Last updated on January 11th, 2025

For an authentic experience, here are the top 10 Chiang Mai Night Market and Morning Markets you must visit on your Chiang Mai trip!

Markets in Chiang Mai are one of the best places to visit on your Chiang Mai trip. Colourful markets are abundant such as night markets, morning markets, flea markets, and farmer’s markets scattered around the city. One can easily spend days for strolling and exploring different markets when visiting the city.

Chiang Mai has a myriad of markets. The most well-known Chiang Mai Markets most likely are the famous Saturday night and Sunday night walking markets. But there are still many more Chiang Mai markets awaiting you to explore.

The Chiang Mai Market lists can be overwhelming for first-time visitors when visiting the city. That’s why we’ve put together this Chiang Mai Market Guide and listed down where to go, and what to see and eat in the Chiang Mai Morning Market and Night Market.

Let’s explore the best Chiang Mai night market and morning market in the city!

The Best Chiang Mai Morning and Night Market

Here is the list of the best Chiang Mai Morning Market and Night Market that you should go to on your next visit to Chiang Mai.

The Best Chiang Mai Market (Morning and Night):

• Jing Jai (JJ) Morning Market
• Sunday Night Market Walking Street
• Saturday Night Market (Wualai Walking Street)
• Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
• Chang Phuak Gate Night Market – for food only
• Chiang Mai University Night Market
• Nimman White Market and Street Food Market
• Warorot Market

Chiang Mai Market Tips: Please take note one cannot drink any alcohol or beer when walking in the market.

Jing Jai (JJ) Morning Market

Chiang Mai’s Jing Jai Market, more commonly called the JJ Market is a famous open-air market that combines the farmer’s market, organic market, flea market, and the creative craft market in the same area.

Although JJ market completely targets tourists, it is still rewarding to visit. The setting is serene with many stalls setting up under a glade of trees that provide an idyllic setting plus plenty of shade. One of the trendiest markets in Chiang Mai.

JJ Market is a weekend morning market, opening from 7:00 to 13:00 every Saturday and Sunday. It is located a bit outside the old town and requires about 10 minute ride from the city center. But you could easily take a taxi or Grab to get there.

READ MORE: Jing Jai (JJ) Market Chiang Mai: A Travel Guide Blog

Jing Jai Market sells healthy organic fruits, vegetables, and agricultural products from Chiang Mai’s highland farmers. You could also buy local food, sit and relax in the small canteen or under the trees while enjoying the live music from the local musicians who also sing beautiful songs.

Jing Jai Market (JJ Market)
Opening Hours: Every Weekend from 7:00 to 13:00.
Location: Atsadathon Road, near Kham Thiang Flower Market and Tesco Lotus.

Sunday Night Market Walking Street

Chiang Mai’s Sunday Night Market Walking Street, also known as Tha Pae Walking Street is the most popular night market to experience in Chiang Mai. It is a must-visit night market if you are in Chiang Mai on Sunday!

Chiang Mai’s Sunday Night Market Walking Street is started at Tha Pae Gate and runs along Ratchadamnoen Road, until Wat Phra Singh in the centre of the old city for around one kilometre. The road will be closed from 16:00 and it will create a temporary walking street for night market activities.

In Chiang Mai Sunday Night Market Walking Street, you will find a mass of a huge variety of handicrafts, souvenirs, artwork, handmade items, and street food options serving everything scattered among its narrow streets. Locals and visitors come here for food, shopping, massage, and entertainment. Street performers at every corner are making the ambiance of this market superb.

Chiang Mai Sunday Night Market Walking Street
Opening Hours: Every Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00.
Location: Starts at Tha Pae Gate and runs all along Ratchadamnoen Rd.

Saturday Night Market (Wualai Walking Street)

Chiang Mai Saturday Night Market, also known as the Wualai Walking Street is another highly recommended market to visit in Chiang Mai. It is like a mini-size of Sunday Night Market as most vendors are setting their stalls at both markets. It is smaller but still crowded with people!

Chiang Mai Saturday Night Market takes place every Saturday evening from 16:00 to 22.30. It is located at Wualai Road, which is the south-west side of the old city opposite Chiang Mai South Gate.

Saturday Night Market (Wualai Walking Street)
Opening Hours: Every Saturday from 16:00 to 22:30.
Location: Wualai Road, starts from Chiang Mai Gate (Pratu Chiang Mai).

