Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
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- Einon_E_MouseWales, United Kingdom532 contributionsAuthentic Dining ExperienceA great place to eat like a local at a very reasonable price. A huge communal area with tables and chairs surrounded by stalls selling food and drinks - go around and choose your favourites from different stalls, a drink from one stall, a starter from another, main courses from different stalls if you want. A great space to feel like a local, and on the night we visited some local musicians playing in the background too. Two starters of tempura prawns, two main courses of stir fry chicken and two main courses of chicken and egg fried rice (all from different stalls, and far too much food - but it all looked so delicious) came to 600 baht/£15. Two large beers and a bottle of water came to 200 baht/£5. Quite easy to tell which has the freshest food - join any stall that has a bit of a queue at it. Enjoy!Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 4, 2020
- Vratin ShahMumbai, India1,161 contributionsNight ShoppingWe visited the market on a Saturday night and found it less crowded. The market is full of stalls selling variety of items at a cheap price. It also has many food stalls and a center point with live music & dance on display.Visited November 2019Written January 26, 2020
- Guy TLondon, United Kingdom683 contributionsThe heart & soul of Chiang RaiLittle bit tricky to find but we simply searched it on google maps and from there it was very simple. Easiest way in is opposite the pizza company in Phaholyothin Road. Loads of stalls selling touristy bits and pieces really reasonably priced even a view bits we hadn’t seen before. In the centre of the night bazaar was a food court ; loads of things to choose from and all really cheap! You then grab a seat in the centre and there’s either drink stalls or there are staff who will bring you a drink too! A lot of stalls selling Thai Hotpot which the locals seemed to love; we weren’t quite sure how to do it so opted for some noodles and a coconut soup instead. There is entertainment on a stage In the middle of the food court which was nothing to write home about but gives you something to watch whilst eating our food. There was a singer and some Thai dancers when we went. Both nights we stayed in Chiang Rai we came down to the market - really fab atmosphere and really cheapVisited March 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten March 2, 2020
- Ali RidloJakarta, Indonesia6 contributionsHaving dinner in an open air foodcourtChiang Rai Night Bazaar is open air foodcourt with the stage for petformance of traditional dancer. We can enjoy a good food and at the same time enjoy love music and traditional dancing. We can choose lots of variety of Thai Food at reasonable price.Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 27, 2020
- Xin Ru TSingapore, Singapore1,317 contributionsSmall And Dirty, But Cheap SeafoodThis was a small night market (especially compared to the Chiang Mai Night Market). There were 2 short rows of food stalls, mainly selling fried seafood and vegetables, grilled or steamed seafood, as well as seafood and meat hotpot at very affordable prices. However, the night market was quite chaotic and dirty, with dirty dishes and hotpot stoves on the ground.Visited January 2020Written January 10, 2020
- Niki ProshinChiang Mai, Thailand9 contributionsA nice evening at the bazaar's food courtI don't really do any souvenir shopping in Thailand, though there are plenty of things for tourists at the bazaar. For me, the best thing there was the food court. Such a variety of food and drinks there! I enjoyed having some local northern food with a fruit smoothie, and paid 80 baht for all of that.Visited March 2020Written March 15, 2020
- TMOH8Guildford, United Kingdom2,151 contributionsInteresting for a short wanderWe visited and enjoyed ourselves but remember this is principally aim at the tourist. Plenty of Thai silk scarves, baggy trousers etc and a very popular communal 'food court' situated in the centre. There's also two more 'regular' restaurants offering entertainment, the first of which was recommended by our guide but that we chose not to try as it was too western orientated for our taste. I'd say that you should visit but you'll only need 30 /60 mins unless you're an obsessive shopper! Note that the more authentic fruit market is situated only two minutes walk away and that's worth a visit too.Visited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten January 22, 2020
- melkeetIpoh, Malaysia1,362 contributionsNight MarketWe walked to the night market in Chiang rai from our Baanmalai hotel. It is near the Chiang Rai Bus station. There were all sort of merchandise being sold and includes fabrics, housewares, clothes, souvenirs, food and drinks. You can relax here while sipping a beer or two. There was a stage, on which local artist were performing some number. We spent 2 hours here.Visited January 2020Written December 31, 2020
- ReslimpanRayong, Thailand3,032 contributionsRunning at 50% capacity.Right now the Chiang Rai Night Market runs about half of the capacity, in other words a lot of empty stalls. A stunning reminder of what Covid has caused this beautiful city and country. Nevertheless the prices here are more competitive vs Chiang Mai but the supply isn’t as diverse as the Chiang Mai night markets.Visited December 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten December 30, 2021
- Alex HPort St. Mary, United Kingdom1,294 contributionsGreat place for food and shoppingLarge market with tons of different food options available. The hot pot is very popular with locals and tourists, and we also really enjoyed some of the smaller more local stalls. You can also get beers at the bar, and there is stage performances on most nights. Highly recommend.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 26, 2023
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Ali Ridlo
Jakarta, Indonesia6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is open air foodcourt with the stage for petformance of traditional dancer. We can enjoy a good food and at the same time enjoy love music and traditional dancing. We can choose lots of variety of Thai Food at reasonable price.
