Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai
A lively outdoor bazaar on Changklan Road offering North Thai street food, handicrafts, and live music nightly.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 08:00–23:00, Sun 08:00–21:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
- Address
- Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 53 818 500
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
The Pavilion Night Bazaar sits along Changklan Road in the heart of Chiang Mai's bustling night market strip, drawing a mix of locals and international visitors with its wide spread of vendors, street food stalls, and live musical performances. The open-air setting comes alive each evening, with traders offering handicrafts, goods from across northern Thailand, and an impressive variety of local dishes at very affordable prices — making it a solid stop for those wanting an authentic taste of Chiang Mai's night market culture.
The atmosphere is energetic and social, with seating areas where visitors can settle in with food and drinks while live bands perform. The variety of food on offer is a consistent highlight, spanning local northern Thai dishes and broader regional flavors. It can get noticeably crowded during peak meal times, particularly on weekends, but the layout is generally manageable even when busy.
Arriving outside of the main lunch and dinner rush hours helps avoid the heaviest crowds and makes browsing considerably more comfortable. The bazaar is open daily, with slightly earlier closing on Sundays at 21:00 compared to the 23:00 closing on all other nights. Its location near the broader Night Bazaar precinct means it pairs well with a wider evening stroll along Changklan Road.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
The Pavilion Night Bazaar is a bright and bustling vision once it opens up in the evening. It can get pretty crowded but not too difficult to maneuver around them. There are vendors spread out selling trinkets of all sorts. Some are fantastic and others are not the best quality. It ranges from hand painted little elephants to shirts with bright, flashing lights. I found a few things that I loved and brought home to my family. Tourists exploring all around and can get a little crazy. Plenty of food stalls to try out. Live music playing from different directions. It can get a little overwhelming but definitely cool to check out while you are visiting. Now for my standard comments. Location is crowded and loud. Not horrible to maneuver around but I was happy with exploring around at least once while we were there.
Can be very crowded... but an impressing variety of food. Live bands playing. Vendors selling stuff from all over North Thailand. Tourists from all over the world. For those staying in the old City of Chiang Mai walking back home from the market after a good dinner is quite pleasant. About 15 minutes to the South Gate.
A lot of food options, definitely recommend a visit here to taste local dishes at very cheap prices. Please consider to visit outside lunch/dinner peak hours to avoid crowd. There is also an area with tables.
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Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai worth visiting?
Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai holds a 4.2★ rating from 170 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai?
Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai is typically open 08:00–23:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai located?
Pavilion Night Bazaar Chiang Mai is at Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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