Thung Kwian Forest Market
กาดทุ่งเกวียน
A forest specialty market beside the highway to Chiang Mai, selling wild vegetables, mountain mushrooms, insects, and other ingredients from Northern Thailand's hills.
Thung Kwian village lies beside National Highway 11 on the route from Lampang to Chiang Mai, not far from an elephant conservation center. It is known for local specialties gathered from the surrounding forests. Seasonal wild vegetables, bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, bee pupae, bamboo worms, ant eggs, and various game snacks are all available, making it a curious spot for learning about Northern Thai food culture. Northern Thai sausages and fried pork rinds are also available for sampling. The market is busiest in the morning and can be combined with a visit to the elephant conservation center. Some products involve wild animals, so do not buy any protected species.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Thai Elephant Conservation Center
- Wat Lai Hin Luang
- Doi Khun Tan National Park
- Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
- Nakhon Lampang Railway Station
- Wat Si Rong Mueang
- Lampang Horse Carriage Ride
- Wat Pongsanuk