Best Night Markets in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's top night markets and walking streets — Saturday, Sunday, and daily bazaars.
Chiang Mai's night markets are legendary among travellers in Southeast Asia. The Sunday Walking Street along Ratchadamnoen Road from Tha Phae Gate and the Saturday Walking Street on Wualai Road are among Thailand's most celebrated open-air markets — stretching for hundreds of metres, they're packed with local artisans, street food vendors, musicians, and hill-tribe crafts.
The most popular markets operate on specific nights: Sunday Walking Street (Tha Phae Road, every Sunday 16:00–23:00), Saturday Walking Street (Wualai Road, every Saturday 16:00–23:00), and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (Chang Klan Road, nightly 18:00–midnight). Plan your itinerary around the day you arrive to catch the big markets.
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Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
The nightly institution along Chang Khlan — souvenirs, street food, and decades of practice.
Tha Phae Walking Street
Sunday's takeover of the old city — a kilometre of crafts, buskers, and temple-courtyard food stalls.
Wua Lai Walking Street Saturday Market
Saturday on the silversmiths' street — the Sunday market's slightly calmer, equally delicious sibling.
Chiang Mai Gate Market
The south-gate evening food market — cowboy-hat khao kha moo and the city's best cheap dinner.
Ploen Ruedee Night Market
The Night Bazaar's food-truck yard — international stalls, live music, and craft beer tables.
Anusarn Market
The Night Bazaar's food-hall wing — seafood grills, cabaret, and easy group dinners.
Kalare Night Bazaar
Food court and stage shows inside the bazaar strip — a dependable landing spot.
Chiang Mai University Night Market
The student market by CMU's front gate — fashion, snacks, and prices set for allowances.
Lang Mor Night Market
Behind the university, for locals — northern snacks and dinner plates at student prices.
One Nimman
Nimman's design-forward evening plaza — craft stalls and food halls in brick courtyards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best night market in Chiang Mai?
- Sunday Walking Street on Tha Phae Road is the most popular — over 1 km of stalls selling handmade crafts, clothing, silverware, and street food, stretching from Tha Phae Gate through the Old City. For everyday shopping and tourist goods, the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road operates nightly. JJ Market (Jing Jai) is best for fresh local produce and organic products on weekend mornings.
- What days do Chiang Mai night markets operate?
- Sunday Walking Street: every Sunday 16:00–23:00 (Tha Phae Road, Old City). Saturday Walking Street: every Saturday 16:00–23:00 (Wualai Road, Silver Street). Chiang Mai Night Bazaar: nightly 18:00–midnight (Chang Klan Road). Warorot Market (Kad Luang): daily 06:00–18:00 for local food and produce. Anusarn Night Market: nightly 20:00–02:00 adjacent to Night Bazaar.
- What can I buy at Chiang Mai night markets?
- Chiang Mai is famous for Northern Thai crafts: hand-woven textiles, celadon ceramics, silverwork, teak woodcarvings, lacquerware, and hill-tribe embroidery. Sunday Walking Street has the best selection of authentic local crafts from village artisans. The Night Bazaar has more tourist-oriented goods and replicas at slightly higher prices. Always check quality and haggle respectfully — starting at 60–70% of the asking price is reasonable.
- How far is the Sunday Walking Street from Chiang Mai Old City?
- Sunday Walking Street starts at Tha Phae Gate, which is the eastern entrance to the Old City moat — so it's right at the edge of the Old City, within easy walking distance of most Old City hotels. The market extends eastward from the gate along Tha Phae Road for about 1 km. From Nimman Road, a 10-minute Grab or 20-minute walk gets you there.