Night Markets Chiang Mai

There are many night markets in Chiang Mai which are worth a visit. Visiting these markets can depend on your personal preferences and convenience, whether or not they are located in walking distance from your hotel. However, it might be worth to check out multiple of these markets as they offer some variation and let you explore new areas of the city. So let’s go, an overview of the most popular and well known markets in Chiang Mai.

Oh, and in the bottom of this post you can find a Google Maps Map overview of all the locations saved in 1 place.

Chang Phuak – North Gate Market

You can find a daily night market right next to the North Gate in Old Town Chiang Mai. This market has a lot of different stands and food for people to choose from. It’s a little bit more touristy, as it’s located almost in the Old Town, with many hotels for travelers in the vicinity.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fn2PYtRHFxHzAKRG6

Chiang Mai Gate – South Gate Market

Next to the South Gate of Old Town Chiang Mai, you find a cozy market located next to a popular daily fresh market. The night market is usually more touristy, but it’s conveniently located near the Old Town and there is always plenty of food and choices to choose from.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KmFVaKbNT7ZVWM8dA

Kalare Night Bazaar – Ploen Ruedee – Anusarn Market

These are multiple Night Markets and food courts adjacent to the same road in the same area, with a lot of shops alongside the road in around the food courts. Usually there are music performances too and people can easily spend a night out here and go to nearby shows or bars (like the Ladyboy – 6ixcret Show which is a true spectacle). This is a way more touristy area and prices tend to be higher, but it’s nevertheless good to stroll around and experience.

Directions: Kalare Night Bazaar, https://maps.app.goo.gl/JdFhcj6i9SvDVLVYA

Directions: Ploen Ruedee, https://maps.app.goo.gl/it7NeD97KkuUJAVCA

Directions: Anusarn Market, https://maps.app.goo.gl/GkNoCdvEVqCc94FK9

Malin Plaza / Kad Na Mor (front of Chiang Mai University)

In front of Chiang Mai University you can find two night market areas. Both offer plenty of food and non-food products (a lot of clothes and other stuff) to browse through. Great option if you are looking to do shopping and eating. Kad Na Mor means Market Front University in Thai.

Directions: Kad Na Mor, https://maps.app.goo.gl/ueYLu7W4pLov6PXBA

Directions: Malin Plaza, https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE1bCxPnCk91Cby56

Kad Lang Mor (Behind Chiang Mai University)

Kad Lang Mor is the name for Market Behind University and commonly used to describe the location of this market. This market is mostly located on the side of the road, with a lof of street food, but also plenty of restaurants to choose from. There is some seating area, depending on the streetfood vendor, but a lot of food is only take-away, as student dormitories are nearby for students to bring food home. This is a nice area, with not many tourist and cheap food and drinks.

About 200-300 meters more to the west of the Kad Lang Mor location in Google Maps, there about 10-20 more streetfood sellers which all offer tables and chairs to sit. Usually only students go there, so it might be worth to have a stroll there too.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/P1xfENnhTxyEe3vJ8

Kadmanee Market

This is such an underrated market. It offers plenty of food and even beers for good prices, and there is a pond with fountain and a lot of seating area (with matts on the floor). Worth a visit!

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kz8MdJPUuKFuJRtHA

Santitam Street Market

Not far from Old Town and Nimman, but still a very good and local streetfood area for good prices. Usually only Thai go here.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fAA2ESkKjavQygQd9

Warorot Market – Kad Luang – Chinese Market

These three names are all for the same location in Chiang Mai, namely the Chinese Market. This market area is usually very vibrant during the morning and daytime and you can find anything you’re looking for from food to non-food. During the night it turns into a small night market with food, snacks and other things for sell. Especially a lot of manicure for nails can be found at these street vendors.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sjStYbTv4PZ5tMEKA

Sanpakhoi Market

A more local market that is not touristy. This location (and diagonally across the street) offers some food, but nothing too big, but nice to try if you’re looking for something more local.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHj43ZoD4GHVFKht7

Wua Lai – Saturday Night Market Walking Street

The Saturday Night Market Walking offers a lot of food and all sorts of other products and leisure activities to experience for good prices. Can get very busy during the touristy seasons, but it’s well worth it. Find more info about the Saturday Night Market here.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eXFK6UU2DHmoSfV39

Sunday Night Market Walking Street

The Sunday Night Walking Street is conveniently located in the Old Town of Chiang Mai and offers a lot of food, leisure activities and all sorts of products to do shopping. Usually there are some activities too around the centre of the Walking Street, near the Three Kings Monument. Find more info about the Sunday Night Market here.

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DwNfg8nPYuxnnuwk9

Google Maps Overview

Below an overview of all these locations in Google Maps. Link to Google Maps overview: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iH726wGuLfZ3D3DFA