Every Saturday evening, Thanalai Road (see map below) in Chiang Rai's city center transforms into a pedestrian zone for a few hours, hosting a large night market unlike any other in Thailand. Numerous stalls offer souvenirs, handicrafts, clothing, and of course, plenty of street food for a delicious dinner. It's a great place for a Saturday night, although I personally prefer the Sunday market, the Sunday Walking Street.

The pedestrian zone in Chiang Rai is open on Saturdays from 5 pm to 11 pm.

If you are staying in Chiang Rai city center, you can easily and quickly reach the pedestrian zone on foot. Alternatively, you can also take a tuk-tuk.

How to get there

How do I get to Saturday Walking Street? If you are staying in Chiang Rai city center, you can easily and quickly reach Walking Street on foot. Alternatively, you can take a tuk-tuk.