Sunday weekend walking street is considered by many the best place to shop in Chiang Mai. A vibrant spectrum of art, crafts, music and food with handmade quality of goods that echo the spirit of Northern Thailand. The Sunday Market serves as a venue for all kinds of local events, from dance recitals to beauty pageants and the lanes on either side of the main road feature stages and performance spaces. The market starts at Tha Pae Gate and runs all along Ratchadamnoen Rd, for around one kilometer. It takes place every Sunday from 16:00 until around midnight. The road is closed to traffic during this time, and as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, it does get busy, making your experience there a truly stunning outdoor activity.