For the itinerary to Chiang Mai, Thailand, first of all refer to the previous "40 highly rated star hotels in Chiang Mai》Book a room and enjoy the cost-effective resort hotel facilities and food.The second is to arrange the four major items of "market plus night market", "food plus massage", "historical temple tour" and "local tour". You can probably plan a leisurely and fulfilling Chiang Mai tour. trip.Next, this article will introduce the special bazaars around Chiang Mai, let everyone choose the goal of shopping in Chiang Mai.
Good place for shopping in Chiang Mai
in"Record of renting a motorcycle in Chiang Mai》After getting the most convenient means of transportation in Chiang Mai, riding a motorcycle around the ancient city of Chiang Mai, you can comfortably travel through various markets and shopping malls. Here, the shopping places in Chiang Mai are divided into " There are four categories: traditional local market, tourist market night market, university characteristic business district, and modern shopping center.
From the perspective of riding a motorcycle, the locations are actually not far apart. Except for the market on Friday and XNUMXth, where business hours are restricted, the rest of the locations can be interspersed in the itinerary at will, and you can also make a rich itinerary at will.
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Traditional local market
When you come to the ancient city of Chiang Mai, the northern rose of Thailand, the first recommendation is to visit the local traditional market to fully feel the local characteristics and vitality.Perhaps the local traditional market sells daily necessities and ingredients. It is not a shopping place where things are easy to buy or can be taken back to the country. But just eating and drinking on the spot and feeling the vitality of the local culture are worth the fare.
In addition, signing up for a Thai cooking class is also a good choice.Many Thai cooking courses for tourists to sign up will take the trainees to visit the traditional market first, introduce the ingredients and seasonings of Thai cuisine, and include the Thai cuisine course in the itinerary, so that you can visit the traditional market and train the Thai cuisine Three things to do with brunch, everything is done together.
[Riverside Traditional Market]
Warorot Market and Longan Market are located in the east of the ancient city of Chiang Mai and beside the Mae Bin River. They are across Wichayanon Road. They can be visited during the day. If it’s night, Wichayanon Road will turn into a night market. It can be said to be a good place to go shopping during the day and at night.
The Longan market mainly sells products with Chinese characteristics, and the Warorot market mainly sells products with Thai characteristics. Both are very lively and have local characteristics. The sightseeing color is quite light at present, which is very suitable for people who want to experience the local market. For cultural tourists, Chinatown is right next to it. It is well worth spending a half-day to come here and walk around.
- Waroros Market (Google Map)
- Ton Lam Yai Market (Google Map)
- San Pa Khoi Market (Google Map)
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※ Longan market selling Chinese specialty products
※ Warorot Market where special Thai products are sold
[Gucheng Traditional Market]
The traditional markets beside the ancient city of Chiang Mai are Song Chai Market near Tha Phae Gate, and Gan Phae Gate Market and Chiang Mai Gate Market in the north and south. The transportation can be said to be convenient and very easy. On the way into the itinerary.Among them, Songpi Market is also a market guide place for Thai cuisine courses. You can also try to sign up for Thai cuisine courses and visit the traditional market.
- Somphet Market / Ming Muang Market (Google Map)
- Chang Phueak Gate Market (Google Map)
- Chiang Mai Gate Market (Google Map)
- Ton Payom Market (Google Map)
[Local traditional market]
In the northern area of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, there are still many traditional markets scattered around. If you are still not satisfied after visiting the above-mentioned traditional markets, or if you are not far from your hotel, you can continue to explore the north.
- Thanin Market / Siri Wattana Market (Google Map)
- Muang Samut Market (Google Map)
- Tree Market (Google Map)
- JJ market chiangmai (Google Map)
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Tourist market / night market
Walking the night market is a must-have itinerary when you come to Chiang Mai, Thailand. The night market is also the best place for locals and tourists to have fun, shopping, shopping, massage and eating and drinking.If the itinerary falls on Saturdays and Sundays, the large-scale night market on Saturdays and Sundays should be the first choice. If you can only arrange to go to the night market on weekdays, going to Chang Klan Road in the east of the ancient city of Chiang Mai can also kill the whole night.
