Where is Sunday Walking Street held?
It runs along Ratchadamnoen Road in Chiang Mai’s Old City, from Tha Phae Gate towards Wat Phra Singh. It is listed as open on Sunday evenings, approximately 17:00–24:00.
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Chiang Mai · Sunday market from Tha Phae Gate along Ratchadamnoen Road
Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street stretches along Ratchadamnoen Road from Tha Phae Gate on Sunday evenings. Walk the Old City streets to browse northern Thai crafts, household goods and incense, then choose street food or fruit drinks.
Browse handmade soap, textiles and paintings, then try khai pam, an egg dish cooked in a banana-leaf cup, or mango salad. Saturday’s Wua Lai Market and the daily Chang Khlan Night Bazaar are in different locations, leaving Ratchadamnoen with its own Sunday market scene.
Location and getting there
The pin marks the place, not necessarily its entrance, ticket office or vehicle drop-off point.
Address
Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200
Start from Tha Phae Gate
The market runs along Ratchadamnoen Road from Tha Phae Gate towards Wat Phra Singh. Starting at Tha Phae Gate, walk into the Old City to find craft and food stalls along the route.
Essential visitor information
- Market hours
- Sunday, approximately 17:00–24:00
What can you see?
Northern Thai crafts along Ratchadamnoen Road
On Sunday evenings, stalls line Ratchadamnoen Road from Tha Phae Gate towards Wat Phra Singh. Walk along a street inside the Old City and take in northern crafts alongside the historic cityscape.
Stalls sell different goods, from handmade soap, dolls, pillowcases and paintings to clothing and shoes. If you enjoy incense or textiles, take a look at the materials and patterns as you walk.
Khai pam and market snacks
Choose something filling for dinner or a small snack to try as you walk. Khai pam is an egg dish cooked in a banana-leaf cup. You may also find mango salad with crispy fish, peanuts and herbs.
There are also fried wontons with filling, fruit and herbal drinks. Pick a snack you can eat as you walk, such as khai pam, and spend the evening browsing the craft stalls.
A Sunday evening on the street
The market section described by the Tourism Authority runs about 1 kilometre along Ratchadamnoen Road from Tha Phae Gate. It is listed as open on Sunday evenings, approximately 17:00–24:00, so you can browse the craft and food stalls along the street during those hours while visiting the Old City.
The Tourism Authority also mentions outdoor massage tents along the street. They provide a place to pause during an evening of browsing food and craft stalls.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as Wua Lai Saturday Market?
No. Sunday Walking Street is on Ratchadamnoen Road on Sundays; Wua Lai Market is on Wua Lai Road, south of Chiang Mai Gate, on Saturdays.
What can I eat at the market?
Listed options include khai pam, egg cooked in a banana-leaf cup; mango salad with crispy fish, peanuts and herbs; fried wontons; and fruit and herbal drinks.
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