Massive Mall Fails to Overshadow Tiny Retail Stalls … Chiang Mai – CityScape Photography

These tiny, traditional shops fit together nicely on a narrow lane directly behind a huge mall.


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Elvis and other attractions

The massive Kad Suan Kaew mall has a very imposing presence. Taken as a whole, the complex is close to double the size of the average mall in the US or Canada.    

Most malls are not particularly appealing, but Kad Suan Kaew has at least a few attractions. The great food court, the weekly market out front, the “Elvis-style rock’n’roll” cover band of Filipino musicians that performs nightly. 

Local attractions

But just outside the rear entrance to the mall is the real Thailand. This narrow lane directly behind the mall is line with a range of food stalls, offering everything from fresh fruit juices to rice or noodle dishes to spicy curries.    

There’s even a little open-air bar that attracts a small crowd of locals each evening. Without relying on Elvis or any of the “attractions” of the grand mall.   Location – Chiang Mai, on Google Maps

This is my entry in @juliank’s CityScape Photography contest.