Chiang Mai Market Guide Tips: A visit to Saturday Night Market should be combined with a visit to the Silver Temple (Wat Sri Suphan) which is located on the same street. The Silver Temple lit up at night and it looks like covered in silver.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

If you’re not in Chiang Mai on the weekend there are also other night bazaars and markets in the area.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a place with a huge collection of shops and stalls. You’ll find street food stalls, local and international chain restaurants, travel agents, souvenirs, clothing and craft stalls, music, and other entertainment. Although Night Bazaar is not as huge as Sunday Night Market, still, it’s still a great spot for an evening walk, a tasty meal from a street food stall, and maybe some shopping.

The Night Bazaar runs everyday evening from 18:00 to 22.30 at Changklan Road on the east side of the old city. It is about 10 minutes walking distance from Tha Pae Gate.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Opening Hours: Daily from 18:00pm to 23:00
Location: Changklan Road, near Le Meridien Hotel and Dusit Hotel.

Chang Phuak Gate Night Market

Another reliable street market in Chiang Mai that specializes in street food is the Chang Phuak Gate Night Market. This market is one of the best places for street food in Chiang Mai. It is lively at night where locals and tourists come here to enjoy their dinner and supper here.

The Chang Phuak Gate Night Market filled up with about 10 to 20 food stalls which offered a wide range of tasty Thai dishes. Some of the stalls here have been around for ages. The iconic Cowboy hat lady for braised pork leg rice and Suki Koka are always with people in the queue for their food. Other food options include dumplings, seafood, Thai sausage, fried omelets, grilled meat on sticks, fresh fruit smoothies, and many more.

A night market to visit for a foodie.

Chang Phuak Gate Night Market
Opening Hours: Daily from 17:00 until midnight.
Location: Opposite Chang Phuak Gate (The North side of the Old City wall).

Warorot Market

Commonly known as Kad Luang by locals, Warorot Market is the most popular local market in Chiang Mai. This three-story complex building is located in the little Chinatown area of Chiang Mai. Local vendors set up their stalls selling fresh products, spices, snacks, local souvenirs, and great food.

Inside the building, the upper floors mostly feature handicrafts, clothes, and bags. The ground floor is dedicated to food and packaged food such as dried fruits, teas, pork skin, dried shrimp, and mushrooms. You’ll also see fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruits in the Warorot Market.

Locals visit Warorot Market to do their daily shopping. Items here are cheaper and you can get a feel for the local way of life.

Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
Opening Hours: Daily from 5:00 to 18:00.
Location: Chang Moi Road, Chinatown area close to the Ping River.

Chiang Mai University Night Market

Another popular Chiang Mai night market for food is the Chiang Mai University Night Market. It is situated close to Chiang Mai University and is popular among locals, especially students. There are around 300 stalls set up in the market, selling food, clothing, fashion, and furnishing items. The market is not huge but can easily spend 2 to 3 hours on food and shopping.

Chiang Mai night market is open daily from 17:00 until around 23:00.

Chiang Mai University Night Market (Student Night Market)
Opening Hours: Daily from 17:00 until around 23:00.
Location: Tambon Chang Phueak Road, nearby Chiang Mai University.

Nimman Street Food Market

The “One Nimman” is a beautiful European-style plaza, surrounded by Lanna-style buildings. A couple of night markets take place every Friday to Sunday, from 15:00 to 22:00.

The Nimman Street Food Night Market takes place in the One Square area, in the shadow of a big and beautiful clock tower. There were around 20 food and drink stalls selling street snacks such as seafood sticks, pad thai, Thai dishes, coconut ice cream, grilled pork, plus a variety of local snacks.

The highlight is the live music taking place in the cobbled square where you can enjoy the food and chill with the lively music at night!

Nimman White Market

The Nimman White Market around the edge of the One Nimman Complex is coupled with the visit with Nimman Street Food Market. This market is described as a Japanese Lanna Hand Craft night market with about 30 stalls selling beautifully handcrafted and artisan goods of all varieties.

The vibe in Nimman White Market is fantastic like a flea market and the items are fine and high quality. If you haven’t already bought some treats for friends and family back home, this is the place to stock up on quality, affordable pieces.

Overall: Plan A Visit To Chiang Mai Market

All in all, we hope our Chiang Mai Market Guide is helpful. It is always a great way to start your day at Chiang Mai Morning Market or end your day in one of the Chiang Mai Night Markets for food and shopping. The bustling markets always are the best place for shopping, eating delicious street food, and getting in touch with local culture. Although the items sold are mostly similar, but still, we truly enjoyed our visit to the market.

