What to Do at the Chillva Market?
Chillva Market is one of the most popular night markets in Phuket, easy to spot with its colourful shipping containers and lively, youthful crowd. The market is full of local food stalls, small bars, handmade crafts, and trendy fashion shops. Many Thai teenagers and young adults like to spend their evenings here, meeting friends, tasting street food, shopping for clothes, and listening to live music. Like other night markets in Thailand, Chillva Market is a favourite place for locals to relax, eat, and enjoy the evening together.
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What to Buy at Chillva Market?
Chillva Market has a young and fun vibe. Many items on sale are original and local creations; not as many fake brands here, but the watches looked a little dodgy (go to the other Naka Weekend Market if knock-off merchandise is what you are after). Clothing, jewellery, sports shoes, accessories and gadgets you donโt need but will buy anyway will grab your attention.
Prices are reasonable, and bargaining is okay, but try not to bargain as hard as you would in the streets or bazaars of Patong or Kata. These young people often try to make a little money for fun and studies.
What to eat at Chillva Market
Donโt miss this chance to try some local food while visiting. Salty or sweet and colourful snacks are one of the main ingredients of the marketโs success. The choice is impressive: seafood, meatballs and sausages that Thai people like so much, delicious fried chicken with crispy skin, and juicy ribs. On the sweet side, you can enjoy deliciously fresh tropical fruits, banana pancakes or the much-loved mango sticky rice.
Did we mention you can also try all kinds of fried insects? An experience not to miss! Chillva Market is a unique chance to have a bite of a grasshopper, a silkworm, a cricket or a plump silk pupa! Itโs not as bad as you may think. If munching insects is not your thing, you could try crocodile meat; itโs not as good a photo to take back home and brag about, but it will be an entertaining topic of conversation.
The Bars
In two corners of Chillva Market, you will find small bars and restaurants built inside containers. This way of recycling containers is a new favourite way to set up markets with a new dimension. Itโs easy to carry and fun to decorate the way you want it. Best of all, by putting two containers on top of each other, you get an instant rooftop bar with a birdview of the market!
Chillva Retro Area
Once done with your shopping and browsing, you can escape the busy market by walking to the back and entering the new Chillva Retro. Order a drink or snack, sit at one of the many tables, and enjoy this areaโs more relaxing atmosphere.
Hotels near Chillva Market
 4-star hotel - Score: 9.3 Distance from Chillva Market: 3.0 km |  3-star hotel - Score: 9.1 Distance from Chillva Market: 4.0 km |  3-star hotel - Score: 8.8 Distance from Chillva Market: 4.2 km |
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Chillva Market Info
Location: Phuket Town
Address: 141/2 Yaowarat Road, Phuket 83000
Hours: 5 pm โ 11 pm โ Wednesday to Saturday โ Sunday closed
Phone: 099 152 1919
Price: Free
Chillva Market Map
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