Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra - Family & Business trip hotel - Phuket Town Night Market

❊ Where is the Phuket Town Night Market?

❊ Does Phuket have a walking street?

❊ What time does the Phuket night market start?

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Phuket Town Night Market, also known as Phuket Walking Street, is called Lard Yai in the Southern Thai dialect, meaning “big market.”

This vibrant weekly market takes place every Sunday on the beautifully renovated Thalang Road, situated in the historic Sino-Portuguese district of Phuket Old Town. The area is lined with charming Chinese, Thai Muslim, and Indian shops and restaurants, offering a diverse cultural experience.

While the Night Market in Phuket Town is within walking distance from Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra, it’s advisable to take a taxi or tuk-tuk, especially for families with young children. This family-friendly market features toy stalls alongside handicraft and clothing vendors, and even offers arts and crafts activities for kids to enjoy.

A stunning wooden Chinese gate marks the entrance to the Phuket Town Night Market, with “LARD YAI” inscribed in Thai, Chinese, and English. Though Thalang Road has long been a bustling commercial hub, its transformation into a walking street led to the restoration of house facades and the addition of color-changing lights, which illuminate the buildings in a mesmerizing spectrum of red, blue, green, and magenta.

What You’ll Find at the Phuket Town Night Market

During the week, the shops on Thalang Road sell a variety of everyday items, many of them run by long-standing businesses, including Phuket’s oldest drugstore. But late on Sunday afternoon, the Phuket Night Market Walking Street transforms into a bustling hub as vendor stalls are set up and crowds begin to gather.

This market is perfect for shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs, with locally made clothing being a popular favorite. You’ll also find a wide selection of children’s clothing and shoes, as well as locally crafted jewelry.

Feeling hungry during your visit? No problem – there’s a plethora of food stalls and local eateries to choose from at this Night Market in Phuket Town. You can enjoy everything from burgers and ice cream to an array of distinctive Thai, Chinese, Muslim, and Indian dishes, showcasing the diverse culinary heritage of Phuket.

Opening Hours: Sundays from 16:00 – 22:00

For accommodation near the Night Market, Novotel Phuket is an ideal choice. Guests can reach the market with just a 15-minute walk from the hotel.