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5 Best Markets and Night Markets in Chiang Mai
- iris de neve
- 1 day ago
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Where to Go Shopping like a Local in Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai's night markets provide some of the best shopping experiences, featuring a remarkable range and variety spread throughout the city. If you visit during the weekend, you'll have even more options, with entire evenings devoted to browsing, shopping, snacking, and soaking in the atmosphere.
Besides the typical tourist souvenirs found nationwide, many of Chiang Mai's markets offer a more captivating shopping experience. You'll discover stalls with locally crafted goods, unique clothing, and an abundance of northern specialties that are hard to find elsewhere. The Sunday Walking Street is a highlight, though it can become quite crowded during the peak season.
1. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Night Bazaar
Good for: Shoppers
The epicentre of shopping in Chiang Mai, the Night Markets runs every evening from 5 pm and covers a whole neighbourhood. Defining where this market begins and ends is not easy, as the collection of stalls and shops does vary; head to the intersection of Chang Khlan Road and Loi Khro Road and you’ll be roughly in the middle, with the bazaar spreading out for about 2 blocks in every direction.
The market offers pretty much everything any other Thai night market has, just more of it. This means football shirts, carved elephants, artwork, handicrafts, sunglasses, shoes, luggage, furniture, and homeware. After your retail fix, head to one of the dozens of nearby bars or restaurants to wind down.
Location: Intersection of Chang Khlan Road and Loi Khro Road, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Open: Daily from 5 pm to midnight
2. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street
Chiang Mai Old City
Good for: Shoppers
Chiang Mai's most renowned market takes place only once a week, so if you're visiting for just one weekend, be sure to visit on a Sunday evening. This 1-km-long market is located in the heart of the city's main tourist area, extending from Tha Pae Gate towards Ratchadamnoen Road to the west.
The road is closed to traffic from 4 pm, transforming into a temporary pedestrian street. You'll find a wide range of handicrafts, souvenirs, and accessories for sale. Beyond shopping, the area buzzes with food vendors, makeshift bars, and roadside massage spots for a quick foot rub.
Location: Rachadamnoen Rd, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Open: Sundays from 4 pm to 10.30 pm
3. Wua Lai Walking Street
Chiang Mai Old City
Good for: Shoppers
Many visitors favor the Wua Lai Walking Street on Saturday over the larger Sunday market by Tha Pae Gate, due to its impressive selection of locally-made products and the ample space that allows for walking instead of shuffling. The market is named after Wua Lai Road, which connects to Thipanet Road, just south of the old city walls. Stalls and street vendors begin setting up in the late afternoon on Saturday, with activities wrapping up around 10:30 pm.
Location: Wua Lai Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Open: Saturday from 4 pm to 10.30 pm
4. Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
Riverside
Good for: Shoppers
Warorot Market (Kad Luang) ranks among the premier food markets in Chiang Mai. Here, you’ll discover a remarkable selection of fresh produce, along with a variety of ready-to-eat snacks and meals. Furthermore, the second and third floors are dedicated to clothing and accessories – most of which lack high quality or style, but the prices are at least affordable.
Returning to the food offerings, keep an eye out for traditional northern-style specialties such as sai oua (spicy sausage), nam prik ong/nam prik noom (red and green chili dip), and keap moo (crispy pork skin). Warorot Market is located at the end of Chang Moi Road, near the river.
Location: Wichayanon Rd, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Open: Daily from 4 am to 6 pm
5. Ton Lam Yai Market
Riverside
Good for: Shoppers
A morning walk around Ton Lamyai Market is an excellent way to start your day in the city, especially if you're seeking a different market experience in Chiang Mai. This lively and colorful market focuses solely on flowers and is situated next to the larger Worarat Market, right on the peaceful banks of the River Ping.
Open 24 hours a day, visiting in the morning allows you to avoid the heat and crowds that come later, and you'll also witness the day's deliveries arriving by the truckload. You'll find fresh, locally-grown roses, orchids, chrysanthemums, pussy willow, and lotus flowers.
Location: 88/1 Wichayanon Rd, Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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