Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is the city’s best-known nightly shopping district, stretching along Chang Khlan Road and into covered markets, arcades and side streets east of the Old City. Souvenir browsing, food and...
Chiang Mai Shopping
Chiang Mai is one of northern Thailand’s best shopping destinations, combining traditional markets, walking streets, modern malls and creative lifestyle precincts. The current Chiang Mai Travel Hub inventory includes Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Sunday Walking Street Market, Saturday Night Market, Warorot Market, Central Chiangmai, One Nimman, MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center, JJ Market Chiang Mai and other shopping areas across the city.
The strongest appeal is the contrast between local markets and modern retail. Visitors can browse handicrafts, clothing, food and souvenirs at the city’s night markets, then head to air-conditioned malls for international brands, cinemas, restaurants and entertainment. Nimman and One Nimman add a more contemporary mix of boutique shopping, cafes and design-focused stores.
Explore Chiang Mai Shopping
- Night markets – Visit Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Sunday Walking Street and Saturday Night Market for street food, souvenirs, clothing, crafts and evening atmosphere.
- Traditional local markets – Explore Warorot Market, Somphet Market and Thanin Market for produce, local food, household goods and a more everyday Chiang Mai shopping experience.
- Modern shopping malls – Central Chiangmai, MAYA and Central Chiangmai Airport offer fashion, electronics, supermarkets, cinemas and extensive dining.
- Nimman and lifestyle shopping – One Nimman and nearby streets combine boutique stores, local designers, cafes and contemporary creative spaces.
- Markets beyond central Chiang Mai – JJ Market, Kad Farang Village and other neighbourhood shopping areas provide alternatives to the Old City and Night Bazaar districts.
Browse the listings below to discover Chiang Mai markets, shopping malls, night markets and places to shop for local crafts, food, fashion and souvenirs.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street Market
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai Sunday Walking Street Market transforms Ratchadamnoen Road into a large weekly pedestrian market through the Old City. Every Sunday afternoon and evening, the road fills with handicrafts, artwork, clothing...
Chiang Mai Saturday Night Market
Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai Saturday Night Market is a weekly walking street filled with northern Thai food, crafts, silverware, clothing and informal entertainment. Also known as Wua Lai Walking Street, it follows Wua Lai Road...
Warorot Market
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiWarorot Market is the most popular market in Chiang Mai, and for very good reason. Located in the heart of the city, it is obvious why this is a must-visit.
Central Chiangmai
Fa Ham, Mueang Chiang MaiCentral Chiangmai is a major shopping, dining and entertainment centre in Fa Ham, northeast of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Formerly known as Central Festival Chiang Mai, it combines a Central department store with...
One Nimman
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiOne Nimman is a shopping, dining and cultural complex at the northern end of Nimmanhaemin Road in Chiang Mai. Red-brick arcades, a clock tower and an open courtyard give it a recognisable setting, while independent...
Maya Mall
Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang MaiMAYA Lifestyle Shopping Centre is a modern shopping, dining and entertainment complex at the intersection of Huay Kaew Road and Nimmanhaemin Road. Commonly called MAYA Chiang Mai or Maya Mall, it is particularly...
Pai Walking Street
Wiang Tai, PaiPai Walking Street is the centre of Pai’s evening activity, bringing food stalls, handicrafts, clothing, drinks and live music to the streets of this small mountain town. The market operates in central Pai in Mae...
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
Wiang, Mueang Chiang RaiChiang Rai Night Bazaar brings together souvenir stalls, food areas and evening performances beside the city’s central bus terminal. It is a manageable place to spend an evening browsing textiles and handicrafts...
Malin Plaza
Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang MaiMalin Plaza is an evening shopping and food market on Huay Kaew Road, opposite the Chiang Mai University main-gate area. Its student neighbourhood gives it a different feel from the souvenir markets around the Old City...
Baan Kang Wat
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiBaan Kang Wat is an arts and craft community in Chiang Mai’s Suthep area, with small shops, studios and cafes arranged among wood-and-concrete buildings and greenery. It offers a chance to browse local design...
