About Kad Kong Kao Walking Street
Kad Kong Kao Walking Street is a weekly walking street market in the old town of Phrae city, Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province, northern Thailand. Located along Kham Lue Road near Pratu Chai, it operates on Saturday evenings. The market is known for local handicrafts, Mo Hom indigo textiles, street food, and cultural performances, set among heritage buildings and temples, serving as a community tourism initiative to preserve Lanna culture and promote local products.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a pedestrian-only street in Phrae Old Town lined with stalls selling local handicrafts, Mo Hom indigo clothing, souvenirs, and northern Thai street food. The setting includes heritage shophouses, wooden houses and nearby temples. Visitors can walk the length of Kham Lue Road, browse stalls, sample food, watch occasional folk music and dance performances, and experience a relaxed community market atmosphere in the evening.
Key highlights
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Saturday evening walking street in Phrae Old Town on Kham Lue Road near Pratu Chai
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Stalls selling Mo Hom indigo-dyed textiles and handmade local crafts
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Wide variety of northern Thai street food and local snacks
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Cultural performances including folk music and dance
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Heritage setting among historic shophouses and temples
History of Kad Kong Kao Walking Street
Established as a community-based tourism project to revitalize Phrae Old Town and preserve its historic atmosphere near Pratu Chai. The area features heritage shophouses and buildings from the late 19th to early 20th century reflecting Phrae's trading history.
Culture & Context
Showcases Lanna and Phrae local culture through Mo Hom indigo textiles, traditional handicrafts, northern Thai cuisine, and folk music and dance performances. Supports local artisans, farmers and community identity.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Phrae Airport (PRH) about 3 km away; nearest major international airport is Chiang Mai International Airport |
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