Chiang Mai or Chiengmai, a mountain city located in Thailand, is a traveler’s delight. This largest northern city of Thailand is a perfect combination of mystical mountains, tribal culture, handicrafts, antiques, and modernization. While here, you will come across numerous stalls full of souvenirs made by locals but it not at all means that this place lacks the presence of malls, there are many of them that you will get to see while strolling in the market. Below is a list of the must-visit shopping malls in Chiang Mai that offer almost everything one might need.
1. Central Festival
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One of the busiest shopping malls in Chiang Mai, it has more than 300 shops scattered on five floors built on 250,000 sqm. of space. This mall is full of variety and has different products, including clothes, electronics, sports equipment, books, stationery, perfumes, local handicrafts, etc. It houses a majority of showrooms belonging to international brands such as Marks & Spencer and Topsman. There are ample coffee shops, eateries, and a Wine Connection on the first floor. Not only this, but it also has a significant cineplex on the fifth floor where you can enjoy movies with your family and friends. Whether you are traveling here on a bike or a car, it has a parking space for both.
Address: 999/9, Moo 4, Super Highway Road, Fa Ham Open Hours: 11:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.
2. Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
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A shopping mall in Chiang Mai where you can shop for souvenirs for your loved ones, its location within walking distance from the airport makes it the best place for last-minute shopping. It has a supermarket located in the basement; this five-story plaza has stores of international brands belonging to Australia, the US, and the UK. Not only stores but also here, you will come across food counters of internationally known chains such as McDonald’s. Also, there are several boutiques and parlors on the first and second floors where you can stop by to purchase designer clothes and get a relaxing massage at a spa in this mall. If you are a gadget freak, you can visit the third floor which houses the top branded stores.
Address: 2, Mahidol Road, Pa Daet Open Hours: 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
3. Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
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Maya lifestyle shopping mall is a beautifully structured place with six floors housing many stores by various brands. Whether you are a fashion freak, a gadget lover, movie buff, or a foodie, you will find everything here under a single roof. The products that you will come across is a mixture of Thai brands and international brands. To get a bite of delicious food, you can visit the fourth floor where you will find multi-cuisine counters and bakeries. It also houses a 24-hour open café named C.A.M.P which you can visit anytime. The fifth floor is all about having fun; it has a cinema, karaoke room, 7D galaxy zone, and kid’s arena.
Address: 55, Moo 5, Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phuek Open Hours: 11:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
4. Ruamchok Mall
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It is a mall which offers anything that you wish to buy; it has Tops supermarket, Rimping and several other stores with products by both local and international brands. Whether you are looking for a pharmacy store or clothes shop, you will find it all here. This place is a haven for foodies with numerous tasty dishes to indulge in and counters by internationally known food brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s. Do visit this place for a drink, as there are plenty of options, including even the rarest beverages. No matter what your budget is, you may easily stop here as the prices of food and products are cheap in this mall. A clean open-air place, you must visit here with your friends and family.
Address: 204, Fhaham Open Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
5. Meechok Plaza
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Meechok Plaza is a shopping mall in Chiang Mai where travelers can shop as much as they want without worrying about spending off the entire converted currency slot they have, as it has a Bangkok Bank branch where you can easily communicate in English and get more money converted. It has a a Rimping supermarket where you will find a wide range of groceries. Parlors offer the best services at a low price. It has fresh food items available, such as Tofu, fruits, and juice, and counters where you get yummy Thai food. It also has a Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, and Subway to curb your cravings. This mall has a huge parking space where you can easily park your car while shopping.
Address: 206 Moo 6, Fa Ham Open Hours: 24 Hours
6. Star Avenue Lifestyle Mall
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Located next to bus terminal 3, this shopping mall in Chiang Mai is a good choice if you want to grab a bite or a drink. There is a Rimping supermarket which you may visit to buy some essentials; the other shops are also well-known ones. There are shoe shops and even pharmacies; if you are traveling and need some hygiene products, you can find them here easily. The restaurants that this place has are multi-cuisine, offering Thai, Italian, Mexican, and even Japanese food. The products sold here are moderately priced. It has a huge parking area as well for hassle-free parking.
Address: 10, Super Highway Chiang Mai-Lampang Road, Wat Ket Open Hours: 24 Hours
7. Icon It
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An IT mall, this mall is dedicated to electronics and gadgets, making it a paradise for all IT lovers. Whether you want to get your phone repaired or purchase a screen card, you will get all your phone-related problems solved here. It has marked a niche in the market regarding CCTV cameras. You will come across ample gadgets and accessories here that are being sold at a reasonable price.
Address: 29 Hatsadi Sewi Rd., Sriphoom Subdistrict Open Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The shopping malls in Chiang Mai are charming because they offer handicrafts, beautifully made by the local people, that one can take back home. In addition to the street market, there are the malls listed above, which you must visit to purchase souvenirs and other useful products, not limited to Chiang Mai and Thailand but from around the world. I hope you have a wonderful shopping experience visiting these malls.
