7 Amazing Markets Around the World

1. Chatuchak Market, Bangkok

Thirty-five-acres wide, the Chatuchak Market is a must-see attraction for bargain hunting tourists and locals alike. With over 10,000 stalls packed with both authentic and copied designer clothing, trinkets, furniture, antiques and electronics, haggling in Chatuchak is a must (if you’re persistent you can often talk your seller’s price to 50 per cent less). Chatuchak also packs a variety of food stalls and restaurants, giving you a place to cool-off over a cold beer and people-watch (nearly 200,000 shoppers flood the market on an average day). If the wide variety of local and Western food doesn’t tickle your fancy, check out Chatuchak’s insect stalls. Munch on a deep-fried cockroach or grasshopper, and chances are your appetite will be satiated – at least for the time being. Word of caution, Chatuchak gets incredibly hot and crowded, so be sure to keep an eye on your belongings, and wear loose, comfortable clothing. (Photo courtesy of Jennoit/Creative Commons Flickr)