Written February 27, 2020
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Xin Ru T
Singapore, Singapore1,317 contributions
Jan 2020
This was a small night market (especially compared to the Chiang Mai Night Market). There were 2 short rows of food stalls, mainly selling fried seafood and vegetables, grilled or steamed seafood, as well as seafood and meat hotpot at very affordable prices. However, the night market was quite chaotic and dirty, with dirty dishes and hotpot stoves on the ground.
Written January 11, 2020
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Niki Proshin
Chiang Mai, Thailand9 contributions
Mar 2020
I don't really do any souvenir shopping in Thailand, though there are plenty of things for tourists at the bazaar. For me, the best thing there was the food court. Such a variety of food and drinks there!
I enjoyed having some local northern food with a fruit smoothie, and paid 80 baht for all of that.
I enjoyed having some local northern food with a fruit smoothie, and paid 80 baht for all of that.
Written March 15, 2020
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TMOH8
Guildford, UK2,151 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We visited and enjoyed ourselves but remember this is principally aim at the tourist.
Plenty of Thai silk scarves, baggy trousers etc and a very popular communal 'food court' situated in the centre. There's also two more 'regular' restaurants offering entertainment, the first of which was recommended by our guide but that we chose not to try as it was too western orientated for our taste.
I'd say that you should visit but you'll only need 30 /60 mins unless you're an obsessive shopper!
Note that the more authentic fruit market is situated only two minutes walk away and that's worth a visit too.
Plenty of Thai silk scarves, baggy trousers etc and a very popular communal 'food court' situated in the centre. There's also two more 'regular' restaurants offering entertainment, the first of which was recommended by our guide but that we chose not to try as it was too western orientated for our taste.
I'd say that you should visit but you'll only need 30 /60 mins unless you're an obsessive shopper!
Note that the more authentic fruit market is situated only two minutes walk away and that's worth a visit too.
Written January 22, 2020
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melkeet
Ipoh, Malaysia1,362 contributions
Jan 2020
We walked to the night market in Chiang rai from our Baanmalai hotel. It is near the Chiang Rai Bus station. There were all sort of merchandise being sold and includes fabrics, housewares, clothes, souvenirs, food and drinks. You can relax here while sipping a beer or two. There was a stage, on which local artist were performing some number. We spent 2 hours here.
Written December 31, 2020
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Reslimpan
Rayong, Thailand3,032 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Right now the Chiang Rai Night Market runs about half of the capacity, in other words a lot of empty stalls. A stunning reminder of what Covid has caused this beautiful city and country. Nevertheless the prices here are more competitive vs Chiang Mai but the supply isn’t as diverse as the Chiang Mai night markets.
Written December 30, 2021
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK1,294 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Large market with tons of different food options available. The hot pot is very popular with locals and tourists, and we also really enjoyed some of the smaller more local stalls. You can also get beers at the bar, and there is stage performances on most nights. Highly recommend.
Written March 26, 2023
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Arkodeb
Kolkata (Calcutta), India82 contributions
Oct 2022
Live Music and large open courtyard style seating arrangement for food adds to the charm. Don't expect anything fancy. This is a small town. The night market is just about it with limited items.
Written November 29, 2022
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pianocello
Shah Alam, Malaysia1,330 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
The night bazaar is open every night. It is not big but decent for a small town. There are 2 main eating places, both with stage performances. One is actually a restaurant so prices are a little higher. The other is a proper food court. While much of it is similar and lacks variety, you can eat like a king for less than 200 baht. While the merchandise sold here lacks the variety of Chiang Mai, it is decent for what it is and prices are reasonable.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Written February 28, 2023
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Emily T
10 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We visited in off season. I suspect this plus the pandemic impacted on the bazaar. When we visited it was deserted, almost no tourists, a few locals. A few stalls selling standard cheap clothes. The food court had very little variety. Mostly precooked deep fried food, or generic stir fry Thai dishes. Locals seemed to all be ordering hot pots. A single bar selling beer.
