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Sunday Night Market Walking Street

“Best Outdoor Market... Possibly in the World” I've traveled to over 100 countries, and this is my favorite outdoor market. The endless variety of arts, crafts, souvenirs, and household wares showcase Chiang Mai's bountiful creativity and entrepreneurism. The market is quintessentially Thai. It represents the best of Thailand’s food, music, art, architecture, religion, and ubiquitous smiles. Shoppers split their gazes between colorful wares, ancient Buddhist temples lining the street, and the diverse crowds comprised equally of foreign tourists and Thai residents. Street performers set the musical backdrop while the scents of stir fries and coconut curries permeate the air. The street is busy, but not overwhelming. Market stalls are well organized and the easy flow of pedestrian traffic gives a sense of an pleasant evening stroll.