Chiang Mai Markets: Night, Weekend, and Traditional Gems

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37 markets in Chang Wat Chiang Mai: Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai, Coconut Market, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, and 34 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a web post.

Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai

Market

4.5

• Chiang Mai's largest handmade goods and farmer's market • Offers original, unique handicrafts and local produce • Don't miss the roasted chicken and crispy fried pork at the food section ✓ Open Saturdays and Sundays 06:30-15:00 for the market

Coconut Market

Landmark

4.5

• Set in a beautiful coconut plantation, perfect for photos • Known for its authentic local snacks and diverse food stalls • Ample seating available for comfortable dining ✓ Open Friday to Sunday 08:00-15:00

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Market

4.3

• Sprawling night market along Chang Klan Road, including Kalare and Anusarn markets • Offers typical Thai night market goods like clothes, souvenirs, and accessories • Kalare Night Bazaar has a lively food court with seafood and local Thai dishes ✓ Open daily 17:00-23:00

Kalare Night Bazaar

Market

4.3

• Indoor market within the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar complex • Features a food court with grilled seafood, noodles, and local Thai food • Known for its lively atmosphere

Anusarn Market

Market

4.2

• Part of the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, offering clothes and various goods • Features many stalls for clothing and general merchandise • Good for souvenir shopping

Chiang Mai Night Market

Market

4.5

• Chiang Mai's most iconic night market, held every Sunday evening • Stretches from Tha Phae Gate to Wat Phra Singh with nearly a thousand stalls • Offers clothing, handicrafts, souvenirs, and abundant food options ✓ Open Sundays 17:00-22:00; very crowded between 18:00-20:00

Tha Phae Gate

Historical landmark

4.3

• Eastern gate of Chiang Mai's old city wall • Starting point for the famous Sunday Market • Popular spot for photos with pigeons

Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan

Place of worship

4.7

• Important Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai's old city • Western endpoint of the Sunday Market • Houses a revered Buddha image, Phra Phutthasihing

Wua Lai Walking Street

Market

4.4

• Held on Wua Lai Road, known as 'silver street', outside Chiang Mai Gate • Features handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, and many food stalls • See silversmiths at work in shops along the street ✓ Open Saturdays 17:00-22:00

Chiang Mai Gate

Historical landmark

4.4

• Southern gate of Chiang Mai's old city • Site of the Saturday Market on Wua Lai Road • Also hosts a traditional morning market and night food market

Wua Lai Road

Place

4.5

• Known as 'silver street' due to its many silver handicraft shops • Main location for the Saturday Market • Watch silversmiths creating intricate designs

Kad Na Mor Market

Market

4.5

• University night market opposite Chiang Mai University's main gate • Part of a large student night market complex with affordable goods • Features two large food courts with street food, desserts, and various cuisines ✓ Open daily 17:00-22:00

The Chiangmai Complex

Market

4.2

• Part of the large university night market area near Chiang Mai University • Known for its high foot traffic and popular fashion items • Offers affordable student-oriented goods

Malin Plaza

Market

4.2

• Located near Chiang Mai University, part of the student market complex • Offers a wide range of goods, from clothing to food • Popular among students and young people for its lively atmosphere

Lang Mor Night Market

Market

4.5

• Food night market near the back gate of Chiang Mai University • Features nearly a kilometer of roadside food stalls catering to students • Offers diverse cuisines: Thai, Japanese, Korean, Western, at very affordable prices ✓ Open daily 17:00-21:00; closed on the 25th of each month for cleaning

Walking Street Nimman Soi 6

Market

4.3

• Friday night market on Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 6 • Mix of food trucks, handmade goods, and second-hand items • Known for its wide variety of affordable Thai street food ✓ Open Fridays 17:00-22:00

The Nimmana

Condominium complex

4.2

• Residential area/complex along Nimmanhaemin Road • Marks the beginning of the Nimman 6 Walking Street market • Located in a vibrant part of the city

Prasert Land

Bar

3.7

• Event space and night market area in Chiang Mai • Endpoint for the Nimman 6 Walking Street market • Hosts various events and gatherings

Warorot Market (Kad Luang)

Market

4.4

• Chiang Mai's largest and oldest indoor market, over a century old • Ground floor sells local dried goods like fruits, spices, and tea • Don't miss the 40-year-old stall for fried pork belly and Northern Thai chili dip ✓ Open daily 06:00-18:00

Ton Lam Yai Market

Market

4.3

• Connected to Warorot Market by a skybridge • Specializes in dried seafood like squid and shrimp paste • Also features stalls selling Northern Thai traditional clothing

