Wua Lai Walking Street Saturday Market
Outdoor bazaar with vendors selling traditional street snacks, handmade crafts & souvenirs.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Wua Lai Walking Street Saturday Market, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Great food and a good place for some cheap souvenirs. I have no idea what they are called but the first two pics are of some sort of egg dumpling filled with coconut milk and either sweet potato, green onion or corn. The other pic is crispy pork belly. Both were so good and the "dumplings" were sweet from the coconut milk
Muay Thai boxing stadium is there also up the stairs and you have to walk through a small food court to find that stadium in the background with music playing to guide your way. Yes this street has many vendors that sell shirts, girl clothes anything that you want. Especially for tourists needs like luggage or bags, leather bags, shoes backpacks hats clothing hoodies headphones cowboy hats and flip flops. Did I miss anything ? Obviously one of the largest food courts is Asuwan market maybe I spelled that wrong but you get the point. Barbecue sandwiches beef hamburger Thai food and fish. Just when you think you have seen it all before your eyes there’s stores mixed in there too. Hard Rock restaurant is one of my favorites there is also the best and biggest McDonalds restaurant in Thailand for those cheap prices on your favorite foods. Did I mention beer oh yeah it’s here too Irish bar is your best option for lasagna and blue berry pie, try your luck with that strange bar with girls waiting for your arrival they will love to give you the best time of your life, it’s up to you to make it happen. Massage is everywhere but do your best to find a professional massage therapist in a uniform not tight booty pants unless you want to have a smile on your face with a happy ending massage girl.
There's no better place to hunt for those yummy Chiang Mai street food on a Saturday evening other than the Wua Lai Walking Street! Loads of delicious food, snacks, desserts, drinks, you name it. You can find them all here!
Location Info
69 Wua Lai Rd, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, ThailandTips 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)