2026.11.24-25 Chiang Mai CAD Lantern Festival Ticket | Includes Mass Release + Lanna Dinner + Round-trip Transfer

Legend has it that releasing sky lanterns is a way for the Lanna people to express their culture, customs and way of life. The Lanna people believe that by lighting and releasing sky lanterns, they can pay homage to the Buddha in the heavens, blessing the Lanna people with peace and happiness!!

Highlights of the Chiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Lantern Festival:

Visual Feast: Chiang Mai will present a spectacular visual feast that will dazzle your eyes!!

A Pilgrimage of a Lifetime: If you must attend one religious ceremony in your life, come to Chiang Mai! The Yi Peng Lantern Festival will be an unforgettable experience!!

A Gift for Love: The Yi Peng Lantern Festival is Thailand's most beautiful festival, bar none — the most beautiful festival for the most beautiful her!!

Regret If You Miss It: If you don't see it in this lifetime, you will surely regret it: Chiang Mai's Yi Peng Lantern Festival!!

◇◆ Spirit Gate (Ying Shen Gate): 1‑2 days before the Yi Peng Lantern Festival, the ancient Lanna people and the present‑day Chiang Mai people are accustomed to placing at their doorways, temple gates, company entrances or any other places an archway built with banana leaves, sugarcane and various auspicious flowers. The archway is decorated with many ancient lanterns and native Thai flowers, resembling a gate to the forest, hence we call this archway the "Spirit Gate". As the Lanna people believe in listening to monks preach Buddhist teachings, the forest archway is built to welcome the Buddha, who travels from the forest to the bustling city, and wherever there is a "Spirit Gate", He will go there!!

◇◆ Candle Lights: As the Lanna people believe that lighting candles is a way to pay homage to and show gratitude for those people and things that have shown them kindness, such as doors, walls, windows, staircases, etc. At the same time, the Lanna people believe that the light of candles can bring wisdom to people's hearts and guide them to move forward. Therefore, during every Yi Peng festival, in addition to releasing sky lanterns, lighting candles has also become one of the Lanna people's rituals of worship. The whole city surrounded by candle lights is a kind of magical beauty!!

CAD Yi Peng Lantern Festival Event Schedule ‑ For reference only, subject to the official arrangements on the day

Ceremony Timetable

15:00 Immersive Experience

Lanna Traditional Art Performances

Visit the Krathong (Floating Lantern) Handicraft Workshop

Folk Culture Exploration

17:30 A Taste of Chiang Mai

Opening of Themed Dining Areas

Northern Thai Culinary Delights

19:00 Moment of Spiritual Purification

Candlelight Ceremony at the Pagoda

Monks' Chanting and Blessings

20:15 Rendezvous Under the Stars

Mass Release of Ten Thousand Sky Lanterns

Spectacular Fireworks Display

*The schedule is subject to the actual on‑site arrangements~

Shuttle Bus Pick‑up Points and Times

Departure Assembly Point: Assemble at the car park next to GO Wholesale Chiang Mai at Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport!!

Departure Assembly Time: Please arrive at the assembly point promptly at 13:00 on the day. Queue up for the bus; buses depart as soon as they are full!!

Return Assembly Point: After the event ends, please proceed to the drop‑off point (the original boarding point). On‑site staff will assist in guiding you to queue and board the bus. Buses depart once full and will drop everyone off at Nimmanhaemin Road, marking the successful conclusion of the trip!!

Search Keywords for Navigation:GO Wholesale Chiang Mai 

Address: 201 Chiang Mai, Pa Daet Sub‑district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200

Important Notes
▸Consumption of any alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited at the event venue. Smoking and making noise are also prohibited;
▸To ensure the safety and order of the event, the following items are prohibited from being brought into the event venue: firecrackers, lighters, handheld fireworks, sky lanterns other than those provided at the event, weapons, gambling equipment, illegal items, as well as alcohol and alcoholic beverages. If any of the above items are found on a person by the on‑site security personnel, that person will be disqualified from attending the event, and no refund will be issued;
▸As the event is a Buddhist ceremony, in addition to releasing sky lanterns, it will also include meditation and prayer rituals. To ensure a quiet, pleasant and safe environment at the venue, please be sure to follow the host's instructions strictly.
Important Reminders

1. Spots for the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival event are very limited and tickets are hard to come by, so we recommend booking early! To ensure a smooth trip, please feel free to consult our customer service to confirm seat availability before making payment, and complete the payment only after confirming availability.

2. Southeast Asia often experiences showery weather. Generally, light rain will not affect the normal holding of the event, so you can book with confidence.

3. In the event of force majeure weather conditions such as typhoons or extreme heavy rain, or if you are unable to attend the event as scheduled due to personal itinerary changes or personal reasons, refunds will not be supported. Please be fully aware of this and place your order cautiously.

4. The CAD venue has successfully obtained the official permit for holding this Yi Peng lantern event; if the event is called off on the day due to special unavoidable circumstances such as urgent government policies or temporary controls, refunds regrettably cannot be processed. We appreciate your understanding.

5. To better immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and capture stunning photos, we highly recommend wearing Thai‑style attire to the event; if you don't have suitable clothing, black or white outfits are also good options that match the festive vibe.

6. Please note the assembly time: On the day of the trip, at 13:00 Thai time, arrive punctually at the designated assembly point to meet the driver. Please present your passport and e‑ticket on site. We recommend arriving early to avoid being late. If you fail to arrive on time, it will be deemed as voluntarily waiving the transfer service, and you will need to make your own way to the event venue.

7. If you arrive at the assembly point on time but do not see the transfer vehicle, please contact the local Chinese‑speaking customer service immediately, and we will assist in following up promptly.

8. After your ticket booking is confirmed, you will receive a travel confirmation voucher with a QR code. We recommend carefully verifying your personal travel information. If there are any discrepancies, please contact us promptly for corrections. This voucher is the sole credential for scanning on‑site for entry, so please keep it safe. If the voucher is used by others due to improper storage or unauthorised disclosure, the responsibility shall be borne by the individual, and the organiser will not be able to process refunds or accept related complaints. Please take note.

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