Culture D-168
Yi Peng Lantern Festival
이펭 천등 축제
Float into Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng Lantern Festival—three nights of glowing lights under the full moon in November 🌕✨
- Date
- 2026-11-24 ~ 2026-11-25
- City
- Chiang Mai
- Country
- 🇹🇭 Thailand
- Audience
- All ages, couples & travelers
- Hotels (per night)
- $50–180
- Venue
- Old City · Ping River, Chiang Mai
Typical 19–28°C · ~35% chance of rain on a given day (2016-2025 avg)
✈️ Getting There
- Airport Chiang Mai Intl (CNX), 15 min by car
- Local access Old City on foot/songthaew; mass-release venues include shuttle with ticket
- Where to base Old City, Nimman or the Ping riverside
🏨 Where to Stay
Representative hotels near Chiang Mai · approx. $50–180 / night
FAQ
When is Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2026?
It runs 2026-11-24 ~ 2026-11-25. That's 168 days from now.
Where is Yi Peng Lantern Festival held?
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, at Old City · Ping River, Chiang Mai.
How do I get tickets?
Check the official site for on-sale dates. Popular festivals sell out early.
Where should I stay?
Old City, Nimman or the Ping riverside
What's the weather like?
Based on the last 10 years, expect 19–28°C with roughly a 35% chance of rain on any given day.