The largest night market in all of Chiang Mai takes place every Sunday, stretching from the Tha Phae Gate through the old city
Tha Phae Gate is a landmark of Chiang Mai, built with red bricks, the walls are two to three meters high, serving as the welcoming entrance to the old city. There is a public square in front of the gate where celebrations are held during Chiang Mai festivals.
I last visited Tha Phae Gate in 2017, and I can't remember if there were pigeons back then. Six years later, taking photos with pigeons against the backdrop of Tha Phae Gate has become a popular activity for tourists. For 100 Thai Baht, you get a service of four people: one to scatter pigeon feed, two to herd the pigeons, and one to take photos. The photographer is adept with a smartphone, finding the best angles and even shooting slow-motion videos. The final picture shows a clear difference between those who paid and those who didn't. The pigeons, struggling to earn their keep, don't have it easy.
There are many temples near Tha Phae Gate, with exquisite temples and ancient pagodas everywhere, almost every few steps, each with its own characteristics. Chiang Mai truly deserves its title as the 'City of Temples', a bona fide Buddhist holy land.
Every Sunday, the Tha Phae Gate hosts the Sunday night market, which is the largest and liveliest night market in Chiang Mai. Starting at 4 pm every Sunday, the main road from the east gate to the west gate of the old city is closed off for pedestrians.
The Sunday market is a great place to hunt for souvenirs, with a wide variety and affordable prices. For example, elephant pants cost 100 Thai Baht at the Sunday market, but the price doubles to 200 Thai Baht at the night markets in Bangkok. A fellow traveler who likes to sell travel souvenirs from around the world at domestic markets stocked up quite a bit on this street.
Besides the ubiquitous souvenirs, if you look carefully, you can find many good things. Thai craftsmen are skilled and creative. I bought a tuk-tuk made from a can as a gift for a child. The coconut shell lamp and wooden carvings I bought from this night market six years ago are still displayed as decorations in my home in Anaya, and I also bought a folk CD back then, which I still occasionally play.
It's recommended to visit the Sunday market on an empty stomach, as the food area is filled with various Thai street food delicacies. Fried noodles, coconut juice, fruit juices, smoothies, mango sticky rice, grilled fish, grilled chicken, and more. If you get tired, you can also get an affordable roadside Thai massage and fully experience the nightlife of Chiang Mai. Summer of Thailand Never Ends
Note: The market is open every Sunday from 17:00 to 22:00, starting from Tha Phae Gate, crossing the old city all the way to Wat Phan Tao.
Tha Phae Gate, if visiting Chiang Mai Stop by to take beautiful photos. There are many angles. Located in the old city. Not far from the airport. And can feed the birds as well
[Tapae Gate] It can be said to be the center of Chiang Mai, and it is also the most representative landmark of the ancient city of Chiang Mai. The ancient name is Qingtang style. It means "the city of ships" or "the place of ship trade". Thapae Gate is one of the five city walls of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, that is, the eastern city wall, which is the most complete city wall in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. Established in the Lannatai Dynasty of Chiang Mai.
The only relics left by the ancient city of Chiang Mai, the most complete city gate in the ancient city of the night market, can be described as the welcome gate of Chiang Mai. The quaint and unique gate attracts tens of thousands of tourists, surrounded by hotels and restaurants, and your trip to the ancient city from Tha Pae Gate is the best choice. In front of Tha Pai Gate is a small square. It is a pleasant experience to come here to feed the pigeons, sit at the root of the city wall to see pedestrians and empty themselves. Many Chiang Mai activities are also used as a starting point, such as the famous Water Light Festival celebration.
The traffic near Tha Pae Gate is crowded and it is not convenient to take a taxi, but there are tuk tuk everywhere. It is cheap and convenient to bargain. It is about 100 baht for a few kilometers and 20 yuan. You can use the Gaode map to directly enter the Chinese address to show the Chinese and English maps, and show the driver.
Tapae Gate is particularly beautiful and very beautiful. Because of its excellent location, the Thapae Gate, located on the east wall of Chiang Mai, Thailand, is the complete city gate retained in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. It is also the most popular attraction in Chiang Mai. There are many tourists who come here to play. The fresh air here is elegant and the scenery is particularly beautiful. The fun is a super cost-effective punching resort. It is also a good place worth visiting. It is loved and praised by tourists from all over the world!
it’s hot in day time but night time was a bit cooler. Don’t missed out this one of the landmark that you must visit & take a picture here.
A good place to take pictures and punch in, the moment the pigeon flies, the film is made in minutes
Everything is coordinates with Thapae Gate, hahahahaha