Chiang Mai Yi Peng Cultural Night 2026 with Sky Lantern Release

About this experience

Spend an evening at the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026, a cultural night rooted in Lanna traditions in nearby San Kamphaeng. Join a Lanna Buddhist ceremony and light a traditional Pang Pratheep clay candle before floating a handcrafted Krathong in the designated floating area. Try Bo Sang umbrella painting and Taleaw making alongside local artisans, then explore a lively Kad Mua northern-style market, with Thai street food available through included food vouchers. As night falls, release your two Yi Peng sky lanterns and watch the evening glow with thousands of lights. With cultural performances bringing the evening to life, these moments give your Chiang Mai journey deeper meaning through Lanna culture, local flavors, and community spirit.

What to expect

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   Experience the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026 as a lively cultural night in nearby San Kamphaeng, where Lanna rituals, local food, and hands-on crafts come together in a warm community setting. The evening is shaped as a meaningful exchange, giving guests a closer look at Lanna culture while supporting local vendors and artisans. Upon arrival, check in at the festival counter and receive your THB 300 food voucher before stepping into the event grounds. From there, wander through a colorful Kad Mua northern-style market, taste Thai street food from local vendors, or take part in hands-on craft workshops such as Bo Sang umbrella painting, Taleaw making, and Spider-web Thung crafting. As the evening continues, join a Lanna Buddhist ceremony, light a Pang Pratheep clay candle, and float your handcrafted Krathong in the designated area. Enjoy cultural performances before releasing two Yi Peng sky lanterns as thousands of lights rise into the night.

Tour & ticket options

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Meeting & pickup

Present your e-voucher at the meeting point for check-in or ticket exchange at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children aged 4 years and above can participate when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• This ticket price applies only to the events held on 24 and 25 November 2026.
• Each ticket includes a THB 300 food voucher to use at the festival venue.
• Additional food vouchers can be purchased at the coupon booth.
• Food and drinks at the market can be purchased with vouchers only.
• Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the festival venue. Please enjoy food and drinks from local vendors at the event.
• Bringing outside alcoholic beverages onto the event premises is not permitted.
• Outside lanterns are not permitted inside the festival venue for safety and environmental reasons.
• Drones are not permitted inside the festival venue for safety reasons.
• Firecrackers, personal fireworks, and flammable items are not permitted inside the festival venue for safety reasons.
• Please allow extra travel time on the event day, as traffic may be heavier than usual.
• The program is subject to change due to weather, safety conditions, and event arrangements.
• In the rare event that this experience is canceled, you will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date, a different experience, or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.