Siri Wattana Market
Bustling covered marketplace offering fruits, veggies, fish, meats, coffee & prepared foods.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Siri Wattana Market, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
A very nice open air outdoor market, fresh vegetables, fruits and any other foods you desire. A wide selection of home-cooked foods that are all very delicious. Manny stands for fresh fruits smoothies. Numerous eatery with great foods to choose. Around the market there are clothing, stores, cosmetic stores, bed, linen stores. Open every day, seven days a week early morning to early evening hours.
Great local market! Clean, affordable, and with a very good variety. You’ll find fresh fruits, snacks, clothing, and plenty of street food. Nice mix of locals and tourists. Located about 15 minutes north of the North Gate, so it’s not too crowded. There’s a public restroom for 2 Baht, and right next to the market there’s a covered area with food stalls and seating. Highly recommended.
Perfect market to learn Thai specialities. Variety is outrageous, it would take more than a year to learn all spices,fruits,vegetables and sweet. Make sure to bring a cooling with you so can bring home the freshly prepared dishes
Location Info
Siriwattana Market 193 Thanon Changhuak, Tambon Chang Phueak, เมือง Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand+66 53 221 298Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
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.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)