If time is permitted, we recommend visiting at least one night market (Sunday Tha Pae Walking Street, Wualai Walking Street, or Chiang Mai University Night Market) to experience the lively bustling market vibe. Then, plan your morning visit to Jing Jai Market for a chill market vibe and go to Warorot Market to buy your souvenirs to bring back home.

That’s it. Enjoy your trip to Chiang Mai!

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Last updated on January 11th, 2025

If you are in Chiang Mai, make sure to stop by Khao Soi Mae Sai for some of the city’s famous food. It is rated as one of the must-eat for khao soi in Chiang Mai.

It is impossible to come to Chiang Mai without eating a delicious Khao Soy, a specialty of the Northern Thailand region. During our trip to Chiang Mai, we spent quite a while trying to decide which Khao Soi place to try. Khao Soi Mae Sai is one of the places we taste for the best Khao Soi.

The Khao Soi we had from Khao Soi Maesai was so delicious, that I have no words to describe the flavors and textures found in just one plate. You should go there if you want to try the traditional food of Northern Thailand.

Let’s check out our food experience in Khao Soi Mae Sai – probably the best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai!

Khao Soi Mae Sai

Khao Soi Mae Sai is one of the popular places to eat Khao Soi in Chiang Mai. The place has been very well reviewed on social media networks, websites, and even on local Thai TV programs. It even rewarded with Michelin Bib Gourmand for continuous 3 years (still counting!) for its good quality food.

The price is also very reasonable. Depending on the meat chosen, the price is only about 50 to 60 baht. It offers fantastic fare at great value.

Khao Soi Maesai is open from 8:00 to 16:00. But some of the food on the menu is finished at about 14:00 due to the popularity. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Khao Soi Mae Sai (ข้าวซอย)
Opening Hours: From 8:00 to 16:00. Closed on Sunday.
Address: 29, 1 Ratchaphuek Alley, Tambon Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District.

How To Get to Khao Soi Mae Sai

Khao Soi Mae Sai is conveniently located in the heart of the Nimman. It is easily accessible on foot with an easy walk from Maya Shopping Center. From the Old Town area, you can walk from the North Gate of the old city. Alternatively, just get to the restaurant with the Grab app easily!

Please take note that parking is limited.

The place is usually busy and packed with tourists and locals. It usually with queue outside. But no worry as the line moved very fast and the waiting time was not long. There is even a queue system in a busier period. Just grab a number when you get there and wait to be called.

We waited for about 15 minutes before seated.

How To Order in Khao Soi Maesai

Khao Soi Maesai has a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere. The staff here are very friendly, competent, and can speak English. The place is not too big and only has about 10 to 15 dining tables. It is possible that you had to share a table with other people unless you came as 4 people.

Ordering food is pretty straightforward. There is a plastic menu with pictures with numbers. You order by writing on a little pad of paper when you sit down and then hand it to a server at the counter. Can’t get easier than that!

Obviously, Khao soi is the most popular noodle dish here, but the other noodles on the menu are equally good. We each ordered the popular khao soi gai (chicken curry noodles), together with Thai milk tea.

Khao Soi – Curry Broth

Without a long wait, our Khao Soi was served. The bowl comes with a plate of greens, shallots, and lime wedges. Put some or all in your khaosoi and squeeze the lime.

The khao soi is perfect – just the right amount of heat, sweetness, and accompaniments!

The curry broth is flavorful and smooth. There was just the right amount of coconut and well balanced with seasoning in it. It was not too crazily spicy but incredibly tasty, especially when you add that squeeze of lime. But you may also add on chili if you prefer spicy.

Khao Soi – Crispy Egg Noodles

The chicken is cooked to perfection. The meat is tender and just melts in your mouth. While the noodles are chewy with excellent texture. We particularly like its crispy egg noodles, something to die for! 

Overall, the proportions here are good though with meat, noodles, curry broth, and some vegetables. A well-balanced bowl of khao soi.

Overall: Is Khao Soi Mae Sai the best in Chiang Mai?

All in all, we highly recommend anyone who visits Chiang Mai to eat in Khao Soi Mae Sai. The khao soi here is phenomenal, absolutely heavenly. We have tried others in Chiang Mai, and this one is far and away the best during our food trip in Chiang Mai. Even if this is not your favorite Khao Soi but definitely in the top three!

If you’re in Chiang Mai, drop by Khao Soi Mae Sai to taste the best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai!

