The top 10 markets in Chiang Mai

MARKETS, CHIANG MAI Updated : Jun 20, 2017, 11.37 AM IST

Alana Morgan

Alana Morgan is a twenty-something traveller trying to figure out life one place at a time, and blogging about it at Paper Planes. Originally from Seattle, she"s been living, working, and travelling in Thailand and Southeast Asia for the past three years with no plans to "settle down" anytime soon.

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Chiang Mai is one of the best places in Thailand to stock up on traditional Thai handicrafts, tailor-made clothing, unique souvenirs and specialty food items from one of its many markets. While travellers are often familiar with three of the city’s larger night markets, there are certainly more markets to discover selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, to wooden antiques and more.
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Chiang Mai Gate Market

The fresh market at Chiang Mai Gate (the south gate in the Old City) will look completely different depending on what time you visit. If you want to experience a truly local aspect of life in Chiang Mai, head to the mark...more

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Flower Market

On the backside of Wororot Market along the Mae Ping River you’ll find a street lined with stalls and shops selling fresh flowers all day and night. Decorative garlands used for offerings made out of jasmine blossom, mar...more

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Thippanet Market

Buddhist amulets play a big role in Thai culture and you’ll soon notice many Thais, particularly men, wearing some form of amulet or Buddha figurine around their neck. The amulets are made by temples or individual monks ...more

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JJ Market

If you’re an antique lover or looking for some classic Thai wooden furniture stop by JJ Market on Atsadathon Road. While not nearly as large as Baan Tawai, the market, which is housed in a complex of different buildings,...more

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Chiang Mai’s Student Markets

There are two markets close to Chiang Mai University that are particularly popular with the town’s student population and filled with cheap clothes, cheap food, and plenty of cheap accessories and other trinkets. One of ...more

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Baan Tawai

Though not directly in the city of Chiang Mai, Baan Tawai should be at the top of any traveller’s list if they’re looking for Thai wood products, furniture and home decor. Located less than 20 km south of the city, Baan ...more

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Warorot Market

You can find literally anything within the Warorot Market complex (that’s technically made up of several different markets that have fused together). From live frogs and eels to reams of fabric and clothing, fishing nets...more

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Saturday Walking Street

The Saturday Walking Street is a smaller version of the Sunday Walking Street and, while still a hit with tourists, more geared toward the locals. You’ll see the same street performers and some of the same stalls here as...more

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Sunday Walking Street

Probably Chiang Mai’s most well-known market, the Sunday Walking Street runs every Sunday evening going late into the night. Starting at Tha Pae Gate with street stalls and a food court then running the length of Ratchad...more

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Night Bazaar

Open nightly starting around 6:00 pm, Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar is the place to go to do some major souvenir shopping. The complex is massive and made up of several different market areas, including street stalls, brick ...more

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