• Lanna Lantern Festival (LLF) 2026 at Lanna Cultural Village

    • The Magic of Yi Peng: Lanna Lantern Festival 2026

    Immerse yourself in the radiant traditions of Northern Thailand at the official Lanna Lantern Festival 2026. Set in the stunning Lanna Cultural Village, this highly anticipated festival brings the ancient spiritual heritage of the Lanna Kingdom to life under the magic of the November full moon. A comprehensive, evening-long cultural journey awaits, creating unforgettable memories.

    Your experience begins with a comfortable transfer from Chiang Mai city center to the village grounds. Upon arrival, you'll enter a beautifully recreated open-air museum of the Lanna culture. You'll receive a traditional jasmine welcome garland, sample authentic northern Thai snacks, and stroll through interactive craft areas where you can try your hand at pottery, weaving, and lantern making.

    As dusk falls, follow the enchanting, illuminated lantern-lined walkways to the dining hall. Here, a sumptuous buffet of traditional Lanna specialties and herbal drinks awaits, or an exclusive Khantoke dinner (depending on your chosen ticket category). Before the main event, you can participate in the double celebration of Loy Krathong by lighting a beautifully handcrafted flower basket and letting it float down the tranquil river to wash away the worries of the past year.

    The absolute highlight of the night unfolds in front of the Great Pagoda. After an impressive drum and candle performance, profound Buddhist chants, and a silent meditation led by local monks, thousands of guests raise their lanterns together. At a synchronized countdown, the entire crowd simultaneously releases their Khom Loy lanterns, filling the night sky with an awe-inspiring, silent sea of ​​floating golden lights, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display.

    Highlights

  • Krathong Floating Festival on the Water: Take part in the dual tradition of Loy Krathong by making a wish and floating a beautifully decorated basket on the water.
  • Lanna Cultural Village & Workshops: Discover an authentic village with demonstrations of traditional crafts such as pottery, basket weaving and weaving.
  • Mass sky lantern ascent: Experience the breathtaking highlight of the night when thousands of glowing lanterns (Khom Loy)
  • Monks' Blessing & Grand Ceremony: Experience a profoundly spiritual Buddhist chanting and meditation ritual led by monks before the coordinated lantern ascent.

    • What to expect

    Inclusions

  • Round-trip transfer from Central Festival Chiang Mai: Coach or minibus (depending on the option chosen)
  • Event ticket: Standard, VIP, Premium or Elite seat (depending on the option chosen)
  • The communication depends on the venue.
  • Access to the LLF Cultural Village
  • Dinner: Buffet at the food stall or Kantoke menu (depending on the option chosen)
  • Drink: non-alcoholic drink or non-alcoholic drink plus beer & wine (depending on the option chosen)
  • Komloy lanterns: 3 or 5 (depending on the option chosen)
  • Seating in the pagoda zone: Standard, VIP, Premium or City Wall (depending on the option chosen).
  • Cultural program in the pagoda zone: Standard or at the gatehouse (depending on the option chosen)

    • Exceptions

  • Other expenses not mentioned

    • Location

    Opening hours

    Event date: November 24th and 25th, 2026