Loy Krathong / Yi Peng

🎭 Festivals & Cultural Rising 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand 📅 Full moon of November (12th lunar month)

Thousands of paper lanterns released into the sky simultaneously, mirrored by candle-lit floats released onto the river. Chiang Mai's Yi Peng is the most photogenic; Bangkok's Loy Krathong is the largest.

Practical info

Yi Peng Mae Jo mass release tickets sell out 6+ months ahead. Free 'community' Yi Peng on Ping River — quieter, equally beautiful. Pingxi (Taiwan, Feb) is the smaller cousin.

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Expected weather during the event
Avg high 30°C · low 19°C · 5 rain days
📦 Full packing list for Chiang Mai in November

Less-crowded alternatives

Pair with

Cities worth combining with this trip:

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai🇹🇭 Bangkok
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