The Chiang Mai Authentic Sky Lantern Festival 2025 is the second-largest official Yi Peng celebration in Chiang Mai — yet it offers a more peaceful, immersive, and meaningful experience compared to larger commercial events like CAD.
Watch thousands of glowing lanterns float into the night sky, each one carrying wishes for peace, prosperity, and happiness.
This unforgettable night takes place at a scenic golf resort surrounded by mountains, not an empty field like other venues, making it the most beautiful lantern launch setting in the region.
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What Makes This Festival Unique?
Not Just Another Lantern Festival — Here's What Sets It Apart:
Spectacular Scenery
Set against the lush green fairways of a golf course and backed by mountain views, this venue offers a picturesque setting that far surpasses the bare, dusty fields used by many other lantern festivals. It's a place where your photos will truly shine.
Scenic Train Experience (Premium Ticket)
Ride an old-fashioned train through rice paddies and hills on your way to the festival — it's not just a transfer, but part of the adventure. This slow journey adds charm and a sense of tradition before the evening's magic begins.
Peaceful, Intimate Atmosphere
With only 7,000 guests, this festival keeps the focus on meaning and mindfulness. It's quiet enough to hear the monks chanting and peaceful enough to appreciate the lanterns rising into the night sky fully, far from the overwhelming crowds of larger events.
What to Expect at the Festival
1. Sky Lantern Release Ceremony
Launch your lantern alongside thousands of others during a serene Buddhist chanting ceremony.
2. Authentic Northern Thai Cuisine
Savor delicious Lanna dishes and regional specialties at multiple food stations.
3. Cultural Shows:
Enjoy traditional dance and music performances throughout the evening:
- Hilltribe Dance – Celebratory dances performed during weddings and new year festivals.
- Bai Sri Su Kwan – A ritual dance to invite blessings and honor distinguished guests.
- Muay Thai Ritual Dance – Performed by fighters to honor their teachers and ancestors.
- Fawn Tian (Candle Dance) – Graceful northern dance performed with lit candles.
- Fawn Dab Fai (Fire Sword Dance) – A fiery display of martial elegance and skill.
4. DIY Workshops
Participate in more than 50 hands-on craft and food activities, from making herbal compress balls to Lanna-style desserts. All items can be taken home as souvenirs, and many use natural, eco-friendly materials.
5. Krathong Floating
Float a beautifully decorated krathong in water — another traditional way to let go of the past and make a wish.
Full Festival Schedule
14:00 – 16:30 | Shuttle/Train Pick-Up at Chiang Mai Railway Station
15:00 – 19:00 | Arrive at Venue
- Welcome registration
- Food tasting & Lanna cultural performances
- Hands-on DIY workshops with local teachers
19:00 – 20:00 | Evening Show
- Traditional and tribal performances
- Thai classical music and dance
20:00 – 21:00 | Grand Lantern Launch
- Buddhist chanting ceremony
- Simultaneous release of thousands of lanterns
- Sound and light show with fireworks
21:00 onward | Return Transfer to Chiang Mai
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Add a Magical Touch to Your Night
✨Transform Your Yi Peng Experience with a Traditional Thai Makeover✨
Make this night even more unforgettable with our exclusive Thai costume package — complete with professional makeup and hairstyling. Step into a timeless look that's perfect for photos and memories.
Bonus Perk: Guests who book this service enjoy a direct ride from the studio to the festival venue — skip the main meeting point for a smoother journey.
Available for Premium Ticket Holders Only. Limited to 200 guests — reserve now before it sells out!
Chiang Mai Authentic Sky Lantern Festival on Nov. 5, 2025
*For any booking of 10 tickets or more, you'll enjoy a discount of 5% off. If you're a travel agent, don't hesitate to contact us to benefit from our exclusive agent rates.
Includes:
- Free shuttle transfer between the meeting point and the venue
- sky lanterns
- Traditional cultural performances
- E-ticket with QR code (can be exchanged for a paper ticket)
- Buffet Thai dinner with soft drinks (vegetarian options available)
Not Included:
- Transportation from your hotel to the meeting point
- Other personal expenses
Ticket Cancellation:
- 22+ days before: Full refund
- 0-21 days before: No refund (canceled revenue donated)
- No name/date changes or lost ticket refunds
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