[Chiang Mai Tourist Night Market]
The Chiang Mai Tourist Night Market on Chang Klan Road is connected to the Kalal Night Market in the north, and the Anu Merchant Market in the south. The three night markets are connected together, and it is absolutely impossible to spend all night shopping.The night market in the entire district is open every day, suitable for those who come to Chiang Mai for the first time to experience, and also suitable for those who do not include Saturdays and Sundays in Chiang Mai’s itinerary and cannot see the large-scale markets on Saturdays and Sundays.
The vendors along Chang Klan Road are mostly tourists' prices, so you can rest assured that bargaining is fine.If you feel that they are all things and prices for tourists, you can just eat and drink here, plus enjoy the cheap massage on the roadside, it will be no problem to spend the whole night.
- Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (Google Map)
- Anusan Market (Google Map)
- Kalare Night Bazaar (Google Map)
Introduction article:
※ Pan according to the Chiang Mai Tourist Night Market on Chang Klan Road.
※ Anu Merchant Market in the south of Chiang Mai Tourist Night Market.
※ Kalal Night Market in the north of Chiang Mai Tourist Night Market.
[Chiang Mai Holiday Night Market]
Chiang Mai’s Sunday Night Market and Saturday Night Market are located on Rachadamnoen Road in the ancient city of Chiang Mai and Wualai Road outside the ancient city. The two large night markets along the main road have developed to overflowing alleys and lanes beside the road. The vacant lot is distributed in a tree shape, and it is also endless to stroll all night.
The time and location of the night market on Sunday and Saturday are too close, and many stalls are repeated. Unless you are a person who likes to visit the night market, you may be a little tired after visiting the large night market for two consecutive nights. It is recommended to arrange massage or other Shopping itinerary in characteristic business districts.
One thing to remind, the Wualai Road where the Saturday Night Market is located is relatively narrow. When we arrived at more than 5 o'clock, we could still walk slowly. At 8 o'clock, it was crowded and it was a bit difficult to pass.If you don't like being too crowded and your schedule permits, it is recommended to go to the Sunday night market, Rachadamnoen Road is relatively wide and comfortable.
In addition, if you can’t arrange to visit the large night market on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to the Chiang Mai tourist night market, you can also go to the Friday flea market in the Wat Phan on area on Friday and the one in the historical center of Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai Farmers’ Market (12:00~18:00), although both are not large in scale, they are open during the day. They are just on both sides of Rachadamnoen Road and can also be included as shopping goals.In addition, the original Chiangmai Farmer's market has been transformed into a cultural and youth creative market, borrowing from the experience of Bangkok’s ArtBOX and TGIF Market creative markets, themed creative market will be held from time to time, and the location will be adjusted accordingly. , Please refer to the official Facebook fan page.
- Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street (Google Map)
- Wualai Road Saturday Night Market (Google Map)
- Chiang Mai Flea Market Friday (Google Map)
- Fin Market (Chiang Mai Farmers' Market) (Facebook)
Introduction article:
※ According to Rachadamnoen Road, Chiang Mai Sunday Night Market.
※ It is based on the Saturday Night Market on Wualai Road.
※ Xinxing Friday flea market in Pan'an Temple area.
University characteristic business district
Chiang Mai University, located in the west of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, has developed just like many universities in Taiwan. It has driven the surrounding business districts to rise, and even the large shopping mall MAYA has also settled here.Since it is a place with a flourishing culture, the business district seems to have more cultural features. It is surrounded by three major roads, Huaykaew Road, Nimmanahaeminda Road and Suthep Road. Each road has its own characteristics. It is recommended to choose a hotel in this area. Stay for two or three days and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the university business district.
[Chiang Mai University Business District]
The busy Huaykaew Road to the north of Chiang Mai University has started from the Maya department store, and many shopping malls and commercial districts have emerged. At present, the Chiang Mai University commercial district centered on Malin Plaza is the most mature, while the Harbour Concept City is a new shopping mall. The Kat Rin Kham night market business district next to Maya Department Store seems to be a bit declining, which also reflects that Chiang Mai has also begun to move towards a rapidly changing urban development atmosphere.
