[2025 Chiang Mai Attraction] Travel Guide for Chiang Mai Night Market (Updated Apr)

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 Not to be outdone by Bangkok, Chiang Mai’s night markets are also quite colorful! This Chiang Mai self-guided tour happened to be on Sunday, and happened to coincide with the "Sunday Night Market" which is held only once a week in the old city. From Wat Singpa all the way to Tha Pae Gate, the entire Ratchadamnoen is closed to traffic and turned into a pedestrian street. At around 5pm, we can start shopping! What is the most popular thing in the night market? Of course, delicious snacks and hand companions! Next to the temple there is an open-air Food Center similar to a food court, where you can sit on a small stool after ordering. Have a bowl of authentic northern Thai chicken drumstick noodles, with a rich curry soup base and crispy fried egg yolk noodles, which are chewy and flavorful. You can also have a cup of freshly made avocado smoothie for only a penny. There is a dazzling array of traditional Thai costumes, handicrafts, woven bags, and various dried fruits. If you are tired of shopping, you can also enjoy a massage. There is really something to eat and play, and the night gets more and more crowded. The restaurants and bars along the street are very lively. The Old Town of Chiang Mai is only open on Sundays, so be sure to visit once! #ThailandFreeTravel #ChiangmaiTravel #ChiangmaiSundayNightMarket

|||Day 1: Arrival in Chiang Mai, first exploration of the ancient city 📍Morning: After arriving at Chiang Mai Airport✈️, you can choose to take the airport bus🚌 (20 THB per person) or a taxi🚕 (about 150-200 THB) to the city center. 📍Afternoon: Visit the ancient city of Chiang Mai, explore famous attractions such as Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, and the Silver Temple, and feel the charm of the ancient city. 📍Evening: Stroll through the Sunday Night Market (if arriving on Sunday), taste local delicacies, and buy handicrafts. If not Sunday, you can go to Nimmanhaemin Road for shopping and experience the modern urban life of Chiang Mai. Day 2: Doi Suthep and Chiang Mai University 📍Morning: Head to Doi Suthep, hike up the Naga staircase, visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and overlook the entire city of Chiang Mai from the observation deck. 📍Afternoon: Tour Chiang Mai University, admire the greenery and various sculptures and horticultural works on campus. 📍Evening: Visit the Chiang Mai University Night Market and enjoy affordable food. Day 3: Chiang Rai Day Trip 📍All day: Join a day trip to Chiang Rai, visit the Black Temple, White Temple, and Blue Temple, and experience the unique architectural styles and religious culture. 📍Evening: Return to Chiang Mai and enjoy the nightlife of Chiang Mai. Day 4: Doi Inthanon National Park and Relaxation Time 📍Morning: Head to Doi Inthanon National Park for nature hiking or sightseeing, enjoy the fresh air and beautiful natural scenery. 📍Afternoon: Return to Chiang Mai and enjoy a Thai massage SPA to relax your body and mind. Day 5: Cultural Exploration and Shopping 📍Morning: Visit Wat Phan Tao and Wat Umong, and feel the religious and cultural atmosphere of the ancient city of Chiang Mai. 📍Afternoon: Head to the Chiang Mai University Art Museum or the Chiang Mai National Museum to learn about the art and history of Chiang Mai. 📍Evening: Shop in Chiang Mai city, such as at MAYA Mall or Big C Supermarket, and buy souvenirs and gifts. Day 6: Farewell to Chiang Mai 📍Morning: Depending on the return flight time, you can choose to stroll around Chiang Mai city again or go to a shopping center near the airport for last-minute shopping. 📍Afternoon/Evening: Head to Chiang Mai Airport and end your pleasant trip to Chiang Mai.

