The Chiang Mai Sunday walking street is the main feature of Chiang Mai. Enjoyed by adults and children alike, it is open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Strewed across the entire market is a plethora of shops which sell various types of products. The shopkeepers are generally dressed in the local Northern Thai costumes. There are numerous handicraft items available with them. Chiang Mai Sunday walking street is often confused with the popular Night Bazaar that is present on the Changklan Road.
The items or the handicrafts available in the Chiang Mai Sunday walking street are of varied nature. This was originally due to the fact that Chiang Mai and the neighboring areas fall under the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) category. This meant that each Tambon or the district was promoted. This is done by encouraging the locals to create specific handicrafts, textile,paintings and furniture. You can obtain exquisite items at cheap prices. If you are picking a souvenir or buying something unique don’t forget to bargain! Stall owners are quite friendly and willing to do business with you. The most preferred things by the tourists are the ceramic pieces, embroidered fabrics from the hill tribes and the silverware.
Apart from being a shopper’s paradise, Chiang Mai Sunday walking street is filled with various street musicians. You can also see a variety of flowers, especially the beautiful orchids. Food lovers will definitely find something appealing to their taste buds. The local shrimp paste and the som-tam are simply mouth watering cuisines. After you have purchased and eaten, you can go to any one of the several foot massage parlors. The combination of the cozy chairs and one hour of foot reflexology will provide you with the ultimate relaxation.
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