{"id":80572,"date":"2025-10-21T16:47:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=80572"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T07:26:14","slug":"chiang-mai-lantern-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/chiang-mai-lantern-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2025 & 2026: Guide to Tickets, Dates & Magical Yi Peng"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ever wondered what it feels like to watch thousands of lanterns light up the night sky? \ud83c\udfee<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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That\u2019s the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival<\/strong> for you \u2014 also known as Yi Peng<\/strong>, Thailand\u2019s most magical night of lights. Every year, the streets and skies of Northern Thailand glow with floating lanterns, cultural performances, and \u2018gram-worthy<\/em> photo ops straight out of a fairytale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2025<\/strong>, you can witness breathtaking sky lantern releases, krathong floating on the river, and vibrant citywide celebrations. The 2026 festival<\/strong> is already shaping up to be another unforgettable spectacle \u2014 perfect for travellers planning ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re after the Yi Peng 2025 schedule<\/strong>, ticket options<\/strong>, free events<\/strong>, or want to know exactly what happens during the festival<\/strong>, this complete guide has you covered. From getting there to finding the best lantern viewing spots, here\u2019s everything you need to experience one of Thailand\u2019s most iconic celebrations<\/strong> in full glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feature<\/strong><\/th>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
When<\/strong><\/td>\ud83d\udcc5 Yi Peng 2025:<\/strong> 5\u20136 Nov 2025
\ud83d\udcc5 Yi Peng 2026: <\/strong>24\u201325 Nov 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Where<\/strong><\/td>CAD Cultural Centre Lanna, Mae On District, Chiang Mai<\/td><\/tr>
Tickets<\/strong><\/td>From 4,800 to 15,500 THB (~S$190.52 to S$615.23) depending on package<\/td><\/tr>
Free Events<\/strong><\/td>Available in Old Town parades and public celebrations<\/td><\/tr>
Transportation<\/strong><\/td>Red cab or A\/C vehicle transfers available with tickets; public transport options are limited<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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  1. What is the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Yi Peng 2025 & 2026: Dates & Schedule<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Ticket Options & Pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Free vs. Paid Events<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. What Happens During the Festival?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. How to Get There<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Best Viewing Spots for Yi Peng Lanterns<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Things to Do in Chiang Mai Beyond the Lantern Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    What is the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The Chiang Mai Lantern Festival<\/strong>, also known as Yi Peng<\/strong>, is Thailand\u2019s most magical lantern festival<\/strong>, celebrated during the full moon of the 12th lunar month<\/strong>. It coincides with Loy Krathong<\/strong>, a nationwide tradition where floating lanterns (krathongs<\/strong>) are released on rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In Chiang Mai, Yi Peng is famous for thousands of sky lanterns<\/strong>, cultural performances, and immersive nighttime displays. Travellers from all over the world flock to experience the sky glowing with lights and the festive energy of Northern Thai culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udfee<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> For more festivals: Songkran Festival 2025: A Guide For First-Timers<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udcc5 Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2025 & 2026: Dates & Schedule<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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