Do the Sunday Walking Street if your dates allow — it’s the biggest. Saturday is Wualai for silver and crafts. Every night, the Night Bazaar covers souvenirs and Chang Phueak covers food.
Markets, days and hours
| Market | When | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Walking Street (Ratchadamnoen Rd, from Tha Phae Gate) | Sun ~16:00–23:00 | Biggest: crafts, food, street music |
| Wualai Saturday Walking Street (south of the moat) | Sat ~16:00–22:30 | Silverwork, ceramics, textiles |
| Night Bazaar (Chang Klan Rd) | Daily ~17:00–24:00 | Souvenirs, food courts |
| Anusarn Market (south end of Chang Klan) | Daily ~17:00–24:00 | Seafood and Thai food court |
| Chang Phueak Gate market | Daily ~17:00–24:00 | Local food; famous khao soi |
| Chiang Mai Gate market | Daily, morning and ~18:00–24:00 | Cheap local dinners |
Days and hours checked October 2026 against operator pages, booking platforms and recent visitor reports. They change — confirm before you pay.
What things cost
- Market dishes mostly 40–180 THB; khao soi around 40–60 THB.
- Hand-painted umbrellas and crafts: opening prices often ~1.5× what stalls accept.
- Night Bazaar souvenirs: openers can be 2× the closing price — compare stalls first.
- Silver at Wualai: everyday jewellery roughly 800–3,000 THB; 10–15% off is realistic.
Tips
- Arrive before 18:00 on Sunday — by 19:30 the street is shoulder to shoulder.
- Bring cash in 100 THB notes; foreign-card ATM withdrawals cost about 220 THB each.
- Food prices are fixed; bargain only on goods, and smile.
- Grab home: the walking streets close to traffic, so walk to a main road for pickup.
Which night market in Chiang Mai is best?
The Sunday Walking Street is the biggest and best overall. Wualai on Saturday is better for silver and crafts; the Night Bazaar runs every night.
What day is the Chiang Mai walking street?
Sunday on Ratchadamnoen Road from Tha Phae Gate, and Saturday on Wualai Road south of the Old City.
Can I bargain at Chiang Mai night markets?
Yes for goods, especially at the Night Bazaar. Food prices are fixed.
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