Chiang Rai Night Bazaar

You can still enjoy the Thai night market atmosphere at the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar, which runs every evening. The night bazaar is also considered the most touristy option in Chiang Rai, but that just means more interesting stalls for you to browse! Just like the other night markets in Chiang Rai, there are also performances held within the night bazaar itself. Enjoy the multitude of performances available at Chiang Rai Night Bazaar, as Thai traditional dancers showcase their routines while buskers strum their guitars in an acoustic rendition of hit songs.

Food stalls at Chiang Rai Night Bazaar accommodate to the palate of visitors, making it the most suitable night market for first-timers. The night market is best known for Thai-style hotpot, as each hotpot stall has their own unique broth to complement fresh meat and vegetables. Other popular foods in the night market include deep-fried dishes as well as favourite Thai dishes like pad thai.



Besides the usual food stalls, Chiang Rai Night Bazaar has plenty of stalls selling trinkets and fashion accessories. Most items available at the night market are actually local handicrafts, so buying these products will help the locals tremendously. If you are planning to buy these items too, remember to negotiate with the seller so that both of you walk away happily.

When: Daily, 6pm – Late

Getting there: Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is right behind the Chiang Rai Old Bus Terminal, where you can board buses to other Thai cities such as Chiang Mai or Bangkok. There is a new bus terminal in Chiang Rai, but the old terminal is located closer to the city centre, where all the action is.