Best Night Markets and Walking Streets in Koh Samui
Night markets and walking streets are popular attractions in Thailand, where you can find everything from souvenirs, clothes, accessories, electronics, to street food, drinks, live music, and entertainment. They are also great places to mingle with the locals and experience the authentic Thai atmosphere.
If you are planning to visit Koh Samui, you should not miss the chance to explore some of the best night markets and walking streets on the island. Here are some of the most recommended ones that you should check out:
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Fisherman's Village Walking Street
Sunday Lamai Street Market
Central Festival Night Market
Chaweng Night Market
Nathon Night Market
Mae Nam Night Market
Fisherman's Village Walking Street
Fisherman's Village Walking Street is one of the oldest and most popular night markets in Koh Samui. It is located in Bophut, a charming fishing village with a historical atmosphere.
Every Friday night, from 5 pm to 11 pm, the main road is closed to traffic and transformed into a bustling market with hundreds of stalls selling clothes, accessories, electronics, art, and more. It is very convenient to go from Chaweng, Big Buddha Beach or Mae Nam Beach.
The market also features live music, fire shows, and cultural performances that add to the festive mood. This walking street makes people feel lazy and comfortable, very suitable for friends to come here for a walk and shopping. Most of the shops on both sides are wooden buildings with distinctive features, even if you don't encounter the night market time, it is also a place worth visiting
Sunday Lamai Street Market
Sunday Lamai Street Market takes place every Sunday night from 5 pm to 10 pm. It is located in Lamai Beach Road, near the McDonald's outlet.
Lamai Night Market is a popular night market among the locals. Every Sunday night, this place is crowded with tourists who come to experience the local Samui night market atmosphere, as well as locals who come to find food. The market has a variety of goods and Thai specialties that always make the visitors happy.
The market has a lot of product types, from handicrafts, furniture, second-hand clothes, ethnic art stalls. When tired, visitors can taste the authentic snacks on both sides of the road. The general consumption mode of the market is usually cash transactions, so visitors can bring more cash. Lamai Night Market can be visited, eaten, and bought at night, satisfying all the important elements of travel. The prices are reasonable and you can bargain for a better deal.
Sunday Lamai Street Market is a fun and festive place to spend your Sunday evening in Koh Samui. You can enjoy the lively atmosphere, the colorful lights, the music, and the entertainment that include fire shows, magic shows, and Thai boxing matches.
Central Festival Night Market
Central Festival Night Market is a relatively new night market in Koh Samui that opened in 2019. It is located next to the Central Festival Shopping Mall in Chaweng Beach Road. The market operates every night from 5 pm to 11 pm and features about 100 stalls selling various products.
The market is adjacent to the Central Festival Shopping Mall, which is one of the largest and most modern shopping centers in Koh Samui. If you don't like the traditional night market’s mess and crowding, you can come to Chaweng’s Central Festival. You can easily access the mall from the market and enjoy more shopping options. On Wednesday night, a rich and diverse snack vendors and dazzling shops are stationed, which can satisfy every visitor who comes here.
Central Festival Night Market is a convenient and enjoyable place to spend your evening in Koh Samui. You can find everything you need at one place and have a great time with your friends and family.
Chaweng Night Market
A little south of Chaweng Central Festival, there is Chaweng Night Market, which is open every night. The snacks here are more authentic and cheaper. The market operates every night from 5 pm to 11 pm and features about 100 stalls selling various products.
Chaweng area is the most popular beach area for tourists to stay, so the night market here is also very lively from Monday to Sunday, and it is very colorful to visit. At night, the whole pedestrian street becomes a hot ocean, with SPA, restaurants, ladyboy shows, Thai boxing, bars, etc. on the street. And the noise will not subside until the late night. The 200-meter-long Chaweng Night Market has restaurants, bars, massage parlors, clothing and jewelry shops, all kinds of dazzling!
Nathon Night Market
Nathon Night Market is a popular night market in Koh Samui that takes place every Tuesday night from 5 pm to 10 pm. It is located in Chonwithi Road, near the Nathon Pier. The market covers an area of about 2 km and attracts both locals and tourists alike.
If you have taken a passenger ship to Koh Samui, you must be familiar with this place. Nathon Night Market is very close to the pier to Ang Thong National Park, and various snack vendors and small shops will start to set up at sunset on Monday. When the lights are on, this place is already crowded.
Since Nathon Night Market has fewer tourists than the east coast night market, if you want to experience the most authentic Samui civilian life, come to Nathon Night Market. Nathon area is also the only place on Koh Samui where you can see the sunset. In the evening, blowing the breeze, watching the sunset, drinking the South Seas fruit juice in your hand, comfortable and happy.
Mae Nam Night Market
Mae Nam Night Market is a night market that is held every Thursday night, from 5 pm to 10 pm, in Mae Nam Village. The market is situated along the main road near the Chinese temple and has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The market sells a variety of products and food that are similar to the other markets but with a more local flavor.
Mae Nam Night Market is less known than other night markets. The low-key Mae Nam Night Market turns into a lively market every Thursday. Although the scale is small, there are snacks, shops or bars. Mae Nam Night Market is a charming and cozy place to spend your Thursday evening in Koh Samui. You can enjoy the local culture and history of Mae Nam Village, which dates back to the 19th century when it was a major trading port. You can also visit the nearby Chinese Temple, which displays colorful lanterns and statues.
If you don't want to go to crowded places with tourists, and want to experience the authentic Koh Samui night market, Mae Nam Night Market is definitely your best choice.