Lampang Night Market
Suan Dok, Mueang LampangLampang Night Market is commonly known as Kad Kong Ta Walking Street, the weekend market along Talat Kao Road in Lampang’s old riverside trading quarter. Food stalls, small purchases and a walk among historic...
Ploen Ruedee Market
Pa Tan, Mueang Chiang MaiPloen Ruedee Market is an evening food and entertainment market in Chiang Mai’s Jing Jai Central area. Located beside Jing Jai Village and opposite Jing Jai Market, it brings together Thai and international food...
Chang Puak Market
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiChang Puak Market, often called Chang Phuak Gate Night Market or North Gate Food Market, is the evening food-stall area outside the northern gate of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Vendors gather along Manee Nopparat Road...
Chiang Mai South Gate Market
Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai South Gate Market is a daily food-shopping and eating area beside Chiang Mai Gate on the southern Old City moat. Often called Chiang Mai Gate Market or Bumrung Buri Market, it has a morning fresh-market...
Icon IT Chiang Mai
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiIcon IT Chiang Mai is a specialist electronics and computer centre on Hatsadisewi Road, just north of the Old City’s moat. Its shops cover computers, phones, accessories and repair services, making it a practical...
Somphet Market
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiSomphet Market is a small daily fresh-food market near Moon Muang Road Soi 6 in the northeastern part of Chiang Mai’s Old City. It is also known as Ming Muang Market and is a convenient place to browse fruit...
Anusarn Market
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiAnusarn Market is a nightly shopping and dining complex off Chang Khlan Road in Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar district. Food stalls, sit-down restaurants and souvenir shops make it a convenient place to combine dinner...
Thanin Market
Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang MaiThanin Market, also known as Siri Wattana Market, is a daily food market north of Chiang Mai’s Old City in the Chang Phueak area. It serves local grocery shoppers as well as visitors looking for prepared meals...
Central Chiangmai Airport
Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang MaiCentral Chiangmai Airport is a major shopping, dining, and entertainment centre near Chiang Mai International Airport. Previously known as CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport, the complex offers a convenient place to shop...
Premium Outlet Chiang Mai
Ban Waen, Hang DongPremium Outlet Chiang Mai is an open-air shopping centre in Ban Waen, Hang Dong, south of central Chiang Mai. Individual shops face landscaped pedestrian lanes, giving it a different feel from the city’s enclosed...
Think Park
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiThink Park is a small shopping, cafe and dining space at the junction of Nimmanhaemin Road and Huay Kaew Road, opposite MAYA in Chiang Mai’s Nimman area. Its Japanese street-inspired setting provides a distinctive...
Baan Tawai Village
Khun Khong, Hang DongBaan Tawai Village is a craft and furniture shopping area in Hang Dong, south of Chiang Mai. Woodcarving is at the heart of its identity, with shops and workshops selling everything from small decorative pieces to...
Bo Sang Umbrella Village
Ton Pao, San KamphaengBo Sang Umbrella Village is a handicraft stop east of Chiang Mai, known for bamboo-framed umbrellas and brightly painted parasols. The Umbrella Making Centre gives visitors an accessible introduction to the work, with...
Chinatown Chiang Mai
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiChinatown Chiang Mai is the compact market quarter around Warorot Market and Ton Lam Yai Market, east of the Old City near the Ping River. Food stalls, fabric shops, gold shops, Chinese-style storefronts and a riverside...
Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai
Pa Tan, Mueang Chiang MaiJing Jai Market Chiang Mai, also known as JJ Market, is a place to browse local produce, eat breakfast and meet makers north of the Old City. Its weekend farmers and handmade-goods markets bring together food sellers...
Kad Farang Village
Ban Waen, Hang DongKad Farang Village is a community shopping centre in Ban Waen, Hang Dong, southwest of central Chiang Mai. Shops and restaurants are spread through an open-air setting that combines northern Thai architectural details...
