Be sure to visit the Night Bazaar. Stallholders line both sides of the street and prices are really competitive. I bought a very cheap bikini and some lovely saa paper cards and writing sets. Inside the main market building, on the bottom floor, there are a lot of local handicrafts and artists' works, also at great prices. One of the... more

Good place to meet the locals and soak into the experience! Great place to try some local food for cheap too. Know what you are looking for and bargain hard. Don't be afraid to walk away because there are many similar shops around. Great for keeping yourself amused at night when the attractions are shut. Don't forget to get your... more

I went 3 nights in a row to the night markets in Chiang Mai. They were GREAT! The vendors seemed much more friendly and willing to negotiate than in most places in Bangkok (where I've lived for a year). BUT, you kind of need to know your stuff. If you can speak Thai, do it, even a little bit. If... more

The Night Bazaar was fun to walk through, but it was very hot for us jet-lagged northerners, so we couldn't take too much. I was a bit overwhelmed by all of the stuff, so I wasn't in a consuming mood. My daughter picked out a few nice items, like a jade elephant and a silk (I think it's real silk!)... more

The Night Bazaar and Markets span many blocks seemingly in every direction. The vendors start setting up around 6 p.m. and the shoppers are out in full force near 8 p.m. We walked up to the market several evenings from the beautiful River View Lodge. When crowded, this shopping mecca can be overwhelming on the narrow sidewalks with an abundance... more

The night bazaar is a tourist attraction as it has handicrafts, clothes, ornaments and decorative artifacts conveniently located in one place. However, you need to bargain really hard to get a good deal. For many, they leave home happy with their buys and generally the stuff are fairly inexpensive. However, you may find the new Sunday walking street better as... more

Solo para decirles que hay buenos restaurantes en este lugar, ademas, lo bueno es que mientras muchos lugares estan cerrados... more