Saturday Walking Street Market
Chiang Mai, Thailand • 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Nov
14°C – 27°C, cool and dry weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
14°C – 27°C, cool and dry weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Uneven sidewalks; limited wheelchair access.
Uneven sidewalks; limited wheelchair access.
Value for money
High
Affordable food and unique goods make it worthwhile.
Affordable food and unique goods make it worthwhile.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Romantic Evening
Couples loved the vibrant atmosphere and the opportunity to share street food.
Great Souvenirs
Travelers found many unique items perfect for gifting and remembering their trip.
Delicious Food
Couples raved about the variety of tasty and affordable street food options.
Too Crowded
Visitors felt it was hard to navigate the market during peak hours.
Limited Seating
Finding a place to sit and enjoy the food was a challenge for many couples.
Cash Only
Travelers found the lack of card payment options inconvenient at times.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
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Tuesday
-
Wednesday
-
Thursday
-
Friday
-
Saturday
04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
-
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
15-26°C
Cool and dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
Cool and dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
Open
Market operates at full capacity; high demand may lead to limited availability of certain items.
Market operates at full capacity; high demand may lead to limited availability of certain items.
Recommended
December is characterized by excellent weather and festive atmosphere, making it a popular time for tourists. The market is bustling with activity, offering a wide variety of goods and performances. Due to the high volume of visitors, it's recommended to plan visits during off-peak hours and to be prepared for higher prices and crowded conditions.
December is characterized by excellent weather and festive atmosphere, making it a popular time for tourists. The market is bustling with activity, offering a wide variety of goods and performances. Due to the high volume of visitors, it's recommended to plan visits during off-peak hours and to be prepared for higher prices and crowded conditions.
January
HIGH
14-27°C
Cool and dry weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
Cool and dry weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
Open
No specific restrictions, but expect larger crowds and higher prices.
No specific restrictions, but expect larger crowds and higher prices.
Recommended
January offers pleasant weather conditions, making it a popular time for tourists. The market operates as usual but is more crowded, and prices for accommodations and services are higher. It's advisable to book accommodations in advance and arrive at the market early to avoid peak crowds.
January offers pleasant weather conditions, making it a popular time for tourists. The market operates as usual but is more crowded, and prices for accommodations and services are higher. It's advisable to book accommodations in advance and arrive at the market early to avoid peak crowds.
February
HIGH
15-32°C
Warm and dry conditions with minimal rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities.
Warm and dry conditions with minimal rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities.
Open
No specific restrictions, but anticipate larger crowds and elevated prices.
No specific restrictions, but anticipate larger crowds and elevated prices.
Recommended
February maintains favorable weather and high tourist influx. The market remains bustling, and prices stay elevated. Early arrival is recommended to navigate the crowds more comfortably.
February maintains favorable weather and high tourist influx. The market remains bustling, and prices stay elevated. Early arrival is recommended to navigate the crowds more comfortably.
March
MEDIUM
18-35°C
Hot temperatures with increasing haze due to agricultural burning, leading to reduced air quality.
Hot temperatures with increasing haze due to agricultural burning, leading to reduced air quality.
Open
No specific restrictions, but be prepared for hotter temperatures and potential haze.
No specific restrictions, but be prepared for hotter temperatures and potential haze.
Not recommended
March experiences rising temperatures and haze from regional agricultural burning, affecting air quality. While the market operates, the conditions may be less comfortable for visitors. Consider indoor activities or visiting during cooler hours.
March experiences rising temperatures and haze from regional agricultural burning, affecting air quality. While the market operates, the conditions may be less comfortable for visitors. Consider indoor activities or visiting during cooler hours.
How to get there
Taxi
Recommended
Walking
Recommended
Bike
Bus
Car
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required