Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

Centenary Farmers' Market (Thimphu)

Bhutan's biggest weekend market, with local vegetables, red rice, chillies, cheese and handicrafts beside the Wangchhu river.

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Stalls at the Centenary Farmers' Market in Thimphu, Bhutan

The Centenary Farmers' Market is Thimphu's main produce market, open mainly on weekends, on the banks of the Wang Chhu river.

What to expect

Hundreds of stalls selling vegetables, chillies, red rice, dried cheese, butter and eggs, with a craft section across the footbridge.

What to eat

Red rice, ema datshi ingredients (chillies and cheese), dried yak cheese and local fruit.

Visitor tips

  • It runs mainly Friday to Sunday; Saturday and Sunday mornings are busiest. Check before you go.
  • Take small notes for local vendors.
  • Bring a bag for purchases.