Upon arriving in Chiang Mai, you will naturally feel happy and slow down. Thailand is indeed chill 🍃 and the accommodations are very comfortable. 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai Accommodation Guide 1⃣ Old City of Chiang Mai 【Accommodation Advantages】Quiet amidst the hustle and bustle, a gathering place for attractions and temples, convenient transportation 【Main Attractions】Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Sunday Night Market, Tha Phae Gate 【Suitable For】Everyone 【Recommended】Makha Hotel 2⃣ Chiang Mai University and Nimman Road 【Accommodation Advantages】A gathering place for literary youth, with many niche shops, cafes, etc. 【Main Attractions】Chiang Mai University, Nimman Road 【Suitable For】Quiet, artistic tourists 【Recommended】AT Nimman Conceptual Home 3⃣ Chang Klan Night Market 【Accommodation Advantages】A great place for shopping, a paradise for foodies, 2 kilometers from the Old City, excellent location 【Suitable For】Eating, drinking, playing, and strolling 【Recommended】Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel and Spa 4⃣ Riverside 【Accommodation Advantages】Enjoy the riverside scenery, visit Warorot Market 【Suitable For】Quiet living environment, affordable prices 【Recommended】Anantara Hotel 5⃣ Doi Suthep and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep 【Accommodation Advantages】Overlooking the panoramic view of Chiang Mai. Fresh air, pleasant climate 【Main Attractions】Doi Suthep, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep 【Suitable For】Leisure vacation 【Recommended】Chiang Mai Gate Bed & Breakfast

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!

Chiang Mai is a foreign city that is particularly suitable for independent travel. The travel services on Ctrip are comprehensive, with airport pick-up and drop-off services for only 10-30 RMB, half-day tours to "Doi Suthep Temple" and "Bhubing Palace", family-friendly activities such as "Mae Wang Elephant Camp" and "Night Safari", and the most recommended one-day tour to the White Temple and Black Temple in Chiang Rai. On the day of departure, there will be a special car to pick up and drop off at the hotel. Even if your English is poor, there will be a Chinese tour guide accompanying you throughout the journey. I chose to depart on Friday because as a foodie, I didn't want to miss the most famous Saturday and Sunday night markets in Chiang Mai, where there are various cheap and delicious snacks and exquisite handmade products for sale. Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand. It not only has a leisurely pace, but also is full of ancient and profound cultural heritage. You can walk around in slippers on the streets and alleys, and if you get tired, you only need to take a tuk-tuk or songthaew for 20 baht (5 RMB) as transportation. Strolling through any street or alley in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, you can encounter magnificent or peaceful Buddhist temples. This small city with a population of 500,000 surprisingly has over 300 temples of all sizes, and you may get confused. However, there are several particularly famous temples that you must visit. The first "Wat Phra Singh". It is the largest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, built in the 14th century, and is a perfect example of Lanna-style architecture. The first thing that catches your eye when entering the temple is the glittering golden Buddha statue, and the murals in the hall depict the ancient local costumes and customs. In the center of the temple is a 20-meter golden white tower, which is a strong representative style of Thai temples. The second "Qidilong Temple", also known as the Big Buddha Temple, is decorated with snakes and peacocks at the temple gate. There is a huge Buddha statue in the main hall, and the sense of space and the golden decorations inside the temple are very magnificent and exquisite. Along the path to the back square, there is a big Buddha pagoda. Although the ancient pagoda has been weathered by time and earthquakes, it appears majestic and magnificent under the reflection of the golden lotus flowers, with a simple and rustic charm. The third "Wat Chiang Man", the first temple in Chiang Mai, was built in 1300 and is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. The best building in the temple is the stupa of the main temple, which is surrounded by 15 elephants at the base, giving it a simple and vicissitudinous appearance that contrasts sharply with the dazzling golden elephant spire. Not far from the city, the "Double Dragon Temple" on the Suthep Mountain, also known as the Suthep Temple, is named after two long dragons sitting and lying on both sides of the steps. It is a famous Buddhist summer resort in Thailand. The Thai royal summer palace is also built on Suthep Mountain. The Phuping Palace can be opened to the public when the royal family is not there from April to December. The palace has beautiful white walls and yellow tiles, and is located in the green mountains and trees, with its own beauty of coolness and peace. The two breathtaking temples in Chiang Rai, the White Temple and the Black Temple, are the highlights of a trip to Chiang Mai. The White Temple was built by designer Cheler Mchai at his own expense and was first established in 1997. The entire complex is pure white and lustrous, with only small pieces of polished glass as borders or decorations, which is quite different from the usual temples. The details, such as the flying birds on the eaves, the standing statues on the roof, the reclining turtles on the pillars, and the flowing clouds on the flags, all reflect the exquisite and delicate design, which is a masterpiece of art. The White Temple tells the story of how one can reach the Buddhist paradise by crossing the Naihe Bridge and avoiding the temptation of hell with a single-minded focus. Next to the White Temple is a "glittering" golden building, which is actually a toilet and is probably the most beautiful toilet in the world. The Black Temple is located in a forest of lush grass, consisting of many intricately constructed Thai temples made of original logs. The theme of the Black Temple is hell and death, with water buffalo skulls lined up on the ground, animal skins and large shells on the table, and a complete elephant skeleton and dried snake specimens on display. The creator, Mr. Thawan Duchanee, spent 36 years gradually designing and building this huge open-air, garden-style private art museum. His disciple and friend, a Buddhist artist, was inspired by him to create the still unfinished White Temple. In Chiang Mai, magnificent temples can be seen everywhere, filled with the mysterious charm of Eastern Buddhist culture. With cheap prices and convenient transportation, it is definitely a perfect place for you to temporarily escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and people you see with your eyes open or closed, and let yourself fly. Take some beautiful photos that will make you want to cry and savor them slowly.

Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, is an ancient capital with rich nature and historic temples. It's about an hour's flight from Bangkok, and the city has a relaxed atmosphere. It's a place where you'll want to stay for days, with plenty of temple and cafe tours and activities to enjoy. The historic old town spreads out in the center of the city, and the area surrounded by a moat is dotted with prestigious temples such as Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, located on the mountain, is a must-see spot with a spectacular view of Chiang Mai. The Saturday Market and Sunday Market are also held on weekends, where you can enjoy local handmade goods and street food. There are many cafes with a nice atmosphere and natural restaurants, so we recommend relaxing and enjoying a cup of coffee☕💛 For active people, interacting with elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary🐘🌿, touring hill tribe villages🏡, and jungle trekking are also popular🚶♂️✨ If you go a little further, there are spots where you can feel even more nature, such as Chiang Dao Cave and Pai🌄 Chiang Mai is a place where both those who want to relax and those who want to be active can enjoy🏞️✨ It is a charming city where you can enjoy a leisurely time away from the hustle and bustle of Thailand💙🌿 #Thailand #tripOverseas travel

📍Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand🇹🇭 Sunday Walking Street Continue from Tha Phae Gate along Ratchadamnoen Road. 🕰️Opening hours: Around 17:00 to around 23:00 (go early to avoid crowds) Sunday Night Market is a large market held every Sunday in the old town of Chiang Mai🌉 Street food heaven🍜 A wide variety of Thai local foods! It's fun to walk around and eat Pad Thai, skewers, sushi, etc. It's also recommended to get a foot massage or shoulder massage at a street stall. It's a great way to relax while shopping or walking! #0 yen trip February 2025

When you come to Thailand, the easiest drink to drink is probably Tangmoban watermelon juice. In a hot country, most fruits are delicious no matter what you eat. Durian is hard to get used to, but once you eat it, you can eat it. Anyway, if you pay a little over 1,000 won, you can drink Tangmoban, which is generously filled, every day. #January travel support event #Chiang Mai travel

There are so many things to see, eat, and see at the night market no matter where you go Chiang Mai Night Market is so big and has so many shopping streets There are so many fancy items that are hard to find in Korea If you have this kind of taste, you can really enjoy shopping here. The prices are cheap, so you buy two instead of one.. #January travel support event #Chiang Mai travel

When I first came to Chiang Mai, I think I spent 10 hours just at the Sunday Market. The things I saw in each store were interesting, and there was a lot to eat, and there was busking and performances, and it still seemed to maintain that atmosphere. It wasn't boring, and if you're in Chiang Mai, this is a place you must visit. The glutinous rice donuts were also delicious. #January travel support event #Chiang Mai travel

Among the many markets in Chiang Mai, The largest and most interesting one is the Sunday Night Market, which is held every Sunday night. A place where you can enjoy everything from souvenirs to food. 🇹🇭🥰 📍Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand ⏰ 17:00~22:00 #JapanFlightEvent

#December Travel Support Event These days, dumplings are popular at the Chiang Mai night market. As expected, Japanese food is very popular. No matter which market you go to, there is a dumpling stand and the line is very long. I eat pad thai every day and it is delicious every day, and the pig's feet rice bowl is also delicious because it doesn't smell and the portion is large.

