Tha Phae Gate
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Free
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 18:00 to midnight; some shops open by day too
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- What to buy
- Hill-tribe crafts, portraits, clothes, jewellery, souvenirs
- Food
- Anusarn and Kalare food courts and street stalls
- Payment
- Cash in baht; bargaining is normal
- Where
- Chang Khlan Road, between Tha Phae and Sridonchai roads
Key facts
Chang Khlanthe road the bazaar lines — between the Old City moat and the Ping River
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English WikipediaCraftsthe bazaar is known for handicrafts and portraits painted on the spot
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English WikipediaChinese merchantsfirst owned the market; today it has many Thai owners
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English WikipediaEvery eveningthe bazaar runs daily, unlike the weekend markets
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travel guidesSundaya separate walking market on Ratchadamnoen Road in the Old City
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travel guidesSaturdaya walking market on Wualai Road by the Silver Temple
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travel guidesWarorotthe daytime Kad Luang market by the river — for local shopping
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travel guides≈ 1 kmeast of Tha Phae Gate along Tha Phae Road
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OSMWhat is the Night Bazaar?
The Night Bazaar is Chiang Mai's main daily evening market. It stretches along Chang Khlan Road between Tha Phae and Sridonchai roads, east of the Old City moat and close to the Ping River. It isn't one market but several covered halls and street rows selling hill-tribe crafts, clothes, jewellery and souvenirs.
The bazaar is especially known for handmade goods and portraits painted while you wait. It was once owned by Chinese merchants, but it grew over time and now has many Thai owners. The Anusarn and Kalare food courts nearby serve food from all over Thailand.
Hours, prices and bargaining
Entry is free. According to guides, the bazaar comes alive around 18:00 and runs until midnight; some shops open by day too. There's no official schedule.
Bargaining is expected: the first price for tourists is often inflated. Ask several sellers, negotiate with a smile and pay in cash — many stalls don't take cards.
What to buy and try
- Hill-tribe crafts — embroidery, bags, silver.
- Portraits — painted from a photo or from life.
- Clothes — light trousers, shirts, scarves.
- Woodcarving and ceramics from northern Thailand.
- Food at the Anusarn and Kalare food courts.
- Thai massage in the parlours around the bazaar.
How to get to the Night Bazaar
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Where are you starting from?
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On foot
- Tha Phae Gate is about 18 min away on foot.
More tips
- From Tha Phae Gate — about 1 km east along Tha Phae Road, 15 minutes on foot.
- By red songthaew, Grab or tuk-tuk — to Chang Khlan Road / Night Bazaar.
- From Chiang Mai airport — about 15 minutes by taxi.
- From the Ping River — a few minutes west on foot.
- The bazaar runs along Chang Khlan Road — enter from either end.
How long do you need?
Allow 1–1.5 hours to browse, longer with dinner at a food court. Around 19:00 is best, when every row is open but it's not yet crowded.
A good evening: Old City temples by day, Tha Phae Gate towards evening, then a walk along Tha Phae Road to the Night Bazaar.
Is the Night Bazaar worth it?
Yes, if you're in Chiang Mai on a weekday evening: it's the easiest way to shop for souvenirs, eat and stroll.
The YesGo take: there are plenty of identical mass-produced souvenirs, and prices are higher than at the weekend markets. If you're in town on a Saturday or Sunday, the walking markets are more interesting.
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An evening in Chiang Mai
Wat Chedi Luang by day, Tha Phae Gate towards evening, then the Night Bazaar. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Wat Chedi Luang1 h · ≈ 40–50 baht
- 13 min walk from the previous stopTha Phae Gate20 min · free
- 14 min walk from the previous stopChiang Mai Night Bazaaryou are here1 h 30 min · free
3 places · about 3 h 17 min with walks · 27 min on foot in total
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How to do it right
- Arrive around 19:00 — everything's open but it's not packed.
- Compare prices at several stalls.
- Order a portrait early and collect it on your way back.
- At weekends, the walking markets are more interesting.
- On the way: Tha Phae Gate.
Questions
What time does the Night Bazaar open?
Around 18:00, running until midnight (according to guides).
Is it open every day?
Yes, daily.
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry is free.
Can I bargain?
Yes, bargaining is normal here.
What can I buy?
Hill-tribe crafts, portraits, clothes and jewellery.
How do I get there?
About 1 km east of Tha Phae Gate, 15 minutes on foot.
Where can I eat?
At the Anusarn and Kalare food courts next to the bazaar.
Which markets run at weekends?
Sunday on Ratchadamnoen Road and Saturday on Wualai Road.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia — Chiang Mai Night Bazaar: location, goods, ownership history
- 2026 travel guides — opening hours, food courts, weekend markets (unofficial)
- OSM — bazaar coordinates and distance from Tha Phae Gate
- YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport
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