Seasonal Special — Yi Peng & Loy Krathong (November Lantern Festival) — Chiang Mai

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Seasonal Special — Yi Peng & Loy Krathong (November Lantern Festival)

Full day

5 stops · Full day

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My Trip

Chiang Mai's most radiant season (usually the November full moon). Festival prep and core temples by day, floating krathong (lanterns) on the river and moat at dusk, and the climax of sky lanterns and parades at Tha Phae Gate and the bridge at night. Check dates and locations annually.

Full day5 stopsEst. budget 95,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Festival Decorations at Wat Phra Singhวัดพระสิงห์ (이펭 기간 등 장식)
Temple · Festival · 60 min stay
During the festival the temple transforms with thousands of lanterns and coconut-leaf decorations. The dusk lighting moment is magical, the best warm-up to open the night of sky lanterns.
오후 늦게 (해 지기 전 조명 점등)
Walk 15 min
2
Tha Phae Gate Parade & Krathong Displayประตูท่าแพ (Loy Krathong Parade)
Festival · Show · 80 min stay
The hub of the traditional-costume procession and the giant krathong (lantern sculpture) contest. The hottest festival energy and a prime photo/video spot. It gets crowded, so claim a spot early.
초저녁 (퍼레이드 시작)
Taxi 15 min
3
Floating Krathong on the Ping Riverลอยกระทงริมแม่น้ำปิง (나와랏 다리 일대)
Festival · Experience · 70 min stay
The core Loy Krathong ritual of lighting candles on krathong made of banana leaves and flowers, floating them down the river to send away bad luck. The wave of candles dotting the river is the most lyrical moment.
저녁 7시 (보름달)
Walk 10 min
4
Sky Lanterns (Khom Loi) at Nawarat Bridgeปล่อยโคมลอยบนสะพานนวรัฐ (Yi Peng Lanterns)
Festival · Night view · 90 min stay
The signature Yi Peng scene of hundreds of sky lanterns (khom loi) rising into the sky. Watch it firsthand from the bridge and riverside. (The large mass-release events require separate paid tickets.) Follow safety and environmental rules.
밤 8-9시
Walk 10 min
5
Festival Night-Market Late-Night Eatsตลาดเทศกาล (강변/타패 일대 푸드스톨)
Night market · Restaurant · 60 min stay
Close out with skewers, noodles and Thai desserts at the food stalls lining every street during the festival. The perfect ending, savoring the afterglow of the light festival with late-night eats.
밤 9:30