Chiang Mai Night Market - Bazaar

Chiang Mai’s most famous area, the Night Market (Night Bazaar), is the best place to shop for unique souvenirs and items. Two long sidewalks, stretching along several blocks of Chan Klan road make up the Night Market and are crowded with small shops selling handicrafts and miscellaneous items from all over the region. A wide variety of things can be bought here, ranging from knock-off designer goods to hand-woven baskets and ornaments. Bargaining is a must here and most tourists seem to enjoy the opportunity to mark down prices.

The streets are crowded until 12pm, when the frenetic experience finally winds up. Even for wholesale handicrafts, the Night Market is a good place to start with your window shopping. Hill tribe women and their children walk through crowds displaying their goods on their arms and in little baskets; they may be persistent, but a simple shaking of the head often sends them away. Like all crowded tourist destinations, pickpocketing does occur and belongings should be kept close.
Western influence is noted in the Night Bazaar area, with Starbucks, Subway and McDonalds being the prime locations to relax and marvel at ones purchases. Transportation to the Night Market area is easy to come by (“night bazaar” is understood by all modes of public transport) and getting a ride out is not a problem, with songtaews and tuk-tuks lined on the street. Besides, it’s so central you can practically walk from here to your hotel or a nearby restaurant and bar.

The Night Market offers a unique shopping experience and is a definite must-see when visiting Chiang Mai, few people leave empty handed as the goods on display are so cheap (cheapest in Thailand generally), and the Thai handicrafts charming and delightful. Below are some recommended businesses at the night market.

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