I found a place in the old town of Chiang Mai where stylish shops and galleries are gathered, so I'd like to introduce it to you 🎨 《Chany'a Shops & Gallery》 There were a variety of stylish accessories and balms that make great souvenirs ☺️ The elephant paintings are lovely too 🐘 It was located in the center of the Sunday market. *This place is open even on days when the Sunday market is not held! So, it's also recommended for those who can't come on Sundays and want to look for souvenirs 😸 💰Admission fee: Free 📍Location: 147/1 Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000 🕰️Opening hours 9:00-21:00 *Opens at 10:00 on Sundays only Chiangmai Thailand 🇹🇭 #FuriTabiWinter #ChiangMai #ThailandTrip #ChiangMaiTrip #chiangmai

#SoutheastAsiaTravel #ChiangMaiTravel This time, I will introduce you to Sunday Market, a market located in Chiang Mai Old Town that is only open on Sundays. Since this is a huge market, if you are traveling to Chiang Mai, it would be good to come on Sunday :) At this time, all roads are blocked, so if you take Bolt or Grab, there is a set place to get off. Still, it is great to look around, so I highly recommend it. They also sell various products such as fruits, snacks, wallets, bags, and clothes! 📍Location: Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand 📍Opening hours 17:00 - 22:00

#December Travel Support Event If you are planning a short trip to Chiang Mai, You absolutely must include Sunday. The night market atmosphere you expect from a Southeast Asian trip is here. It feels like, ‘I didn’t know what you liked, so I prepared everything,’ It really has everything. There are all kinds of food, and all kinds of products. So it feels like the entire population of Chiang Mai is here. Let’s have fun looking around while getting a massage in between!

#OctoberTravelSupportEvent In Chiang Mai, there is a Sunday Market that is only open on Sundays! This is said to be the largest night market in Chiang Mai! As expected, I went there and there were a lot of people and a lot of things.. and there was a lot of food! They also sell a lot of unique fruits, so I hope you go and buy some elephant pants and other souvenirs.

#100 Ways to Travel When you come to Chiang Mai, Thailand, if you want to visit the night market, you must go to the Sunday Night Market, which is the largest night market in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. It is only held every Sunday, and the stalls start at 4pm and continue until 10pm. It takes at least two or three hours to walk around from Thapae Gate. There is a wide variety of snacks in the night market. The taste is good and there are basically no disappointments. And the massage in the night market is really cheap, 150 baht per hour. And the technique is particularly accurate.

#TravelSupportEvent Chiang Mai cannot be discussed without the Sunday Market. That's why I recommend that you visit Chiang Mai on the weekend. There are many markets that are open on Saturdays and Sundays, and there are many things to see, but if you can't go to all of them, you must visit this Sunday Market. There is everything you need to eat and see.

If Bangkok has given me a dynamic city where day and night alternate, then Chiang Mai is about enjoying slow time with Buddha. There are more than 270 temples here, and as you walk through the city streets, you won't go far without seeing one. Most of them are free to enter, and inside, you'll find more devout Buddhists praying than tourists. The slowness of this city is evident in many places. I stayed in Chiang Mai for six days, and every day when I went out, there were cars, tuk-tuks, songthaews, and a lot of motorcycles on the road, but I never saw a traffic accident. When crossing pedestrian lanes, many without traffic lights, passing vehicles often voluntarily slow down and wait for you to cross. There's no speeding or road rage; people often wait quietly or simply yield. Chiang Mai's night markets are also a major part of the city, with the Chang Khlan Road night market being the most famous. The entire market is connected by several scattered but interconnected stall areas, with clothes, toys, souvenirs, and various food stalls spread out in each area. After six o'clock, it's usually packed with people of all skin colors from around the world. Smoking is not allowed in any of the stall areas, and if you're eating, you're expected to clean your table and dispose of your utensils in the trash after your meal, leaving a clean table for the next customer. I've never seen such a night market in any other city in my country. But the real highlight is the weekly Sunday night market, starting from Tha Phae Gate, it seems like the whole city pours in here. Many stalls from the usually crowded Chang Khlan Road night market also move here. Just walk around, and even thick legs will get slimmed down . Into the artsy vibe? I recommend visiting Nimman Road! Love ancient architecture? There's the Doi Suthep with its twin dragon temples, and Wat Chedi Luang! Bringing kids? You must visit the night safari or see the elephants! Or join me, let's go to the night market!

