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Mae On Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival

PLACE
Mae On,
Chiang May Area,
Thailand
DATE
24 Nov. '26
25 Nov. '26
TYPE
Traditional,
Buddhist,
Lantern
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Timing:
Evening
Afternoon
Fees:
150 $/Day
Booking:
Mandatory
General Rules:
No Personal Lanters
Covered Arms & Legs
No Shoes Indoors
No Alcohol
Photo Rules:
Free for Amateur Gear
No Drones
Date Proof:
Revision:
08 Oct. '26
General Rules:
No Personal Lanters
Covered Arms & Legs
No Shoes Indoors
No Alcohol
Photo Rules:
Free for Amateur Gear
No Drones

Intro

Every November full moon, thousands of sky lanterns rise over a valley east of Chiang Mai. The CAD Khomloy festival stages the Lanna ritual of Yi Peng — monk-chanted ceremony, drums, a Lanna buffet, then the mass launch at nightfall. Here's how tickets, tiers and shuttles work, and how to make the most of one golden night.

Google Maps location of the main event activities can be found here.