We visited the Night Bazaar on a holiday to Thailand this summer (2009). The lonely planet guide did not give it a particularly good rating but we were only there once. Having walked through the area we were slightly disappointed with the stalls selling exactly the same thing at initially extortionate ... Read review
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Advantages: Some Good Bargains, Good Food Disadvantages: To Commercial, Lacking in Thai Culture
We visited the Night Bazaar on a holiday to Thailand this summer (2009). The lonely planet guide did not give it a particularly good rating but we were only there once. Having walked through the area we were slightly disappointed with the stalls selling exactly the same thing at initially extortionate prices. Bartering is a must and the stall sellers will almost be offended if you don't try. We had been to the Sunday market the day before and enjoyed ... ...tarnished are view of the night bazaar which seemed a lot more commercial, the last thing you want to see when you’re looking around a Thai market is a McDonalds or KFC in the background.
As we found throughout most of Thailand (except Bangkok), the Thai people are extremely polite and we never felt intimidated or threatened whilst walking through the market. It is a good idea however to make sure you know where your valuables are ... more
We visited the Night Bazaar on a holiday to Thailand this summer (2009). The lonely planet guide did not give it a particularly good rating but we were only there once. Having walked through the area we were slightly disappointed with the stalls selling exactly the same thing at initially extortionate prices. Bartering is a must and the stall sellers will almost be offended if you don't try. We had been to the Sunday market the day before and enjoyed this due to the more open environment and the better food stalls available (products were the same but the atmosphere seemed better). This maybe tarnished are view of the night bazaar which seemed a lot more commercial, the last thing you want to see when you’re looking around a Thai market is a McDonalds or KFC in the background.
As we found throughout most of Thailand (except Bangkok), the Thai people are extremely polite and we never felt intimidated or threatened whilst walking through the market. It is a good idea however to make sure you know where your valuables are as the narrow side streets can get very busy at times.
Overall it was good to see the night bazaar but having been to the Sunday market the day before it seemed like a let down in comparison.
Advantages: authentic handicrafts, talented craftsmen; intrigue around every corner Disadvantages: Possible rip offs and no price tags - its all bartering!
The Chiang Mai night bazaar is a wholly original and magical place to shop. As the lights dim in the Northern Thai city, traders fill the streets and underpass with a huge array of crafts, knock off clothing/watches and various types of art. As you walk through the narrowed aisles Thai sellers compete for your attention, from fake designer watches to meticulously carved wood sculptures - this market has it all. Particular mention must go to the hard ... ...with requests and must work night and day to fufil the high demand that is asked of them. My advice would to buy as much of this artwork as you can afford, prices in western countries would be ten times as much and you will always regret not buying that special piece when your back on home soil. Competing with the painters talent is the wood sculpters, who paintakingly carve their crafts while squatting on their shop floors. The bulk of the work ...
jameselfer 21.12.2005
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