The Chiang Mai Saturday Walking Street, as the name suggests, takes place every Saturday evening on Wua Lai Road, just outside the Old City Square in Chiang Mai. It's also known as "Wua Lai Walking Street" (pronounced: Wua Lai). Just like its Sunday counterpart, the Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street, you can find clothing, souvenirs, jewelry, and, most importantly, enjoy the local cuisine with its wide variety of dishes and street food stalls. In my opinion, the Saturday Walking Street offers a greater variety of Thai dishes than the Sunday Walking Street. While you're there, I recommend visiting Wat Sri Suphan (the "Silver Temple"), which is beautifully illuminated for the occasion.

The Chiang Mai Saturday Walking Street takes place every Saturday evening from 6 pm to 10 pm on Wua Lai Road.

Wua Lai Road is located just outside the central square, which is enclosed by Chiang Mai's city walls and moats. Therefore, it's usually easily accessible on foot or by bicycle, unless your accommodation is a bit further out. Alternatively, you can take the Smart Bus R3, which drops you off at Chiang Mai Gate. From there, it's just a three-minute walk to the start of Chiang Mai's Saturday Walking Street. Otherwise, as is common in Chiang Mai, you can use the red rickshaws that constantly operate throughout the city, take a tuk-tuk, or order a VTC (Virtual Taxi).

How to get there

How do I get to the Saturday pedestrian zone? Wua Lai Road is located just outside the central square, which is enclosed by Chiang Mai's city walls and moats. Therefore, it's usually easily accessible on foot or by bicycle, unless your accommodation is somewhat remote. Alternatively, you can take the Smart Bus R3, which drops you off at Chiang Mai Gate. From there, it's only a 3-minute walk to the start of the Saturday pedestrian zone. Otherwise, as is common in Chiang Mai, you can use the red rickshaws that constantly operate throughout the city, take a tuk-tuk, or order a VTC (Virtual Taxi).