Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2026 Location. You'll witness thousands of lanterns illuminating the night sky and floating offerings on waterways. In chiang mai, the loi krathong act of placing floating lanterns in the river is usually celebrated within a few days of a sky lantern release.

Here is a guide to the lantern festival, yi peng and loy krathong that is celebrated in chiang mai thailand. Our northern thailand and chiang mai ebike tour is your ticket to discovering local secrets and scenic spots, while experiencing the festival of lights like a local.