Sunday Walking Street is Chiang Mai’s best-known Sunday evening market. It runs along Ratchadamnoen Road from the Tha Phae Gate area through the heart of the Old City, drawing visitors for local crafts, street food and a lively atmosphere.
Sunday evenings, generally around 17:00–22:00; stall times and road closures can vary.
The pedestrianised street brings together handicrafts, souvenirs, food stalls and performances against the backdrop of Chiang Mai’s historic neighbourhoods. It is an enjoyable way to explore the Old City after dark.
Arrive early in the evening if you want more room to browse before the busiest hours, and allow time to explore the side streets and temple courtyards.
Head to Tha Phae Gate on foot or by taxi, then follow Ratchadamnoen Road into the Old City. The road is closed to vehicles during the market, so arrange a drop-off outside the pedestrian zone.
• The market runs on Sundays, not every evening.
• Allow around 90–150 minutes for browsing and food stops.
• Bring small cash notes for food and souvenirs.
• Watch your belongings in the busier stretches.
• Combine it with a daytime visit to Wat Phra Singh or Wat Chedi Luang if your schedule allows.
Walk around the main chedi to appreciate its details, then continue to Wat Phra Singh or nearby Wat Phan Tao.
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