Burma Bazaar
A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.

πŸ“œ A gray market in Chennai, India, established in 1969 by Burmese refugees.
πŸ” Located outside Chennai Beach railway station in George Town, it features about 200 shops.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Find a variety of goods from electronics to perfumes at bargain prices.
🍜 Experience Burmese street food stalls offering dishes like atho and mohinga.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore a bustling market with a unique history of the Burmese Indian diaspora.
πŸ›οΈ Discover nearby colonial-era Indo-Saracenic architecture and historic sites like Fort St. George.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Historically known for trading in smuggled and counterfeit goods.
congested, seemingly nondescript market.

Tips

πŸ•’ Street food stalls typically open after 5 p.m. and stay open late into the night.

Hours

πŸ•’ Market is generally busy all day; street food stalls open evenings after 5 p.m.

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