Every Sunday evening, San Khong Noi Road (see map below) in Chiang Rai transforms into a pedestrian zone for a few hours, hosting a large night market. It's a great weekend event for shopping and dining – whether you prefer a quick bite or a leisurely meal at one of the many stalls set up throughout the area. Most of the food stalls are located on Rajyotha Soi 3. There, opposite Wat Chetuphon temple, you'll also find a stage with singers and a large square where locals dance in a joyful atmosphere. Feel free to join in! The choreography is quite entertaining. Chiang Rai's Sunday pedestrian zone is also known as Sankhong Happy Street, which translates to its Thai name. Like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai also has a pedestrian zone on Saturday and Sunday evenings, located on two different streets depending on the day of the week. While both cities attract many visitors, Chiang Rai's pedestrian zone is frequented almost exclusively by locals; foreign tourists are rarely seen there. To prove, if necessary, that these Thai night markets exist primarily for locals, but that tourists are of course also welcome.

The Chiang Rai Sunday Walking Street begins at 4:00 PM, but it is recommended to arrive by 5:30 PM to allow sufficient time for all stalls to be set up. It ends at 11:00 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 Sunday Walking Street? If you are staying in Chiang Rai city center, you can easily and quickly reach the pedestrian zone on foot. Alternatively, you can take a tuk-tuk.