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Night Bazaar After sunset, get ready to bargain for everything from local crafts and clothes to silver and spices. Afterwards, be photographed in traditional costumes, and chill out in tiny open-air bars (try the herb-infused local booze). Chang Klang Rd.
Nimanhemin Road Leave the tackiness behind and enter the intriguing world of local design on this street. Shop your heart out for inventive home furniture and art before retiring to a hip hole-in-the-wall for invigorating shots of local coffee.
Arts and Cultural Centre Store Come here for high-quality replicas of ancient crafts or contemporary works by local artists. You pay for what you get here, but it’s worth it. Phra Pokklao; 011-66-53-217-793; www.chiangmaicitymuseum.org
OTOP The One Tambon, One Product initiative helps local communities preserve their heritage. Find superior handicraft, textiles, food and jewelry, most very affordable, at their flagship store. Most department stores also carry their creations. 22/19 Singharat Rd.; 011-66-53-221-174; www.thai-otop-city.com