The whole thing was a bit depressing. I’ve only given it a 2 as I’m hoping things will pick up as more tourists start coming back again.
The whole thing was a bit depressing. I’ve only given it a 2 as I’m hoping things will pick up as more tourists start coming back again.
Written June 24, 2022
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Sadman
Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Hi, can anyone please tell me the girl's name who is singing english song please?
Name or her YouTube song link would be great. Really liked her song in my last visit to chiang rai. Please provide if you have.
Thanks in advance
WileyCoyote2
Aberdeen, UK382 contributions
I think her name is Sa
Annie S
Singapore, Singapore16 contributions
Hi, can anyone recommend a good 4 star accommodation near Chiang Rai accessible to the night markets? And
When would be a good time to visit Chiang Rai?
Thank you
Annie
Fly high
Colombo, Sri Lanka532 contributions
I stayed at Mora Boutique Hotel. Just about 5mins walk from the night market. The hotel is brand new and the staff and service was great. The room was very spacious. Comes with all amenities plus complimentary water, drinks and snacks in the mini bar! They have a pool, jacuzzi and wellness area and common laundry facilities.
They offer a delicious breakfast with western or Thai hot food cooked to order plus continental spread! Local coffee was great! I visited In January. The temperature was cooler in the morning and got warm through the day. I’m told it can get very hot, similar to BKK in April/May.
It was my first visit to the city and loved everything about it!
Abdullah B
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia3 contributions
Is it wheelchair friendly going around night bazaar?
Fly high
Colombo, Sri Lanka532 contributions
The bazaar itself is wheelchair friendly. The stalls are well layed out and because it’s on a main road the surface is smooth. However, getting through the crowds would be a challenge even on foot!
TessJayne
Alnwick, UK117 contributions
Hi, can somebody tell me please if the Night Bazaar is open every night of the week??? Many thanks
singhasam
Weymouth, UK3,671 contributions
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar operates every night towards the top of Phaholyothin Road. It has a wide range of stalls including a good selection of handicrafts and a nice food stall area. For those who get a bit peckish there is a central restauarant with first floor views over the bazaar which enable diners to eat and watch shoppers browse below them. While the bazaar is definitely worth a visit, the main event is the weekly Saturday afternoon-evening market along Thanalai which is quite simply colossal. Get there around 4pm to avoid later crushes because by 6pm there are thousands of shoppers out exploring hundreds and hundreds of stalls over a huge area. This event often produces rare stalls not seen at the bazaar, offering unusual items for sale from ornate wood carvings to specialist clothing, perfumes and metalwork. Hope this helps.
歌舞表演每天都有嗎?
Is there performance every day or on weekends only?
lisachen7
Zhongshan District, Taipei104 contributions
I was there on the week day, I also saw the Thai dancing performance.
Is there any shop or stall sell suitcase in Chiang Rai night market? i just need average-cheap suitcase. Or better i go to mall in Chiang Rai to buy a cheap one?
Alison Y
Hervey Bay, Australia146 contributions
Actually I did not see any. I am sure somewhere in Chiang rai would be able to help you out :)
RedEagle112
Bangkok, Thailand1 contribution
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Lwwizard
Udon Thani Province, Thailand488 contributions
ตอนไปเราหาที่จอดข้างๆถนนเลยค่ะ แล้วเดินต่อเอา
Hello,
When is the night bazaar? Is it every night? If so, is there a day when it's the largest? For example, in Chiang Mai the largest night market occurs on Sunday. Thanks!
lsg181
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3,028 contributions
Every night market, 6pm onwards, not the size of chiangmai Sunday market, but has reasonably good choices of local products and with a wide choices in foodcourt, live traditional dances stage and restaurants around the night market too!
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- Hotels near Chiang Rai Night Bazaar:
- (0.10 mi) Le Patta Hotel Chiang Rai
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- Restaurants near Chiang Rai Night Bazaar:
- (0.02 mi) Sawaddee Thai Restaurant
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- (0.11 mi) Cat 'n' A Cup Cat Cafe
- (0.09 mi) BaanChivitMai Bakery Café Restaurant
- (0.09 mi) Spinn Wine Bar & Bistro
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