Friday, Saturday and Sunday opening, from 4 pm to 11 pm. Check the operator's site again on the day: weather, holidays and special arrangements can change a plan.
That gives you two different outings. On a market evening, leave time between your daytime stop and the market. On another day, do not ride over expecting the weekend market to be open.
Getting to Cicada and finding parking
Cicada's address is 83/159 Soi Hua Thanon 21. The Tourism Authority of Thailand describes the approach from the Nong Kae–Khao Takiap junction as roughly 700 metres towards Khao Takiap, to The Avenue @ Suan Sri. Use the market pin for the final approach rather than a general search for Khao Takiab.
TAT lists parking and restrooms among the market's facilities. It does not give a motorcycle parking fee or a guaranteed space for a wider trike. On arrival, ask the parking attendant where your vehicle should go and check any fee before leaving it.
Map the stops, not just the area name
Open each place before you leave and check the entrance, current directions and any recent access notices. A pin tells you where a place is; it does not guarantee that the suggested approach is suitable for your vehicle. Follow local signs and staff directions when you arrive.
Save your accommodation's location too. If you rely on a phone for navigation, set the route while parked and stop somewhere safe before changing it. Do not try to sort out a missed turn while moving.
Scooter, trike or a lift?
If you already ride and are properly licensed and covered for the vehicle, a rental may suit your plans. Pick something you can comfortably park and manoeuvre. If you are new to riding, a holiday outing is not the place to discover that the bike is too large or unfamiliar.
A trike has a different width and handling from a two-wheel scooter. Do not assume every motorcycle parking gap or narrow entrance will suit it. Ask the operator about the actual vehicle's dimensions and whether the intended route is appropriate.
If stairs, uneven ground or getting on and off a vehicle are a concern, check the whole trip, not just the seat. Transport to an attraction does not establish accessibility inside it. Ask the venue directly about the entrance and facilities you need.
Make the market stop easy
Cicada's own site describes shopping, food, art and performances. Check its current programme if there is something specific you want to see; do not build your evening around an old show time copied from a travel blog.
Before leaving your bike, confirm that you are in a permitted parking area and note how to find it again. Keep valuables with you rather than assuming a seat compartment is secure storage. If you plan to drink, arrange another way back instead of riding.
Five things to settle before leaving
- The opening information. Is your chosen stop operating that day?
- The weather. Allow a change of plan rather than riding through conditions you cannot manage.
- The return. Know your rental deadline and leave time to refuel if required.
- The access. Check vehicle width, parking and any mobility needs with the relevant operator.
- The contact. Save the rental operator's number and your accommodation address.
For an Ozimoto enquiry, send your dates, where you are staying and the vehicle or access requirements that matter to you. Ask about the options; collection, delivery, suitability and availability need confirmation for your booking. Our Thailand travel-app guide is also useful when setting up navigation before a trip.
Local sources and update note
Checked 10 November 2026: Cicada Market's own website for its opening days and programme, and Tourism Authority of Thailand: Cicada Market for the address, approach and listed facilities. Recheck opening and access information before travelling. No travel time, parking availability or admission price is guaranteed here.