• Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release
  • Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release
  • Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release
  • Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release
  • Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release
  • Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release
  • Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release
  • Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release

Yi Peng: Loy Krathong Festival with Buffet & Lantern Release

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Country: Bangladesh

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Celebrate Yi Peng and Loy Krathong at the Golden Light CM Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai. Enjoy a buffet dinner, participate in workshops, and release a sky lantern in a breathtaking ceremony.
Celebrate one of Thailand’s most enchanting nights at the Golden Light CM Lantern Festival 2026, Mae Wang district. Experience the beauty of the Yi Peng and Loy Krathong traditions as thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the night sky over Chiang Mai. Immerse yourself in authentic Lanna culture through traditional performances, hands-on cultural workshops, delicious Northern Thai cuisine, and the unforgettable mass lantern release ceremony that creates memories to last a lifetime.

Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel to the meeting point in Chiang Mai. Arrive at the festival venue and be welcomed by local hosts. Explore the beautifully decorated Lanna festival grounds and participate in cultural workshops, such as cotton weaving, Tung (Lanna Flag) making, fan painting, and Krathong making.

Enjoy traditional Lanna performances, including Thai Yai Lion dance, Sabad Chai drumming, Lanna dance, sword dance, Salor Sor Senung folk performance, and traditional hemp rope boxing performance. Savor an authentic Northern Thai buffet dinner featuring local specialties, such as Khao Soi chicken, Pad Thai egg, chicken fried rice, spring rolls, traditional Thai desserts, fresh seasonal fruits, and local beverages.

Proceed to the lantern release area and enjoy live performances before the main ceremony. Release your sky lantern together with thousands of participants in a breathtaking celebration of Yi Peng. After the ceremony, relax with a shared transfer back to your hotel or meeting point in Chiang Mai.

Event Schedule:
14:00-15:30 Meet-up at Prasert Land Parking for shuttle service
15:30-17:00 Guest arrival & Welcome
15:30-19:30 Festival activities & Buffet dinner
19:30-20:00 Preparation & pre-show
20:30-21:00 Lantern release ceremony
21:00-21:30 Departure back to meet-up location


- Shuttle services operate between 14:00 and 15:30. Vehicles depart continuously as guests arrive. The last shuttle departs at 15:30
- Traffic may be heavier than usual after the event due to the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival. If you have flights, train departures, or other travel arrangements after the event, please plan your schedule accordingly and allow sufficient travel time. Thank you for your understanding

Highlights

  • Celebrate Yi Peng and Loy Krathong at the Golden Light CM Lantern Festival
  • Enjoy a Northern Thai buffet dinner and traditional Lanna performances
  • Participate in interactive workshops like Kratong making and cotton weaving
  • Release your sky lantern with thousands of others in a breathtaking ceremony
  • Relax with convenient round-trip shared transportation from Chiang Mai

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.
Sky lanterns may only be released during the official ceremony under staff supervision.
The event schedule may change due to weather or operational conditions.
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
As temperatures can drop in the evening, bringing a light jacket is advisable.
This is a No Plastic Zone. Please help protect the environment by avoiding single-use plastics and bringing reusable items whenever possible.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Drones are prohibited unless authorized by the event organizer.
Please respect local traditions and follow all festival guidelines.
- Shuttle services operate between 14:00 and 15:30. Vehicles depart continuously as guests arrive. The last shuttle departs at 15:30 - Traffic may be heavier than usual after the event due to the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival. If you have flights, train departures, or other travel arrangements after the event, please plan your schedule accordingly and allow sufficient travel time. Thank you for your understanding - Transfers are operated using different types of vehicles depending on operational arrangements and group size. The most commonly used vehicles are shared vans and Chiang Mai’s iconic red songthaews
INCLUDED
  • Festival admission ticket
  • 3 Sky Lanterns per person
  • Authentic Northern Thai buffet dinner
  • Traditional Lanna cultural performances
  • Cultural workshops & festival activities
  • Round-trip shared transfer at meetup location
  • Bamboo platform seating
  • Drinking water & local beverages
  • Festival staff assistance
  • Travel insurance
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Souvenirs and shopping
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Additional food and beverages not listed

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.