Chiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2023 Official Tickets
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US$ 139US$ 132 p/p (EarlyBird PROMO) - E-ticket
Overview
Mark your calendars for November 27-28, 2023, as it's time for the captivating Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Thailand. This festivity is renowned for its mesmerizing aura and captivating atmosphere, attracting a multitude of visitors every year.
During the festival, people gather near lakes, rivers, and canals to release paper lanterns into the sky, as a form of worship to Ket Kaew Chulamaneed (Relic of Lord of Buddha) and to ward off bad luck. Alongside this, people make merit by setting afloat Krathongs in the river, wishing for good luck and fortune in the upcoming year.


- A once in a lifetime experience with breath taking views of a thousand flying lanterns in the sky in the theme of Lanna culture.
- We are AUTHORIZED TRAVEL AGENT selling official ticket of Yi Peng Lantern Festival By CAD 2023. We offer first-hand tickets to the events, a real-time seat availability check.
- Early bird promotion for all types of tickets: Standard, VIP and Premium. All-inclusive price includes:
- 1. Ceremony Entrance fee
- 2. Round-way transportation at meeting point to event
- 3. Non alcohol beverage + Thai Lanna Buffet dinner
- 4. Two Lanterns each person(we put on your seat)
- 5. Watch the shows and participant in various activities in the ceremony area
- 6. Souvenirs
- Exclude: Personal expense for taxi to meet us at meeting point Maya shopping Mall

Timeline For The Celebration
27th November 2023 or 28th November 2023 The CAD event on both November 27th and 28th features the same activities.
15:30
Arrange your own transportation meet us at Meeting point MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center (Fountain area) (Address: 55 หมู่ที่ 5 Huay Kaew Rd, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand), and then transfer to The CAD Cutural Center Lanna Ethnicity (Address: Ban Sa Ha Khon Tambon On Klang, อ.แม่ออน Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand). Our shuttle leave every 5 minutes from 15:30 to 18:00.

NOTE: Please try to depart at the times indicated above as much as possible, as there are likely to be many people and traffic jams on the day of the festival.
Additionally, if you plan to take a taxi directly from your hotel in the city center to the event venue by your own, it usually takes about 40 minutes. Please note that traffic jams and increased taxi fares may be occurred.

16:30 - 18:30
Arrival at the Venue, show your e-ticket to register at main entrance. You'll received a hanging badge and souvenir. Enjoy activities such as, Loi krathong and watch cultural arts performance.


18:30 - 19:30
Taste delicious Lanna Thai Buffet food, snacks, desserts and beverages. (Veggies food available)




19:30
Enter the ritual area in from of the great pagoda. Drum, Candle show, Religious ceremony, Monks chanting.


20:15
Launch lanterns. Immerse yourself in the breath taking view.




20:45 - 22:00
End of ceremony. Then transfer back to Maya Shopping Center.
Ticket Price & Seat Map
The tickets for Chiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2023 are on sale now. Trippest is authorized agent selling official tickets since 2019.
- Which date should I choose, November 27th or 28th, 2023?
The CAD event on both November 27th and 28th features the same activities. The ticket can only be used for one of the days. We recommend that you attend the event on November 27th if possible, as you will be among the first to experience the ceremony and share it on social media. Moreover, you will have free time on the night of November 28th (the day of Loy Krathong) to witness the parade and participate in other folk cultural activities.

- Here are the prices for three kinds of tickets. Premium tickets are most recommended, as you will get closest to the stage, receive priority shuttle transport with a business van, and have a buffet dinner for a special food zone.

- That's how your e-ticket will look. Once you complete the payment for your booking, we will email it to you. On the day of your tour, simply present the e-ticket on your mobile device to our personnel at the registration booth located at the meeting point. Our staff will then assist you in boarding the shuttle.

Booking Policy
Children Policy
- Children over 8 years old are required to purchase a ticket, and the ticket price is the same as that of an adult.
- Children under 8 years old free of charge. They can occupy a seat with parents and will not be provided an extra lantern or souvenir. However, they can enjoy dinner with their parent during the event.
Cancellation Policy
- 30+ days before: cancellations fully refunded
- 0–29 days before: no refunds (cancelled festival revenue goes to charity)
- No ticket name/date changes
- No lost ticket refunds/compensation
FAQs
- What's the different between PREMIUM, VIP & STANDARD?
Premium seats are located in the first 1-7 rows closest to the Holy Pagoda show stage. VIP seats are in row 8-14, while standard seats are in row 15-21. Both Premium and VIP ticket holders can dine in special buffet dinner zone with less crowds and will be transported by a business van, while standard ticket holders will dine in a designated area and be transported in a local open red car.
- How I choose date November 27th or 28th, 2023?
The CAD event on both November 27th and 28th features the same activities. The ticket can only be used for one of the days. We recommend that you attend the event on November 27th if possible, as you will be among the first to experience the ceremony and share it on social media. Moreover, you will have free time on the night of November 28th (the day of Loy Krathong) to witness the parade and participate in other folk cultural activities.
- When do I get the e-Tickets?
Once you complete the payment for your booking, we will email it to you within 12 hours or ASAP. On the day of your tour, simply present the e-ticket on your mobile device to our personnel at the registration booth located at the meeting point. Our staff will then assist you in boarding the shuttle.
- Children policy?
Children over 8 years old are required to purchase a ticket, and the ticket price is the same as that of an adult. Children under 8 years old free of charge. They can occupy a seat with parents and will not be provided an extra lantern or souvenir. However, they can enjoy dinner with their parent during the event.
- Dress code for Yi Peng Lantern festival Chiang Mai 2023?
Participants are requested to dress appropriately for the event, which includes wearing long pants or knee-length shorts and a polo or t-shirt that covers the shoulders. Tank tops are not permitted. Alternatively, participants may choose to wear a Lanna Thai costume.
- Drone, smoking and drinking policy?
Alcohol drinking & Smoking are not allowed in the event. Drone is not allow at the venue area.
- I don't know how to lunching the lantern.
At the event, there will be a demonstration on stage on how to launch sky lanterns. Additionally, there will be volunteers available at the venue to assist.
- Do we have book in advance?
Definitely your should book for this tour in advance. Ticket might be sold out quickly.
- Will the floating lanterns cause environmental problems such as earth and water pollution or forest fire?
At the Chiang Mai CAD, we will provide traditional Dhammachai lanterns that approved by Thai Industrial Standards TIS808/2552. The lantern is made of natural and recyclable papers and bamboo, all the materials are biodegradable and will not cause pollution. It has a heat-proof wire attached to the candle wick, which will likely quench out after floating up for about 10 minutes. And the heat-proof wire prevents fire or short circuit if the lanterns fall on the high-voltage power transmission cables.
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