Chiang Dao Market is a bustling hub in Northern Thailand, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, local delicacies, and rich cultural experiences. Visitors can immerse themselves in the lively market scene while sampling authentic Thai cuisine and browsing unique handicrafts.
Nestled in the heart of Northern Thailand, Chiang Dao Market presents an enchanting blend of local culture and culinary delights. This vibrant market attracts both locals and tourists with its diverse offerings, making it an essential stop for anyone seeking an authentic Thai experience.
As you wander through the market’s colorful stalls, you’ll be greeted by the enticing aroma of street food that showcases the region’s rich culinary heritage. Seasonal fruits, aromatic spices, and freshly cooked dishes beckon food enthusiasts to sample the flavors of Chiang Dao. From sizzling grilled meats to fragrant curries and delightful desserts, the market is a paradise for those looking to indulge their taste buds.
In addition to its culinary offerings, Chiang Dao Market is a treasure trove for shoppers. Unique handicrafts, textiles, and artisanal products from local artisans provide visitors with a glimpse into the region’s craftsmanship and creativity. The market serves not only as a place to shop but also as a cultural hub where visitors can interact with local vendors and learn about their traditions.
The lively atmosphere of the market is infectious, with locals engaging in friendly banter and sharing stories. This sense of community enhances the experience of every visitor, allowing for meaningful connections and memories that will last a lifetime.
Visiting Chiang Dao Market also offers an opportunity to explore the surrounding area. The picturesque landscape, characterized by lush mountains and serene rivers, complements the vibrant market scene. After exploring the market, travelers can venture nearby to discover the beauty of Chiang Dao’s natural attractions, including waterfalls and hiking trails.
In summary, Chiang Dao Market exemplifies the essence of Northern Thailand, blending culinary delights, captivating handicrafts, and a warm community spirit. Whether you’re a food lover, a shopping enthusiast, or simply looking to soak up the local culture, this market promises an unforgettable experience. Make sure to include a visit to Chiang Dao Market in your itinerary for a true taste of Thailand’s rich heritage and vibrant community.
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This market is intended for locals but still offers an enjoyable insight for travellers who wants to look for tribes people or taste some jungle foods. One section is dedicated to tribes people bringing their goods into town. Most of the market is for locals to buy essentials, and shop for manufactured goods. Lots of yummy fried things for breakfasts too. Market runs on Tuesday mornings. Very quiet by 11am.
I was in Chiang Dao area for 4 months recently, from December 2014 to March 2015. As a result, I had a chance to visit this market at least 4 Tuesday mornings. I REALLY enjoyed it. Like the other reviewers have said, it’s an authentic Thailand market, not something designed for tourists – very different from the Night Bazaar or the Saturday and Sunday Walking Street in Chiang Mai. It is filled with positive vibes of energy from the enthusiastic sellers and buyers! It goes right through the central town area of Chiang Dao, near the bus stand, from early Tuesday morning up till around 1 pm, when the vendors start cleaning up. You can find all kinds of products here, mostly just things normal Thai people use – and things of practical use to you if you are staying here a long time. The prices are much cheaper than in Chiang Mai. Some of the product categories you will find include clothing, kitchen goods, household goods, sewing goods, beauty accessories, and hygiene items. The items I have bought there included: beautiful cloth headbands; sewing needles – good quality large size available; a lunch box – almost impossible to find in Chiang Mai – and lots of hygiene items, like lotion and soap. I remember I had a nice shopping trip there one day after I won the 200-baht prize at the “ha ha ha” laughing contest at the International Women’s Day program in nearby Ping Kong. Many of the items have prices marked in English numbers on big boards, which makes it easier than shopping in many other Thailand markets. Many of the people there speak English – actually more than in Mae Rim or Chiang Mai! The sellers are friendly, but not pushy as they would be in India, Arabic countries, or some areas of Myanmar. It’s also a really great place to watch hill-tribe people in the area. There are Akha and Lisu people there, as well as many Burmese Shan (Tai-Yai) people. The hilltribe women are wearing their colorful clothes! You can get some good food, like noodles and snacks, at stalls at modest prices during this market. I had one very special visit to this market during the time of the annual March Poy Lang Song festival of Wat Tumpket. The temple (a beautiful cave temple that is nearly as nice as the famous one at Chiang Dao Caves!) is in Tumpket village near where I stayed at the Chiang Dao Hill Resort, but the festival starts in Chiang Dao town at PT gas station. The young boys about to become novice monks, after getting their haircuts, dress up like kings in traditional outfits and ride ponies in a long procession. I took part in the procession for the temple with a group of village women, where I had to take the silver temple bowls for collecting funds and also got a lot of chance to dance! The procession went about 20 km, from Chiang Dao to Tumpket, partly by walk and partly by vehicle. It took place on a Tuesday morning, the same time as the market, so there was a huge crowd at the market watching us then.
This is a market for locals where local produce and cheap clothing are mainly sold. There are no products such as local handicrafts that would interest tourists. The only thing of interest is possibly seeing the hilltribe costumes in the area.
The Tuesday morning market is a nice way to spend a couple of hours. It is a proper market and not geared towards tourists in the same way that those in Chiang Mai are. The fruit on sale is fantastic and very reasonably priced. We just wished that we were staying somewhere with a kitchen so that we could buy and cook the fish and vegetables being sold. They looked fantastic.
I go there once per year, buy fruit, clothes, toys.Sure interesting for tourists, but if you go to Ban aronatai, some 40km up the road just on the Burmese border you will find a market that’s 10 times more fascinating.That market is on Friday between 6am and noon.
It is a functional market so it’s interesting to see what the locals buy (cloths, household goods, vegetables and fruit) but there are no arts and crafts and not many “Hill tribe” people when I went. They have great local food stores.
This Tuesday market is just 2 rows along the road and has almost everything, from fresh fish, vegetables, fruits to daily tools, clothes, plants, etc..etc.. Not much of hill tribes in their traditional clothes. Quite a sunny place, had to walk below their tents of each stall to take cover. We managed to get some shirts, dresses, T-shirts, pants, etc.. price is cheaper than most places in Chiang Mai and they don’t mind bargaining. Each stall sells different products, haven’t seen any duplicates, and the locals there are very very honest. They will start packing up by 11.30am, so had to go early. Toilet available in the bus interchange at the end of market, 5 baht for entrance.
It’s along the main street on the northern side of Chiang Dao town. I’ve seen it referenced to as along the road/highway 107. However on the maps, 107 by passes the town now. So I’m informed, previously 107 was the road through the town. Now 107 is a new highway by passing the town, and the market is not on that 107. It’s on the street through the town.The market is a local market catering for the locals. We bought the fruits and veges in season there, and the normal street food. There’s also clothes and hardware and local supplies, as what you’d see in any local SE Asian street market, even aquarium fish!There was one or two stalls selling local handy craft by the hill tribes.
When I went to Chiang Mai, I could feel the way of life, traditions and culture of Chiang Mai people.It’s recommended to start with a city tour.Even if you come to Chiang Mai And staying in the city alone can travel without boredomBecause in Chiang Mai there are many zones.with a different identitySeriously, just organize a trip to explore the cafes in Chiang Mai by yourself.It took several days.
The market is along the main road going through the Chiang Dao Village. We took the bus from Chiangmai, there is a planned bus stopped in the middle of the market. You cannot miss it.The market was pretty big, including food, clothes, toys, watches, etc…. It was quite nice to just stroll there for half an hour. We visited on the first tuesday of october.