Mueang Mai Market

Market

4.3

• Northern Thailand's largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market • Open 24 hours, most lively in the early morning hours • Offers incredibly fresh produce at wholesale prices, some stalls sell retail ✓ Open 24 hours daily

Chiang Mai Gate Market

Market

4.4

• Traditional morning market offering an authentic local experience • Bustles with activity from 4 AM, peaking around 6-7 AM • Excellent spot for affordable local breakfast like grilled pork with sticky rice or Northern Thai noodles ✓ Open daily 04:00-11:00

Chamchaa Market

Market

4.6

• Artisan market in Sankamphaeng, featuring handmade clothing and accessories • Evolved into an art community with permanent shops, cafes, and craft stores • Explore unique tribal-style clothing, tie-dye, embroidery, and woodcrafts ✓ Open Saturdays and Sundays 09:00-14:00

Meena Rice Based Cuisine

Thai restaurant

4.4

• Famous Instagrammable restaurant in Chiang Mai • Located at the end of the alley in Chamcha Market area • Bib Gourmand recommendation in the Michelin Guide Thailand

Mae Kampong Village

Landmark

4.5

• Hillside village known for its tranquil atmosphere and coffee shops • Can be combined with a visit to Chamcha Market as part of a day trip • Offers a peaceful escape and local village charm

White Market

Market

4.4

• Mini market with Japanese-style decor, located on Nimman Road Soi 1 • Features about 50 stalls selling exquisite clothing, accessories, and crafts from local independent brands • Offers live music in the evenings, creating a pleasant atmosphere ✓ Open Thursday to Sunday 15:00-22:00

One Nimman

Shopping mall

4.5

• Lifestyle complex in Nimmanhaemin, featuring shops, restaurants, and cafes • Located next to White Market, making it a convenient stop • Often hosts various events and temporary markets in its central courtyard

PHAPLOEN MARKET : พาเพลิน มาร์เก็ต

Market

4.7

• International food night market offering a wide variety of cuisines • Features live music performances nightly, attracting many expatriates • Clean, comfortable dining area with ample seating and festive decorations during holidays ✓ Open Monday to Saturday 18:00-24:00

Kadmanee Market

Market

4.4

• Popular food night market near Chiang Mai Airport, favored by locals • Offers a wide range of popular Thai dishes at affordable prices • Features unique poolside seating on low tables for an authentic local experience

Chang Phuak Market

Market

4.3

• Night food market outside the north gate of the old city • Known for two popular stalls: 'Cowboy Hat Lady' (Pork Leg Rice) and a famous Suki stall • Suki stall is a local favorite, serving Thai-style sukiyaki in soup or stir-fried ✓ Open nightly; hours vary by stall

Chang Phueak Gate

Historical landmark

4.3

• Northern gate of Chiang Mai's old city • Famous for its night food market, including the 'Cowboy Hat Lady' pork leg rice • Bustling area with street food vendors

Lanna Square

Market

4.4

• Food night market in the northeast corner of the old city, near the nightclub area • Offers a diverse range of international and Thai food stalls with minimal repetition • Features live music performances and a relaxed atmosphere, popular with Western tourists ✓ Open daily 17:00-00:00

Zoe in Yellow

Night club

4.2

• Popular nightclub complex in Chiang Mai's old city • Surrounded by LANNA Square food market, ideal for pre-clubbing meals • Known as a backpacker hotspot

Bamboo Saturday Market (Nana Jungle)

Flea market

4.5

• Popular Saturday morning bread market started by French bakery Nana Jungle • Offers delicious European breads and pastries, alongside other local food stalls • Known for its lively atmosphere and long queues for fresh bread, get there early ✓ Open Saturdays 07:00-11:00

NGFM Night Ground Flea Market

Flea market

4.2

• Flea market held in the central courtyard of One Nimman • Specializes in second-hand clothing, accessories, records, and quirky items • Very affordable prices, often 50-100 baht, attracting locals and tourists ✓ Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 16:00-22:00; many stalls open after 6 PM

Lanna Golf Course

Golf course

4.0

• Golf course in Chiang Mai • The Chiang Mai Second-hand Market is located on a spacious plot nearby • Offers recreational opportunities in the city

Saturday Buffalo Market

Market

4.6

• Historic Saturday buffalo market in Sanpatong district, over half a century old • Evolved into Northern Thailand's largest open-air market, selling everything imaginable • Offers a unique, non-touristy glimpse into rural Thai life, including livestock trading ✓ Open Saturdays 06:00-12:00

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