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Last updated on January 11th, 2025

A visit in Chiang Mai is not complete without visiting its Holiest Shrine – Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Here sharing the Doi Suthep travel guide blog with tips from our visit!

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, or commonly known as Doi Suthep, is one of Chiang Mai’s most impressive temples. This holiest temple lies just outside the city atop Mount Doi Suthep at 5,400 meters above sea level. Visitors can see the great view of Chiang Mai City and its surrounding from the mountain above. The temple is a sacred place for Buddhists.

A visit to Doi Suthep offers you some gorgeous golden pagodas and amazing panoramic views of Chiang Mai. The chedi is coated almost completely in gold which is truly amazing! It is a must-see for your Chiang Mai itinerary!

To help you make the most of your time exploring Doi Suthep, here sharing some useful travel information and tips in this Wat Phra That Doi Suthep travel guide blog.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

First established in the 1380s, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a sacred site and an important temple to the Thai people. It is known as one of the most beautiful temples in Chiang Mai and is famous for its incredible piece of architecture and skilled craftsmanship.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is also often referred to as “Doi Suthep” although this is actually the name of the mountain where it is located.

Below are some of the handy travel tips when planning your visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep:

How To Get To Doi Suthep from Chiang Mai

Located on the hilly side, Doi Suthep is about 11 kilometers away from the center of Chiang Mai. Although it is slightly far from the city, Doi Suthep can be easily reached from the city.

Here are the options for how to get to Doi Suthep from Chiang Mai:

• Songthaew: The cheapest way to get to Doi Suthep is by taking a Songthaew. From Chang Pauk Gate, Songthaew leaves frequently to take you to the entrance with a nearly hour-long journey.
• Tuk-Tuk: You can also hire a Tuk-tuk to take you to the temple. Expect to haggle for the price.
• Renting a motorbike and driving yourself is also doable. But take note the hilly windy road to the temple required about an hour’s drive.
• A better option is the e-hailing (car or minivan) if you are traveling with a group of people. It is also the easiest way and more comfortable.

Alternatively, you could visit Doi Suthep on a guided tour. Several tour options will take you to Doi Suthep and combine other locations in the area.

• Doi Suthep and Wat Umong Night Tour
• Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

A Trip To Doi Suthep

Once you arrive at Doi Suthep, there are two ways to get to the main temple ground.

You can choose to climb a monstrous staircase of 306 steps with the Naga Serpent (dragon’s body) to reach it. No worry as there is a beautiful view along the hike.

If this is difficult for you, there is an optional funicular for an extra 50 baht (30 baht for the ride and 20 baht for donation) to get you to the temple ground at top of the hill.

Doi Suthep Travel Tips: We recommend taking the funicular up and walking the 306 steps down the staircase when leaving.

Please remember to dress respectfully as it is restricted to enter the main temple ground.

Make sure your knees and elbows are covered or you can rent a sarung at the entrance. You will also be asked to remove your shoes while walking around inside the main temple. There are shoe racks to store them or you could put them in your backpack.

Golden Stupa and Chatras

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is artistically crafted and magnificent. It is truly stunning with towering pagodas, glittering temples, and Buddha statues bathed in gold.

The 24m tall stupa is gold-plated and shines brightly. It is the Holiest part of the temple with Chatras (umbrellas) surrounding it. It’s really beautiful on a blue sky day as the golden architecture really shines in the sunlight

Follow local and walk around the Golden Stupa for praying.

There is so much to see here. You can easily spend a couple of hours here admiring all the detailed and captivating religious artwork and architecture.

There are also many smaller structures surrounding the temple when you wandering around. All are decorated with paintings, historical murals, and statues that depict Buddhist stories and teachings.

Doi Suthep is crowded with worshippers and tourists. But the temple remains quiet, clean, and well-maintained. The atmosphere is peaceful and serene, with the sound of chanting monks adding to the tranquil ambiance.

Observation Deck

Lastly, make sure to tour the back of the temple before the end of your visit.

At the back of the temple, there is an observation deck where you could have a panoramic view of the city. The surrounding area is really beautiful with mountains and forests around it. The view of Chiang Mai is majestic!

Overall: A Visit to Doi Suthep

All in all, a visit to Doi Suthep is highly recommended. We walked around the stupa, sit in front of the giant Buddha statue, and pray for healing. It was indeed an experience and one of the most beautiful temples I’ve been to in Chiang Mai. Definitely worth a trip!

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