Chiang Mai Market

The one thing that every tourist looks forward to doing, when they visit a new place is checks out what the markets at the place have to offer. Especially if you are visiting along with your mother, wife, daughter, sister, or any other female you know, you are bound to land up in some kind of market at that place, one time or the other. Chiang Mai is no exception. It has loads of small and big markets, spread all over it, where you can shop for almost anything. Thus, it will offer you the best of shopping experiences.

Chiang Mai is the major city of northern Thailand as well as the capital of the province, which ultimately makes it the trade center of the province. Thus, it has a lot of markets and shopping area. The major markets out of these are the fresh foods and perishable goods markets in Chiang Mai.Another major attraction amongst the foreign tourists is the flower market in Chiang Mai.It is very easily approachable, going along the river on the Tapae road. You can shop for various kinds of flowers and ferns from some of the common ones like rose, daffodils, etc. There is no problem even if you have spent the entire day traveling in and out of the city. This market is open at night as well. So after a tiring day full of traveling, a bunch of fresh flowers would certainly freshen up you and your partner.

Another major market in Chiang Mai is not far from this place. It is called the Anusarn market. It is situated on the Chang Klan road, and is especially full of hustle -bustle at night. The specialty of this market in particular is that it is flocked by Thai locals, coming to purchase their daily stock of groceries as well as other eatable at the end of the day. The special feature of this market is an authentic Thai chili dip referred to as nam prik awn by the locals. A small little lick from that is ever so exciting. But one thing you must not forget is your bottle of water!!

There are various other small and big fresh markets in Chiang Mai like Sompet, Maneenoparat, etc.The most famous and highly flocked fresh foods and perishable goods market in Chiang Mai is the Hill Tribes market. It is a weekly market that goes on Fridays, on Chiang Klan road, near the mosque. This market is famous for the beautiful, authentic products brought in for sale by the local minority tribes.

Every time you visit this authentic market, you are bound to fall onto something new and unique. That is what the real strength of this market is, and helps it to attract more and more foreign tourist.

Apart from these, there are various street markets that are a lifeline of the Thai locals. The major ones amongst them are the Saturday Street Market as well as the Sunday Street Market.Chiang Mai markets are so big and highly flocked, that getting lost in the markets is not uncommon. But the hospitality and the unique products they have to offer while make this getting lost – worth the effort.