Kham Tiang Flower Market
Pa Tan, Mueang Chiang MaiKham Tiang Flower Market, also spelled Kham Thiang or Kamthieng, is a plant and gardening market in Pa Tan, north of central Chiang Mai. Its nursery shops sell living plants, flowers and supplies for gardens and homes...
Muang Mai Market
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiMuang Mai Market is a working wholesale food market north of Warorot in Chiang Mai’s Chang Moi district. Fruit, vegetables and other fresh ingredients move through its streets and trading areas in quantities...
The Pantip Lifestyle Hub
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiThe Pantip Lifestyle Hub is a shopping, dining and activity centre at the corner of Chang Khlan Road and Sri Donchai Road in Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar neighbourhood. Formerly known as Pantip Plaza Chiang Mai, it...
San Pa Khoi Market
Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang MaiSan Pa Khoi Market is a neighbourhood fresh-food market on the eastern side of the Ping River in Chiang Mai’s Wat Ket area. It serves everyday shoppers with produce, ingredients and prepared food, offering a...
Star Avenue Lifestyle Mall
Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang MaiStar Avenue Lifestyle Mall is a small shopping and dining development beside Chiang Mai’s Arcade Bus Station. Its main appeal for travellers is convenience: you can stop for food, coffee or a short browse before a...
Suandok Park
Su Thep, Mueang Chiang MaiSuandok Park is a small commercial and dining complex by Chiang Mai’s Suan Dok Hospital area. It is a practical place for a meal, coffee or a short break while visiting the neighbourhood, with students, hospital...
Kalare Night Market
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiKalare Night Market is an evening shopping and dining area in Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar district on Chang Khlan Road. Its combination of souvenir stalls and an open-air food court makes it a useful place to...
Meechok Plaza
Fa Ham, Mueang Chiang MaiMeechok Plaza is a community shopping centre in Fa Ham, northeast of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Rimping supermarket, restaurants, cafes and everyday services make it useful for groceries or a meal, while the Monday...
Central Chiangrai
Rob Wiang, Mueang Chiang RaiCentral Chiangrai, formerly known as CentralPlaza Chiang Rai, is a shopping centre on Phahonyothin Road south of Chiang Rai’s city centre. It combines department-store shopping, supermarket supplies, restaurants...
Chiang Rai Walking Street
Wiang, Mueang Chiang RaiChiang Rai Walking Street turns Thanalai Road into a Saturday-evening market of food, handicrafts, clothing and local entertainment. Also called Kad Chiang Hai Ram Luk, it gives you a longer street-based browse than the...
Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum
Phra Bat, Mueang LampangDhanabadee Ceramic Museum in Lampang tells the story of the familiar rooster-patterned bowl used in noodle shops and homes across Thailand. Its guided visit connects that everyday object with local clay, family craft...
Ruamchok Mall
Fa Ham, Mueang Chiang MaiRuamchok Mall is a neighbourhood shopping and dining centre in Fa Ham, northeast of Chiang Mai’s Old City. It is useful for supermarket shopping, a meal and everyday services while staying in the surrounding...
Ton Payom
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiTon Payom is a local food market in Chiang Mai’s Suthep area, near the university side of the city. It combines fresh ingredients, prepared food and northern Thai specialities, making it useful for breakfast, self...
What are the best places to shop in Chiang Mai?
Popular choices include Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Sunday Walking Street Market, Warorot Market, Central Chiangmai, MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center and One Nimman.
Which Chiang Mai market is best for souvenirs?
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Sunday Walking Street are two of the strongest choices for souvenirs, handicrafts, clothing, art and local products, with a large selection aimed at visitors.
What are the biggest shopping malls in Chiang Mai?
Central Chiangmai, MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center and Central Chiangmai Airport are among the city's major malls, offering fashion, electronics, supermarkets, restaurants, cinemas and other services.
Where can I find more local shopping in Chiang Mai?
Warorot Market, Somphet Market, Thanin Market and JJ Market provide a more local experience, with food, produce, household goods, crafts and community-focused shopping.