When is Yi Peng Lantern Festival?

Yi Peng Lantern Festival is celebrated November (Same as Loy Krathong). Book Mae Jo event tickets months ahead

Tips for attending Yi Peng Lantern Festival?

Book Mae Jo event tickets months ahead Bring a lighter Make a wish as you release

Yi Peng Lantern Festival

Name: Yi Peng Lantern Festival
Location: Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand

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Unique to Northern Thailand, Yi Peng coincides with Loy Krathong. Thousands of paper lanterns (khom loi) are released into the sky, creating a breathtaking sea of floating lights. The Mae Jo mass release event attracts visitors from around the world.

When: November (Same as Loy Krathong)

Where: Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand

Highlights

Mass lantern releaseTemple decorationsTraditional Lanna cultureCandlelit processions

Travel Tips

• Book Mae Jo event tickets months ahead
• Bring a lighter
• Make a wish as you release