The dates follow the lunar calendar; Chiang Mai's official schedule must be confirmed before closing flights and hotels.
THAILAND · CULTURE + FESTIVAL
THAILAND — YI PENG & LOY KRATHONG
See Chiang Mai illuminated by lanterns in the sky and offerings over the water.
DURATION7 days
BEST TIMENov
EXPERIENCECulture + Festival
COUNTRYThailand
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Ping River / Old Town
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Bangkok — heritage and local atmosphere
2Chiang Mai — heritage and local atmosphere
3Ping River — heritage and local atmosphere
4Light celebrations in Chiang Mai, combining lanterns, krathongs, temples, and northern Thai traditions.
In Chiang Mai, lanterns rise into the sky while small krathongs illuminate rivers and canals. Yi Peng and Loy Krathong unite two unforgettable images in the same night, with the historic center and the Ping River as part of the ritual.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Bangkok
Arrival and start of the trip in Bangkok, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Chiang Mai — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to local heritage, neighborhoods, and traditions in Chiang Mai, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and travel profile.
DAY 3
Chiang Mai - Top Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Chiang Mai, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Chiang Mai—Time to Deepen
Time dedicated to living and everyday history in Chiang Mai, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 5
Ping River / Old Town — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods and local traditions in Ping River / Old Town, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 6
Ping River / Old Town - Top Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Ping River / Old Town, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 7
End of the trip
Last hours in Ping River / historic center and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
See Chiang Mai illuminated by lanterns in the sky and offerings on the water. The proposal gains depth by connecting Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Ping River / historic center, with the concept of light celebrations in Chiang Mai, combining lanterns, krathongs, temples and traditions of northern Thailand. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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