💄Hot mom says: The romance of Chiang Mai's old city needs no further introduction. Here it is quiet, elegant, and the air is fresh. You can wander aimlessly in the old city, cross the jungle and wade through the water, or go crazy shopping at the night market... 📍Tha Pae Gate: 🔹The most popular attraction in Chiang Mai, it is the best preserved of the four city gates of Chiang Mai. The red brick walls and flocks of pigeons add to the romance here! When there are fewer tourists in the early morning or at dusk, you can feel its sense of vicissitudes and age. 🔹On both sides of the city gate is the moat, in front of the gate is a small square, where you can feed pigeons. There are vendors selling pigeon food, corn for 10 baht a bag. 🔹If you want to take pictures, you can pay 100 baht to ask locals to take them. It is recommended to wear a white long skirt, which is more photogenic. 📍Chiang Mai Night Market: 🔹There are two night markets near Tha Pae Gate, both a 10-minute walk away, which can be visited together. ✅Sunday Market 🔸The Sunday Market is the largest night market in Chiang Mai. Every Sunday, from the square outside Tha Pae Gate on the east side of the old city of Chiang Mai, along Ratchadamnoen Road and several nearby branches, it crosses the main road in the center of the old city of Chiang Mai, all the way to Wat Phra Singh. There are food, daily necessities, clothes, handicrafts, etc. on the night market. ✅Saturday Walking Market 🔸The Saturday Night Market is located outside the south gate of Chiang Mai, separated from the Chiang Mai City Gate Night Market by a road. The Saturday Night Market goes south along the moat, with all kinds of snack stalls, fruit stalls, and handicrafts along the way. The scale is smaller than the Sunday Night Market, and there are relatively fewer people. 💯Restaurant recommendations: ✅Mr. Kai's Restaurant 🔸Located in the old city, close to the Saturday Night Market. The restaurant serves Northern Thai cuisine, is cheap, and the dining environment is quiet. 🍝Recommended dishes: Various fruit juices and shaved ice, curry stir-fried seafood, mango sticky rice, tom yum soup noodles, pineapple fried rice, cashew chicken ✅Wishing Tree Scenic Restaurant 🔸The location is a bit off, it is recommended to use Grab to call a car. Authentic Thai food, large portions, and the price is a bit high. 🍝Recommended dishes: Curry crab, mango shaved ice, pineapple rice, BBQ shrimp, mango sticky rice

Chiang Mai is a great place for family trips, surrounded by green mountains and rivers, with a variety of jungle outdoor activities and a wide range of wild animal species. The locals are simple and you can see ancient temples that are hundreds of years old everywhere, with a strong religious and cultural atmosphere. Attraction guide ①Tapei Gate Chiang Mai's ancient city has experienced the vicissitudes of wind, rain, and time, leaving only the red brick walls and white pigeons for future generations. 2. Pashin Temple Located in the ancient city, it is the largest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai. When visiting the temple, pay attention to your attire and you will also encounter many monks. ③ Sunday night market Located in the ancient city, it is the largest night market in Chiang Mai. Starting from Tha Phae Gate, it spans the ancient city all the way to Wat Phra Singh, nearly 1 kilometer long, offering a one-stop experience of eating, drinking and entertainment. ④Nimman Road Nimman Road is located between Chiang Mai Old City and Chiang Mai University. It is a famous small fresh and artistic district in Chiang Mai, gathering many unique cafes and restaurants with a strong sense of petty bourgeoisie. You can choose to take a songthaew or tuk-tuk to get there. 5. Chiang Mai University A comprehensive public university located in Thailand, with unique Thai characteristics, worth a visit. ⑥Su Tie Mountain & Shuanglong Temple "In Thai, 'Suthep' means 'friend of the gods'. Doi Suthep has an altitude of 1667 meters and there is a Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple halfway up the mountain." ⑦Baan Kang Wat Art Village Chiang Mai's emerging artistic sanctuary, a hidden gem in the city. Here, the traditional way of life of the Chiang Mai people is preserved, and the founder has turned it into a creative community filled with classical wooden houses, numerous handicraft shops, art studios, and other delightful surprises. ⑧Chiang Mai Night Safari During the day, if you're not too tired from playing, you can visit the Chiang Mai Night Safari located at the foot of Doi Suthep. The Chiang Mai Night Safari is the best night safari I've ever been to. Sitting in the sightseeing car, cute animals walk around you, such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, kangaroos, hippos, and more. Sometimes they even come to ask for food. Of course, fierce animals like tigers and lions are separated by safety nets.

There are many night markets in Chiang Mai. The most famous ones are the three night markets, the Changkang Night Market, the Saturday Night Market, and the Sunday Night Market. The niche night market has the Grasshopper Night Market and the Chiang Mai University Night Market. Chiang Mai Night Market The large Sunday night market is one kilometer long, the night market has everything, snacks, handicrafts, Thai horse killing chicken, street sketching, street performers... is listed as the world's top ten night market The Sunday Night Market attracts thousands of visitors every year. The local specialties of snacks and small items are the most attractive and distinctive in the night market.