Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
Thailand
For your last stop, check out the Muang Mai Market or Warorot Market, where the local Sunday Market and Night Bazaar are located. Find the cheapest items in the city here and see products of all kinds; fruit, vegetables, souvenirs, seafood, jewelry, beauty supplies, a large flower market, and a whole lot more!
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Warorot Market (Kad Luang)2:46
Welcome to Warorot Market, or as the locals affectionately call it, Kad Luang. In the Northern Thai dialect, this translates simply to the Great Market, and as we stand here at the threshold of this sprawling complex, the name…
Listen in the app2Wichayanon Road: The Gateway and Flower Market2:59
We begin our walking tour on Wichayanon Road, the bustling artery that frames the eastern side of the market. This street is a sensory marvel, particularly in the early hours. …
Listen in the app3The Ground Floor: A Culinary Laboratory2:53
As we step onto the ground floor of Warorot Market, you are entering what I like to call a culinary laboratory. This is the epicenter of Northern Thai gastronomy. …
Listen in the app4The Northern Specialty: Sai-ua Sausage2:44
We have now arrived at the heart of the savory section, where you will find the most famous export of Chiang Mai: Sai-ua. This is a Northern Thai sausage that is vastly different from the sausages you might find in Western…
Listen in the app5The Heat of the North: Nam Prik Num and Pork Rinds2:50
Just a few steps away from the sausage stalls, you will encounter large bowls filled with a vibrant green, fibrous paste. This is Nam Prik Num, a roasted green chili dip that is the cornerstone of Northern Thai soul food. …
Listen in the app6The Upper Levels: Textiles, Tradition, and Apparel2:42
Now, let us ascend the stairs to the second and third levels of Warorot Market. As you climb, you will notice a distinct change in the atmosphere. …
Listen in the app7Creative Confections: Elephant Donuts and Taro Puffs2:48
As we emerge back onto the street level near the northern edge of the market, we encounter the lighter, more whimsical side of Chiang Mai’s street food scene. Here, creativity meets tradition in the form of delightful fried…
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As we conclude our journey through Warorot Market, I hope you carry with you more than just the taste of spicy sausage or the memory of a golden elephant donut. We have traversed a site that is, in many ways, the living room of…
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What is Warorot Market (Kad Luang)?
Warorot Market (Kad Luang) is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 21 min 48 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.7899, 99.0010 |
| Last updated |
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