Information about the Lamphun Festival of 100,000 Lanterns and Loy Krathong: Every year, the small town of Lamphun, about 30 kilometers south of Chiang Mai, holds its Festival of 100,000 Lanterns at Wat Hariphunchai. The festival begins a few weeks before Loy Krathong and ends on Loy Krathong Day itself. This temple is an ideal place to celebrate this Buddhist festival. Tens of thousands of colorful, traditional lanterns, hung in the courtyard of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, lend the festival a very special magic. At night, it's simply enchanting! Two days before Loy Krathong, a large procession takes place around 6 p.m. And on Loy Krathong Day itself, in addition to praying at the temple and hanging the colorful lanterns, the locals set their krathongs (small, homemade rafts with a candle and three incense sticks) afloat in the nearby river. /p> arrow_circle_right Show all festivals in Lamphun arrow_circle_right Show more festivals in Thailand

The most beautiful festivals in Thailand: Thailand is rich in traditions and hosts numerous festivals, some of which are world-famous. Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Lights, takes place in November and has been voted the second-best festival in the world. It is undoubtedly the most photogenic festival in Thailand. [arrow_circle_right] Discover the most beautiful festivals in Thailand

Public holidays in Thailand: The most important dates in the Buddhist calendar, the birthdays of the King and Queen, and other historically significant days are public holidays in Thailand. Banks and government offices are generally closed on these days, but public transport, shops, and restaurants are open as usual. [arrow_circle_right] See Public holidays in Thailand