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Chiang Mai - Sunday Market

Photo Gallery of Sunday Market held on every Sunday in the old part of the city of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand.

Sunday Market, held at every Sunday night on the street from Tha Phae Gate up to Wat Phra Singh on the west part of the old city.
Very crowded but very fun to walk around. You must drop by here if you are interested in shopping ! :D

Chiangmai is the largest city in Northern Thailand, about one hour from Bangkok by airplane. It was the capital of " Lanna Thai ", the ancient kingdom in the north of Thailand.
(Lannathai kingdom: Founded by King Meng Rai in 1296 with Chiang mai as the capital.)

The center of the city, the old city area, is surrounded by city walls and there is the famous gate called "Tha Phae Gate" (A) in the East. From this gate, the market called "Sunday Market" is held at every Sunday night on the street up to "Wat Phra Singh" (B), the most venerated and famous temple in Chiang mai in the west part of the old city.

Sunday Market, held on the street from Thapae Gate up to Wat Phra Singh in the west part of the old city.

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Around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, shops start to open and it's really crowded from 5 to 10 o'clock at night. The street turns free of vehicle and many many shops line around the Thapae Gate and the street from the gate to Wat Phra Singh.
I visited Chiangmai a lot of times but never had a chance to go this Sunday Market. They sell various things such as food, folk crafts, paintings, clothes, pottery and so on, and some street performances, like playing music, can be seen.
Even if you are not so interested in shopping, I'm sure you'll enjoy the market very much.

By the way, I heard that this Sunday Market is for the local people, another famous market "Night Bazaar" is for tourists, the size and the number of visitors of "Sunday Market" is more than "Night Bazaar". Hmmm, I'm not sure if it's true or not. What I'm sure is I love both of the markets anyway. :D

Around the market
Let's check out the market !

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Sunday Market - Around the market
Around the entrance of the market. At night on Sunday. Crowded, right ? Now, let's get in and check it out ! :D Now, we made it ! The Sunday Market ! Even though I visited Chiang Mai so many times, this was the first time to see the market. (May 2012) I went to the Night Bazaar several times, however, I didn't know there was another market. (Hey, check a guide book beforehand !) My wife suddenly told me, "Come to think of it, they have a market on Sunday around the Thapae Gate. ..." What !? Hey, let's go and check it out ! The picture above shows Thapae Gate, the entrance to the market. Wow, crowded. Now, let's get in and enjoy the market ! :D (We visited there around 7 to 8 o'clock at night)
This area has a lot of shops as well.	A busy street is along the city wall. Many people are waiting for a traffic light.
Around the Thapae Gate 1 This area has a lot of shops as well.	Around the Thapae Gate 2 A busy street is along the city wall. Many people are waiting for a traffic light.
The street is very busy.	The market spread over there to the old city area.
Around the Thapae Gate 3 The street is very busy.	Around the Thapae Gate 4 The market spread over there to the old city area.
The scenery after crossed the street.	On the street after the crowd.
Across the street The scenery after crossed the street.	After the crowd On the street after the crowd.

Sunday Market - Let's check out the market !
Now, let's check out the market ! They sell various things such as food, folk crafts, paintings, clothes, pottery and so on, and some street performances, like playing music, are given on the street. Even if you are not so interested in shopping, I'm sure you'll enjoy the market very much.
The market is like a festival. Very crowded.		Around the Thapae Gate. A lot of shops line the path and they sell various things.
The market is like a festival. Very crowded.		Around the Thapae Gate. A lot of shops line the path and they sell various things.
Accessories and bags.		Speaking of Thailand, you'll come up with Thai massage. This Sunday Market has Thai massage as well.
Accessories and bags.		Speaking of Thailand, you'll come up with Thai massage. This Sunday Market has Thai massage as well.

Various clothes, T-shirt, pants, skirt, belt.	Beautiful containers for candles.	You'll see various kind of gifts.
Various clothes, T-shirt, pants, skirt, belt.	Beautiful containers for candles.	You'll see various kind of gifts.

Flower shaped electric decorations.		Pictures.
Flower shaped electric decorations.		Pictures.

You can get something to eat when you are hungry.	You can get something to eat when you are hungry.	Fruits !
You can get something to eat when you are hungry.

Having something to eat. Taste good ? :D		He is showing glass works.
Having something to eat. Taste good ? :D		He is showing glass works.

Selling cute glass works.	Wooden tableware	Wooden tableware
Selling cute glass works.	Wooden tableware

Bags a lot !	Belts !	Taxi - Tuk-tuk.	When it rains, they quickly cover their shops.
Bags a lot !	Belts !	Taxi - Tuk-tuk.	When it rains, they quickly cover their shops.

The scenery of the moat nearby.		The scenery out of the old city area against the Thapae Gate.
The scenery of the moat nearby.		The scenery out of the old city area against the Thapae Gate.

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