Tha Phae Walking Street
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The Sunday Night Market in Chiang Mai is an absolute must-visit for anyone traveling to this enchanting city. It is a vibrant and bustling market that offers an incredible variety of experiences and delights for visitors. As soon as you step foot into the market, you are greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and aromas. The market is filled with rows upon rows of stalls selling everything from handmade crafts and clothing to delicious street food and traditional Thai snacks. It's a shopper's paradise, where you can find unique souvenirs, beautiful textiles, and intricate artwork to bring back home. The food at the Sunday Night Market is simply outstanding. You can indulge in a wide array of local delicacies, from flavorful stir-fried dishes and aromatic curries to freshly grilled skewers and sweet treats. Don't miss the opportunity to try the famous mango sticky rice, a delightful combination of sweet mangoes and sticky coconut rice that will leave you craving for more. Navigating through the market can be a bit overwhelming due to the crowds, but it's all part of the charm. Take your time to explore the different sections, interact with the friendly vendors, and don't forget to bargain for the best prices. The market is a melting pot of cultures, with visitors from all over the world mingling with the locals, creating a truly unique and diverse atmosphere. In conclusion, the Sunday Night Market in Chiang Mai is a must-visit destination. With its lively atmosphere, delicious food, and diverse range of products, it offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you with cherished memories of your time in Thailand.
Juju ChienJuju Chien
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The Sunday Walking Street market held in the centre of the Old City area of Chiang Mai every Sunday night from about 16:00 until very late and is an absolute must if you are in Chiang Mai on a Sunday night. The entire Ratchadmnoen Road of almost 1 km, is closed for all traffic from the famous Tha Phae Gate up to the end of the road at the Wat Phra Singh, but the market incorporates a number of the temple courtyards along the main road where mostly food stalls are located – that’s where the best food is found. Definitely look out for the crispy coconut biscuits with a coconut marshmallow filling, the pork and garlic barbeque mince balls on a stick, and not forgetting the cute steamed buns with animal faces. You can buy almost anything, with local artworks and handicrafts taking precedence, including handmade textiles, silk scarves, lamps, clothing and paintings to name a few. The quality of the items is extremely high and we definitely did not see items of the same quality in Bangkok, the prices were really good too. It’s a really fun atmosphere with different entertainers and performers along the route making for an overall great evening out – don’t plan on spending a short time here as before you know it a few hours have gone. This is definitely one of my favourite shopping experiences Thailand – just sorry that it’s only on a Sunday night.
Phyo Min Maung MaungPhyo Min Maung Maung
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One of the “do not miss” activities when you visit Chiang Mai, for sure!! The walking street is hugely popular with locals and tourists alike. Many people travel to Chiang Mai JUST to shop at this famous walking street market. It is usually pretty crowded, but be patient and take your time. There is a lot to see! You will find vendors here with mostly locally produced clothing, purses, leather goods, trinkets, souvenirs, artwork, home goods, local unique food items, and just about anything else that you can imagine. Artists on the street will paint or pencil your portrait, or you can hire one of them to make a special painting for you. Prices are very good (sometimes amazingly cheap) and sometimes can be a little bit negotiable. There are multiple food stands on the streets and in several of the temple grounds that serve just about anything that you may want. Also, an activity that you should plan for the evening is a one hour foot massage on the sidewalk to take some time to relax and watch the crowds. Be prepared by taking smaller bills with you for purchases. Some vendors take credit cards, but most don’t. Also, many vendors now accept the Thai QR app for purchases. (You need a Thai bank account to use that app, though) Be prepared to spend 3 or 4 hours walking, eating, and getting a foot massage!
Mark PittsMark Pitts
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Biggest night market here in Chiang Mai. Only opens on Sunday where they close off the roads for the entire night market to happen. It is not just 1 long street but with connecting streets as well. There are certainly many things to see, eat and do here. Probably hundreds of variety of food and merchandises to buy. It's quite unlikely anybody who visits for the first time to be able to complete walking the entire thing. It's my 3rd time here and I have not completed it yet myself. Do not forget to bargain for your merchandise purchases if you are buying more than 1 item from a stall/shop. They are more than happy to drop it slightly lower to make business. There are a few food areas where you can sit down and enjoy street hawker food of whatever Chiang Mai has to offer, eg Khao Soi, Ngam Niow and so on. If you are tired from walking, there are cheap foot massages along the streets. 150baht for an hour and less than 100baht for 30mins. Massages might be superb but it allows one to just chill, relax and people-watch while thr masseur is at work. Do not miss this night market if you are visiting Chiang Mai on a sunday!
Bryan FangBryan Fang
10
Chiang Mai’s Sunday Night Market was spectacular. Being the biggest market in Thailand, it was loud, bright, chaotic, and captivating. I visited this market twice. First time I arrived just after 4:30pm and managed to stroll around with a lot of space around me. Second time I arrived after 6pm and farewelled my personal space. For both visits I started and ended at the west entrance where Rachadamnoen Road and Singharat Road intersected. I appreciated the dedicated food zones, massage zones and especially the many drink stalls that popped up between all the handicraft stalls. Staying hydrated on hot evenings was crucial. Great place to try new food, people watch, buy souvenirs or gifts for loved ones and meet many wonderful vendors, creators and artists.
Nancy Lan WatkinsonNancy Lan Watkinson
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Chiang Mai Pedestrian Street sells a lot of souvenirs, jewelry, or finely crafted handicrafts. "Every weekend, many roads in the central area of Chiang Mai are closed to traffic and become a pedestrian area with many items on sale. On Saturdays, Wua Lai pedestrian street is also open. Sunday is Tha Phae pedestrian street, extending from Tha Phae gate to Ratchadamnoen street, open from 5pm to 10pm. These streets are full of items ranging from handicrafts, souvenirs and hand-made items. These products are the soul of the culture of the Northern region of Thailand. Not only that, this place is also considered as a big stage for street artists to perform traditional and modern music, accompanied by beautiful choreography.
aerobic Hươngaerobic Hương
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