Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
Come hungry, grab a table near the stage early, and treat it as a whole evening rather than a quick browse.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 18:00–23:00
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
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Come for the food square, not the shopping. Yes, there are stalls selling clothing, jewelry, handicrafts and souvenirs, and yes, you should haggle on all of it. But what keeps people here for two hours is the eating, like fried insects, tom yum, grilled meats, hotpot-and-grill sets with chicken, beef and piles of fresh vegetables. Prices sit a few baht above what you'd pay at a neighborhood stall down some back lane, which is the trade-off for having everything in one place.
The central seating area has a stage with live music and dancing running through the evening, and it fills up. Reviewers who enjoyed the whole thing still mention waiting a long time at the bar. My advice is to turn up around six when the doors open, claim a table with a decent view of the stage, order food first and drinks whenever you next get someone's attention. It's touristy now. It's also cheap, easy and genuinely good fun, and one evening here rarely feels like enough.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
The Chiang Rai Night Market is a local institution: a large, daily market that, while it has become quite touristy in recent years, remains one of the best places in town for an inexpensive, satisfying meal. You’ll find almost everything here, from fried insects and spicy tom yum to grilled meat dishes and classic Thai comfort food. Because of its popularity, prices are a few baht higher than at very local neighbourhood spots, but that’s easy to live with given the sheer variety of food gathered in one place. It’s a convenient, lively option and still very good value overall.
Loved visiting the night bazaar. Lots of different stalls selling authentic items. More food stalls than you could ever wish for and entertainment on the stage all evening too. The bar area was very busy and we found getting a drink quite difficult and timely. Plenty of tables for people to sit and eat at and overall quite enjoyable albeit very busy throughout the time we were there.
Great ambience, large night market offering very many bargains. There’s live music and intermittent performances in the food square with comfortable seating, various restaurants and great attentive service.
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WR4M+5M2, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chiang Rai Night Bazaar worth visiting?
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar holds a 4.2★ rating from 15,299 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Chiang Rai.
What are the opening hours of Chiang Rai Night Bazaar?
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is typically open 18:00-23:00 — 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 Chiang Rai Night Bazaar?
The best months to visit Chiang Rai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Chiang Rai Night Bazaar located?
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is at WR4M+5M2, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand, in Chiang Rai. Getting around Chiang Rai: Grab (available in city center); Songthaews.
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