Shopping locations in Chiang Mai can be divided into four categories: traditional markets, tourist night markets, university business districts, and shopping centers. As far as tourist night markets are concerned, Saturdays and weekends night markets are definitely the most preferred choice. It opens on weekends and holidays because it is a night market suitable for locals and foreign tourists. It is rich, distinctive and cheap. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a pilgrimage to Chiang Mai!
Let’s talk about the night market in Chiang Mai first
The style of each night market in Thailand is shaped by a combination of many large and small stalls. If the stalls sell the same things, then it means that the level of sightseeing in the night market is too high, and the vendors are following the trend. It seems easy to sell. The things that cause things are similar.Conversely, if the stalls are quite diverse, with ingenious goods everywhere, and there are too many people, then it is a good place to dig treasures!
The Saturday Night Market on Valai Road in Chiang Mai belongs to the latter.
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Head to the weekend night market on Valai Road, Chiang Mai
On the riversideSala Lanna Chiang Mai Italia RestaurantEnjoy American meals and English afternoon tea in the restaurant. After a leisurely afternoon, ride a motorcycle in the evening to the Saturday Night Market on Valais Road.When I arrived at the Saturday Night Market at around XNUMXpm, it was a time when the weather was cool and there were not many people. It was particularly comfortable to stroll around the night market.
On the Valai Road outside the Chiang Mai Gate in the southern part of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, thousands of stalls gather every Saturday. There are many stalls on both sides of the main road of Lai Road, and the alleys and open spaces that branch out on both sides also gather many catering stalls, which have the function of dispersing the crowds and rest and dining. The entire night market is so huge that people can’t finish shopping all night. Yeah!
Experience of visiting Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
I wandered around three night markets on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Chiang Mai for three consecutive days. Regarding the Saturday night market on Valai Road in Chiang Mai, I personally think that in the itinerary, you can consider a few points:
– Which night market to choose?
The itinerary coincides with Saturday and Sunday, it is quite recommended to arrange a night to go shopping.However, the two night market stalls on Saturday and Sunday are actually quite repetitive, unless there is no other itinerary in the evening, or there is some kind of enthusiasm for the night market, or there will be regrets about buying less things. You don’t need to go shopping for two consecutive days. Large night market.
-Which mode of transportation?
It is recommended to take a Tuk Tuk or Shuangtiao to the Saturday Night Market. After strolling from the end of the road to the end, you can directly take the car back to the hotel.We rode a motorcycle this time. Not only did we find a parking space, but we had to turn back halfway through the walk. In addition, the Valais Road was narrow and it was really difficult to have physical strength and charge, but the whole Valais Road walked over and came back. .
-How to arrange the time?
The night market is open for sale from 5 o'clock. It is recommended to go as early as possible, and it is more comfortable to stroll around.After 7 o'clock, when the crowds gather one after another, the narrow Valais Road is really awkward!Of course, you can also go later to avoid the most crowded 7-9 o'clock period, but with the increasing number of Chinese tourists, everyone really needs to be mentally prepared.
Next, let us look at the photos directly and experience the grandeur and charm of the Saturday night market!
▲ Simple things often contain simple delicacies!
▲ Seeing the colorful snacks, you know that you are already in Thailand!
▲Many ingenuity and humor can often be seen in various pattern designs.
▲ At the Saturday night market, it is not just a batch of goods that are so cheap, they are cheap everywhere!
▲ There are only two lanes on Valais Road. After a stall is set up next to it, the space for walking is limited, and there are few crowds after XNUMX o'clock in the evening.
▲ At six o'clock in the afternoon, the Thai national anthem was sung on time. Everyone stood still in place in a tacit understanding. It is a rare moment of stillness in the night market.
▲ The customized house number on the spot, from the language of the booth sign, you can see the rise of Chinese tourists!
▲Wandering down the night market in one night, you can see more than one hundred elephant shapes!
▲ Very suitable for buying back as a shopping bag.
▲Small and cute ice cream, there is a blonde sister next to it that it is delicious!Can't help but buy a plate, it's actually more interesting than delicious.
▲ This kind of ice cream can be regarded as the humor and creativity of the Thai people.
▲ Don't get tired of kebabs!It's cheap and delicious, and I have to buy one after another at that night market.
▲ There are many stalls selling food and beverages in the alleys that branch out from Valais Road.
▲ The size of the hand-made mobile phone holder is a little different.It took a while to find a shelf that can hold the iPhone 6 Plus. YA!
▲ When there are too many people on Wanyi Road, it is recommended to eat something and massage in the alleys nearby.
▲ The stalls in the alleys are also a good place to dig treasures!
◎ Chiang Mai Saturday Night Market. Chiangmai Saturday Night Market @ WuaLai Road. ถนนคนเดินวัวลาย
– English address: Wualai Road., Tambol Hai Ya, Amphor Muang, Chiang Mai
– Address in Thai: ถนนวัวลาย, ตำบลหายยา อำเภอเมือง จังหดูงงงุงง
-Business hours: 17:00-24:00.Every Saturday
