Sunday Walking Street is a large night market held every Sunday afternoon in the heart of Chiang Mai's Old City. Located on Rachadamnoen Road, it begins at Tha Phae Gate and stretches for over a kilometer. The road is closed to traffic, and the stalls are arranged in two lanes. Besides Rachadamnoen Road, the market also occupies a small section of Praopkloa Road, the road that runs alongside Wat Pan Tao and Wat Chedi Luang temples. Sunday Walking Street is a true Chiang Mai institution! The selection of products is vast: traditional clothing, handicrafts, gadgets, food and drinks, souvenirs, jewelry, and much more – it's hard not to buy something! You can even get a massage on a chair at the roadside. The market is especially crowded in the evenings. Indeed, Sunday Walking Street in Chiang Mai attracts many visitors, not just foreign tourists. Many Thais and Chiang Mai residents also frequent the market. This has nothing to do with the Chiang Mai Night Market, which is mainly geared towards tourists. Here, we experience something that is much more popular and appreciated by the local population. I'm particularly impressed by the food stalls that are set up for the occasion at the two temples, Wat Phan On and Wat Sum Pow. There's a wide selection of dishes for 25 to 60 THB. I highly recommend planning your stay in Chiang Mai so that you're here on a Sunday. The Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street is my absolute favorite night market in Thailand!

The Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street starts around 4:30 pm and lasts until midnight.

Sunday Walking Street is located right in the heart of Chiang Mai's central square. So, if you're staying in the city, you can easily and quickly reach it on foot. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle or, if you're staying further away, use the red taxis that crisscross the city. Simply call the taxis before stating your destination and getting in. Taxis and VTC apps are also options for getting around Chiang Mai.

How to get there

How do I get to Sunday Walking Street? It's located in the heart of Chiang Mai's central square. If you're staying in the city, you can easily and quickly reach Sunday Walking Street on foot. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle or, if you're staying further away, use the red taxis that roam the city. Simply call the taxis before stating your destination and getting in. Taxis and the VTC app are also options for getting around Chiang Mai.