Essential Guide to Chiang Mai's Weekend Markets Before You Go

If I had to pick a reason to keep coming back to Chiang Mai, browsing the markets would definitely be one of them. I've organized this guide to Chiang Mai's weekend market tours for you, remember to save and bookmark it. 🚶🏻‍♀️ 1️⃣ On Saturday, visit the JJ market in the morning. There are many handmade cotton and linen products, including clothes, bags, shoes, earrings, etc. The craftsmanship and materials are generally good, and the prices are a bit higher compared to other places. 2️⃣ At noon, head to the Coconut Grove Market, which closes at two in the afternoon. However, Coconut Grove Market is more of a photogenic spot with duckweed and coconut trees that make for great pictures; 3️⃣ In the afternoon, visit the Warorot Market, which is Chiang Mai's wholesale market. You can find some of your favorite cotton and linen clothing, bags, and decorations at very cheap prices here. 4️⃣ In the evening, it's definitely time for the Saturday Night Market! It's all about strolling, eating, shopping for Chiang Mai's unique trinkets as souvenirs, and ending the night with a 150 baht per hour Thai massage. ♡ 5️⃣ On Sunday, visit the Rainforest Market in the morning. It's a quaint, retro market a bit away from the city center. You can also find many treasures here, and meet interesting souls selling coffee. 6️⃣ In the afternoon, head to the White Market on Nimman Road. There are also many cotton and linen handmade products, but the styles are not as nice as those at the JJ market. There's also a food court inside where you can have dinner, with live singers making it a lively place. 7️⃣ In the evening, visit the Sunday Night Market, which is also the largest night market in Chiang Mai. Every time I visit the Sunday Night Market, I get lost, but getting lost also leads me to delicious food stalls or finding earrings I like. These are the unexpected surprises of travel!