Last Updated on 2025 年 11 月 24 日 by 総合編集組
Chang Moi Road 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Chiang Mai’s Rattan & Vintage Street
Located on the eastern edge of Chiang Mai’s Old City, Chang Moi Road (also called Chang Moi Kao Road) is the city’s best-kept secret for authentic Lanna handicrafts. Just 5–10 minutes’ walk from Tha Pae Gate, this 1-km stretch is packed with decades-old rattan workshops, trendy cafés, and vintage boutiques—making it the perfect half-day cultural escape.
700 Years of Lanna Weaving Heritage Lanna weaving dates back over seven centuries. In northern Thailand’s humid climate, cotton and later rattan became the primary materials. Women spent months crafting traditional sinh skirts, embedding family beliefs and Buddhist symbols into every pattern. In the 18th–19th centuries, Tai Yuan migrants from Chiang Saen introduced the iconic Jok weave, while royal workshops later created the luxurious “Jok Viang Chiang Mai” using imported British cotton and Chinese silk—pieces now preserved in museums.
Why “Chang Moi”? The name comes from Lanna dialect: “Chang” = elephant, “Moi” = sleepy. Legend says royal elephants grew tired on this stretch when travelling to the Ping River—hence the name.
Top Rattan & Bamboo Shops (2025 Updated) • Lee Heng Furniture (262 Chang Moi Rd) – The most photogenic store with Instagram-famous green road sign. Bags 200-400 THB, hats 100-300 THB. • Honey Rattan – Budget-friendly from 70 THB, super friendly owner, huge variety. • Chow Kui Huat Rattan – Classic furniture and detailed bamboo tableware.
Must-Visit Cafés & Photo Spots • Brewginning Coffee (260 Chang Moi Rd) – Industrial-chic, double-shot lattes, free Wi-Fi, always packed. • Vieng Pha Café (225 Chang Moi Rd) – Century-old wooden house with organic coffee and creative pasta dishes. • Cub House (Honda × Greyhound) – Motorcycle-themed café for bike lovers.
Vintage & Second- • Stand Behind The Yellow Line – Garage-turned vintage treasure trove (Japan/Europe finds). • Vintage Wings, Wear2here, Sgoontong – Y2K and gender-neutral fashion hotspots born after Chiang Mai Design Week 2023.
Iconic Photo Spots
- Chang Moi Kao Road green sign in front of Lee Heng
- Honey Rattan storefront loaded with baskets
- Brewginning’s window framing the street
Price Guide (2025)
- Small rattan bags: 70–200 THB
- Quality handbags: 200–500 THB
- Hats & caps: 100–300 THB
- Home baskets: 150–600 THB
- Large furniture: 1,000+ THB
Handicraft Workshops Short 2–3 hour bamboo-weaving classes (≈1,200 THB) are available nearby. For deeper experience, visit San Kamphaeng Handicraft Village (13 km away) or book Lanna fan-weaving courses.
Best Time to Visit Cool & dry season: November–February (20–28°C). Avoid rainy season (May–Sep). Golden hours: 7–9 AM or 2–4 PM for soft light and fewer crowds.
Half-Day Itinerary 09:00 Tha Pae Gate → 09:15 Chang Moi rattan shopping → 11:00 Coffee at Brewginning → 12:00 Vintage hunting → Lunch at Warorot Market → Afternoon temples.
Real Traveler Reviews (2024–2025)
- “Brewginning latte is as good as New Zealand’s!”
- “Honey Rattan owner feels like family—bought way too much!”
- “Best quality-to-price ratio in Chiang Mai for souvenirs.”
Shopping Tips Fixed prices (not night-market style), but bulk buys often get 10–20% off. Pay by cash or mobile. Check weave density and smooth joints for quality.
Chang Moi Road isn’t just a shopping street—it’s where Lanna soul meets modern creativity. One visit, and you’ll understand why travellers call it “the most underrated street in Chiang Mai.”
