Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival - Where Dreams Fly High in Chiang Mai Sky

This November, join Vietravel to discover Yi Peng - the Sky Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, one of the most unique cultural events in Thailand, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

When is the Yi Feng Sky Lantern Festival 2024?

The Yi Peng Lantern Festival originated from the ancient Lanna Kingdom - a powerful kingdom that existed from the late 13th century to 1775. In Northern Thai, the name means "the second full moon day", an occasion for people to release lanterns carrying hopes into the sky, creating a shimmering, magical scene. In 2024, the Yi Feng Lantern Festival will take place on November 15 and 16 in the ancient capital of Chiang Mai.

In Thailand, people believe that if they pay homage to the Buddha's relics kept on the highest level of heaven during the full moon of the 12th lunar month, they will receive good luck and blessings. Therefore, they light lanterns and release them into the sky to send their wishes to the Buddha. The light of the floating lanterns is a way to pay respect to the Buddha and symbolizes liberation from misfortunes in life.

When night falls, the sky of Chiang Mai is filled with thousands of sky lanterns, also known as khom loi, which are handmade from coconut leaves and bamboo. Each lantern carries a story, a wish and a soul. When released high into the sky, they are like falling stars floating in the sky, creating a sparkling, beautiful picture that makes anyone who sees it amazed.

During the festival, you can also watch brilliant fireworks displays and special performances by local people. The fireworks and performances are usually held at Tha Phae Gate, Nong Buak Haad Park or Buak Hard Public Park. You can also watch lantern making, singing or dancing competitions by children at temples or schools.

Therefore, Yi Feng not only has spiritual significance but is also a unique cultural event, attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world to the "Rose" of Northern Thailand to admire the sparkling night sky in thousands of brilliant sky lanterns.

Discover the "rose" of Northern Thailand named Chiang Mai

Besides the exciting experience of releasing sky lanterns, visitors should not forget to take time to feel the peace in Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai.

Although it is the fourth largest city in Thailand, Chiang Mai has a peaceful and friendly countryside atmosphere with street food, unique handicraft villages, spiritual elements always present in temples, tropical forests and majestic mountain scenery... This is definitely an ideal destination for tourists to explore and admire the leisurely life of the locals with a slow pace.

Choosing Vietravel's Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai tour, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the unique architecture at the White Temple Wat Rong Khun, Wat Lok Molee; learn about local culture at the Karen long neck village; enjoy Khantoke-style dinner - a unique Northern Thai cuisine; check in at Tha Phae Gate, and immerse yourself in nature with the Royal Flora Garden, Mae Taeng elephant camp,...

Choose Thailand tour, good price with Vietravel

Thailand is always an attractive journey chosen by many tourists, especially at the end of the year. Besides the quality Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai journey, many tourists also pay special attention to Vietravel's Bangkok - Pattaya journey. The reason this journey receives so much favor is not only because of the quality service with 4-star hotels, Vietnam Airlines/ Vietravel Airlines, but also because of the extremely good price from only 5.49 million VND.