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Chiang Mai is considered as the shopping paradise as
one is lost for the wide array of unusual goods found
at throwaway prices. The value for money is good though
the quality is variable. Many tourists from around the
world come for Shopping in Chiang Mai. Shoppers leave
with much fuller luggage and this picture can be seen
better at airports and railway stations. Visitors coming
to Thailand definitely move to Chaing Mai for shopping
as it is considered the cheapest place in Thailand and
moving around the town is easy.
Shopping in Chiang Mai definitely include handicrafts
as the place is very popular as one of the handicraft
centers of Asia. One come across silk, silver,clothing,
rattan, ceramics, interior décor,antiques, Buddhist
art, lacquer and many other products in Chiang Mai.
Many overseas traders come here to sell their wares.
Places around Chiang Mai have many handicraft shops
catering to tourist shopping interests. The products
are more specialized and a little expensive, though
the quality is better. One come across many fabric shops
and tailor shops and also some quirky establishments.
These shops sell a wide array of products from hill
tribe products and crafts to shoe shops and boutiques,
jewelery and gems along with some exclusive antique
shops.
The in-place for Chiang Mai Shopping is obviously the
NIGHT BAZAR, in the several blocks every evening along
Chang Klan road. The place is popular for lower priced
range of items. There are countless pavement stalls
here to wander and admire the beautifully crafted Northern
Thai handicrafts. One can also go to the huge handicraft
wholesalers at San Kamphaeng and for colorful umbrellas,
to Borsang village. For those looking for the best selection
of antiques, Baan Tawai to the south of the city is
the place to head for.
Shopping in Chiang Mai also include the WEEKEND MARKET
held on Sundays just outside Tapae gate is the perfect
place to go for what is available from the region and
more. The prices are better than that of the Night Bazaar
and at the closing time of the market the goods are
sold at throwaway prices.
For more information on Things to Do in Chiang Mai
in Thailand please refer to Chiang Mai Travel Guide.
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