Chiang Mai Market Recommendations
Recommended 3 Major Markets in Chiang Mai 🌿
Complete Guide to Coconut Market, Jing Chai Market, and White Market
Chiang Mai is a market paradise where sensibility and practicality are harmoniously combined. Among them, I will introduce three representative markets that you will regret not missing: Coconut Market, Jing Chai Market, and Wonnimman White Market.
If you want to properly experience the atmosphere and charm of each market, be sure to check it out!
🥥 1. Coconut Market
“An exotic market in a space that used to be a coconut farm”
As the name suggests, Coconut Market used to be an actual coconut farm.
Even now, coconut trees remain lushly here and there, giving you an exotic atmosphere as if you were in a rural village in Southeast Asia.
- 📸 Photo zone full of emotion: Sunlight seeps through the coconut trees, making for a great photo no matter how you take it. - 🛖 Shelter in a hut: There are small huts inside the market, so it's perfect for sitting down and slowly enjoying the food you bought or taking a break.
- 💸 Cheap local food: There are a variety of local foods such as skewers, fried rice, and juice that you can enjoy without worrying about the price.
⚠️ Note: The market tends to close earlier than you think.
When I visited, it was already almost closed at around 4 PM. The official operating hours may be longer, but it can definitely get a bit quiet if you go late in the afternoon, so I recommend visiting early in the afternoon.
🎨 2. Jing Jai Market
“A paradise for quality emotional shopping”
Jing Jai Market, which is only open on Saturday and Sunday mornings, is more like an emotional fair than a simple market.
- 🛍 Wide and leisurely route: The market is large, so even if there are a lot of people, it's not crowded and you can browse comfortably. - 🧶 Emotional local items: Handmade pottery, textiles, scented candles, dried flowers, and other high-quality local handicrafts!
- 🧘 Healing itself: The natural atmosphere and the emotions of local artists are combined, making it great for a leisurely stroll.
👉 Tip: It opens at 8 a.m., so it’s perfect for a course where you can go early in the morning and have brunch! Also, the famous Chiang Mai brand Goodgoods store is located in a very large space, so you can comfortably shop for souvenirs.
🤍 3. White Market at One Nimman
“Sophisticated sensibility, easy accessibility”
White Market, held in the trendy area of One Nimman, is a market where you can feel leisurely shopping in the city.
- 🚶♀️ A great location to enjoy with One Nimman: The market and surrounding shops, cafes, and galleries are all connected, making it a great place to make a day trip. - 💼 Sensational items: Trendy items such as clothing, accessories, and stationery from local designers are abundant, and the quality is excellent. However, the prices are a bit high.
- 🎶 Cultural elements are also abundant: Various events such as performances, exhibitions, and pop-up stores are held, adding to the fun of walking.
👉 Tip: Start with a cup of coffee at Wonnimman Square and enjoy White Market leisurely.
✨ In conclusion
The exotic atmosphere and leisure of Coconut Market, the emotional handmade items of Jingjjai Market, and the sophisticated urban sensibility of White Market, these three major markets each have their own charms and will add small but definite joy to your trip to Chiang Mai.
I hope you take your time, look around leisurely, and find your own treasure.💕
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