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Shopping Old City, Chiang Mai

Sunday Walking Street

A place to shop in Old City, Chiang Mai, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunday evening.

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Sunday Walking Street in Old City, Chiang Mai
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Why go

Weekly street market stretching from Tha Phae Gate through the old city.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Chiang Mai, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 shops. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Wat Chedi Luang and Huen Phen.

Type
Shopping
Neighborhood
Old City
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunday evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Chiang Mai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Wat Chedi Luang

    Partially ruined 14th-century chedi in the heart of the old city.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Huen Phen

    Long-standing northern Thai restaurant serving khao soi, sai ua sausage and laab.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Wat Phra Singh

    Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with Lanna-style murals.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Khao Soi Khun Yai

    Small lunch-only shop known for its khao soi curry noodle soup.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

    Nightly market for crafts, clothing and food stalls.

    Shopping · 1.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Warorot Market

    Local market for dried foods, northern sausage and textiles near the river.

    Shopping · 1.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Sunday Walking Street is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Chiang Mai

Sunday Walking Street is our only shopping pick in Chiang Mai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Chiang Mai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Chiang Mai run from 27°C in December to 37°C in April; August is usually the wettest month. For Sunday Walking Street itself, we suggest: Sunday evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Chiang Mai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chiang Mai weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Sunday Walking Street, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
QXQP+84M, Rachadamnoen Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Coordinates
18.78833, 98.98529
Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sunday Walking Street: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sunday Walking Street?

Plan on about 2 hours at Sunday Walking Street. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sunday Walking Street?

Our pick: Sunday evening. Insider tip: Sunday evenings only; arrive by 5pm.

Where is Sunday Walking Street?

Sunday Walking Street is at QXQP+84M, Rachadamnoen Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sunday Walking Street?

Sunday Walking Street appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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