Thing to do
Sunday Walking Street
Weekly evening market that closes Ratchadamnoen Road from Tha Phae Gate to Wat Phra Singh, with crafts, street food and temple-courtyard food courts.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Nightly market on Chang Khlan Road east of the Old City, combining street stalls with the covered Kalare and Anusarn markets and their food courts.
At a glance
- Type
- Night market
- Area
- Chang Khlan, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Good to know
- Free entry
- Food court
- Muay Thai
Why we recommend it
The Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is the city's every-night market, spread along Chang Khlan Road between Tha Phae Road and Sridonchai Road, just east of the Old City moat. Trading on this strip goes back to the mid-20th century, when it served caravans arriving from Yunnan, and today it is the place most visitors end up on any evening that is not Saturday or Sunday.
The bazaar is really several markets in one. Open-air stalls line Chang Khlan Road itself, selling elephant-print trousers, lacquerware, carved wooden elephants, silk scarves and phone cases. Behind them, the Kalare Night Bazaar is a covered complex with permanent clothing and craft shops, a food court that works on prepaid coupons and a Muay Thai stadium. Next door, Anusarn Market is smaller and quieter, with home décor, clothing and cooked food.
Shopping here is more commercial than at the weekend walking streets, and bargaining is expected at the open-air stalls, where opening prices can be well above what a local shop would charge. Fixed-price permanent shops are a better bet if you dislike haggling. For food, the street stalls and food courts cover the northern basics, including khao soi, sai oua and mango sticky rice, at modest prices.
The market runs from around 18:00 until late, and the busiest time is about 19:00 to 21:00. Arriving just after 18:00 makes for a calmer browse. Entry is free and most stalls are cash only, though there are cash machines along the road. Politely ignore touts offering free shows, cheap tuk-tuk rides or trips that end in gem shops. Muay Thai bouts at Kalare are ticketed separately.
The bazaar suits souvenir hunters, families and anyone looking for an easy evening out, and its range of food makes it an easy dinner stop for groups with mixed tastes. It is about a 15-minute walk from the moat, or a short ride in a shared red truck. On Sundays, many locals and visitors prefer the Sunday Walking Street instead. Warorot Market, near Chang Khlan Road, is close enough for a daytime visit.
Bring a bag for purchases and check the quality of anything you buy before paying.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar FAQs
When is the Night Bazaar open?
Every evening from around 18:00 until late.
Where is it?
On Chang Khlan Road between Tha Phae Road and Sridonchai Road, east of the Old City moat.
What are Kalare and Anusarn?
Covered market complexes beside the street stalls, with shops and food courts.
Should I bargain?
Yes, at open-air stalls; permanent shops usually have fixed prices.
Is there Muay Thai?
Yes, the Kalare complex has a Muay Thai stadium with separately ticketed bouts.
When is it busiest?
From about 19:00 to 21:00; arrive just after 18:00 for a calmer visit.
Do stalls accept cards?
Most are cash only, but there are cash machines on Chang Khlan Road.
How do I get there?
It is about a 15-minute walk from the Old City moat or a short ride by shared red truck.