THAILAND CHIANGMAI SHOPPING

CHIANGMAI SHOPPING

SUNDAY WALKING STREET

Sunday walking starts around 2pm and lasts until 10 pm with local craft persons operating stalls along Rajdumnern Road on the inner east side of the moat near Tapae Gate.The street is blocked off from traffic so there is plenty of room to walk. Unlike the sellers on  Chang Khlan Road, who peddle many fake designers goods, excellent handmade items are displayed and sold. At the 5 temples on this road you can enjoy real Northern Thai food and snacks.

SATURDAY WALKING STREET

Saturday Market on Wualai Road (the street that shoots off at an angle just outside the Chiang Mai gate on the south side of the old city) officially starts 5pm , although the road will be closed to cars from about 2pm  onwards; it’s pretty much over by 11pm. It’s the old silver working district and some shops stay open late on this day.Like the better known Sunday Market, there’s lot of food and local crafts.

CHIANGMAI NIGHT BAZAAR

It is located in the heart of the city, on Chan Klan Road, between the Pae and Sri Donchai roads. It is famous for handicrafts and portrait paintings. There are the jewelry, toys, clothing and high tech items. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Chiangmai.The market is owned by group of local people now although originally belonged to a Chinese merchant.

BIG C

A large Thai owned superstore that stocks and caters largely for Thai market, is located just off the Superhighway between the first floor with a Thai style food court while on the ground floor is a range of smaller shops. It stocks ranges of electrical items,clothing ,household goods, fresh produce at good prices.

CENTRAL KAD SUAN KAEW

This is the largest shopping mall in northern Thailand, with a variety of stores , restaurants , a theater and a cinema spread over several loors. Anchored by the Central department store,it also houses the Tops Supermarket in the basement and shops selling records, books , groceries , clothes , toys  and computer games. The good selection of eateries here includes such familiar names as Pizza hut and Swensens.

CENTRAL AIRPORT PLAZA CHIANGMAI

A centrally air-conditioned mall housing to brand name shops has variety of articles including mouthwatering delicacies , is popular shopping areas in the city. It is located right at the edge of Maidol and Chiangmai –Hod Road. It offers the best shopping experience in Chiangmai and is popular among the locals as well as the tourists. Business hours are 11am to 10pm on weekdays and from 9.30am to 10pm on weekends.