💙 Waroot Market – Chiang Mai’s Lively Everyday Market

Waroot Market, often known locally as Kad Luang, is one of Chiang Mai’s most vibrant and authentic local markets. It’s where the city’s heartbeat truly shows—busy aisles, colorful stalls, and the warm friendliness of Chiang Mai’s vendors. From fresh produce and northern Thai snacks to fabrics, household goods, and handmade crafts, Waroot Market is a place where everyday life and culture meet.

Whether you’re wandering to taste local treats, searching for unique souvenirs, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, Waroot Market offers a real, unfiltered experience of Chiang Mai living.

Warorot Market is one of Chiang Mai’s most iconic and historic local markets. Located near the Ping River and close to Chinatown (Chang Moi Road area), it’s a lively place where locals shop daily for food, household goods, fabrics, and traditional Northern Thai items.

🌟 What You Can Find There

• Local snacks & Northern Thai food – sai ua (ไส้อั่ว), nam prik, fried pork, dried fruit

• Fresh flowers & produce – very colorful and affordable

• Clothes & accessories – including traditional Northern-style clothing

• Bags, baskets & handicrafts

• Chinese and herbal goods due to its location near Chinatown

• Souvenirs at good prices compared to tourist markets

🕒 Opening Hours

Most shops open around 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, but some food stalls open earlier.

🌆 Nearby Places

• Ton Lamyai Market (flower market)

• Chinatown area

• Ping River walkway