- Malin Plaza (Google Map)
- The Harbour Chiang Mai (Closed) (Google Map)
- Kat Rin Kham Night Bazaar (Google Map)
Introduction article:
Suthep Road, south of Chiang Mai University, is a relatively underdeveloped area and can be regarded as a road in the back of the university.There are many roadside food stalls along the road. If you have time in the evening, you can ride a motorcycle to eat the roadside stalls. It is not exquisite, but it is definitely cheap and a big bowl.
- Suthep Road (Google Map)
[Nieman Wenqing Business District]
The Ningman Road design business district is a place where many cafes, bookstores, design shops, massages, tattoos and homestays gather. They compete with each other to show various design styles. It is very suitable for walking slowly and spending a whole day here. It is not a lively and noisy place. Where, it is a leisurely area with the highest popularity.
- Nimmanahaeminda Road (Google Map)
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▲ Chiang Mai University business district centered on Malin Plaza.
Modern shopping mall
After the gradual development of tourism in Chiang Mai, there are more and more facilities to cater to tourists. The original ancient city is under the condition of historic sites and limited construction. After the development of the tourist night market outside the ancient city, the shopping malls are successively located in the outskirts of the city. It seems to have formed a siege, so that Chiang Mai has also begun to have the beauty of conflict between modern and traditional. If you come to Chiang Mai and want to visit modern shopping malls, you should look for areas a little further outside the ancient city. .
[Nimman Shopping Mall]
Maya Department Store is located at the intersection of Huaykaew Road and Nimmanahaeminda Road in the northwest of the ancient city of Bangkok. It is an excellent location but also a place with heavy traffic. When staying at the hotel opposite Maya, apart from the planes coming and going in the sky, The traffic on the ground is also busy day and night, it can be said to be the most congested place in Chiang Mai.
- MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center (Google Map)
- One Nimman One Nimman (Google Map)
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▲ Maya Department Store at the intersection of Huidu Road and Ningman Road.
[Chiang Mai Shopping Center]
The Central Department Store Group, which seems to dominate the center of Bangkok, certainly did not miss this place in Chiang Mai. The newly opened Central Festival Chiangmai in 2013 is currently the largest department store in Chiang Mai, and it can still be regained in Bangkok when people come to Chiang Mai. The fun of shopping, interspersed with shopping malls in the historic site/market itinerary, can enrich the itinerary.
In addition to the Central Festival Chiangmai in the northeast of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, the Central Department Store Group also has the Central Plaza Chiangmai Airport near the southwestern airport to choose from. You can go and visit according to your own cycling route; As for the Central Kad Suan Keaw in the northwest corner of the ancient city, it has been opened for a long time, and of course it is not as good as the two newly opened large department stores.
- Central Festival Chiangmai (Google Map)
- Central Plaza Chiangmai Airport (Google Map)
- Central Kad Suan Keaw (Google Map)
Promenada Resort Mall is located in the southeast of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, a little distance from the ancient city, and the location is a little remote, so it has a large land for development. From the name, it is known as the resort shopping mall style. It still needs time to drive the development of this place.If you can accept the fact that the drive is farther away, you can also go to the prospecting experience.
- Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai (Google Map)
[Chiang Mai Volume Supermarket]
BIG C is just like Taiwan's RT-Mart, Carrefour, and iMike hypermarkets. It not only has large supermarkets, but also combines various restaurants, clothing and drug stores.Unlike Bangkok’s Big C, which is mostly located near the MRT station, Chiang Mai’s Big C is located in the south of Chiang Mai Airport and is a bit away from most hotels. If you have the psychological preparation for a further drive and special purchase needs, it can also be listed. Into the shopping point.
If you read the map and think Big C is really a bit far away, along the same road as Hangdong Road, there is also another well-known hypermarket chain Tesco Lotus, which is less than half the distance from the ancient city to Big C. You can also stroll along the same road. In a hypermarket, you have to consider the locomotive carrying capacity, but don't really buy too much.In addition, there is another Tesco Lotus in the north of the ancient city. You can also drop by when you visit the traditional market in the north.
- Tesco Lotus Chiang Mai (Google Map) (Google Map)
- Big C Supercenter (Google Map)
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The location of Chiang Mai shopping guide
The four categories mentioned above are good places for shopping. They are provided for your reference and included in the itinerary plan. Detailed introductions of each point will be added one after another.At present, only half of the points have been walked, and the others are left in the future itinerary planning list, and everyone is welcome to share the good points with me!
