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Where does the Chiang Mai lantern festival take place?

The most popular ticketed events happen at the following venues:

CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival

Venue: CAD Field, Doi Saket

Distance: Approx. 25–30 km from Old CityTravel Time: 40 to 50 mins (depends on traffic)

Chiang Mai Heritage Lantern Festival

Venue: Rock n’ River, Doi Saket

Distance: 32–35 km from city center

Travel Time: 50 to 60 mins

Moonlight Sky Lantern Festival

Venue: I Love Ban Thi, Lamphun

Distance: 30–35 km from Old City

Travel Time: 45 to 60 mins

Heaven Lantern Festival Chiang Mai

Venue: The Heaven Lantern - Suan Sawan (The Garden)

Distance: 75km from Chiang Mai

Travel time: 105 to 120 mins

How to get to the Chiang Mai sky lantern festival venues?

CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival

  • By Car/Taxi: Take Route 118 heading north and turn onto Route 3005 towards Doi Saket. Follow signs for ‘CAD Khom Loy Sky Lantern Festival’.
  • Grab/private taxi: Booking a private taxi can be pricey, especially during the festival days but it is the easiest way to get to the venue.

Chiang Mai Heritage Lantern Festival

  • By Car: Similar route as CAD Field – Route 118 and turn near Mae Takhrai National Park area.
  • Grab/private taxi: Taking a private taxi from Old City in Chiang Mai is hassle-free despite being expensive.

Moonlight Sky Lantern Festival

  • By Car: Head south on Route 11 toward Lamphun. Exit at Ban Thi and follow local signs.
  • Train or Bus to Lamphun + Grab: You can take a local train or a Yellow Songthaew to Lamphun and take a Grab taxi from there (15 min ride to Ban Thi).

Heaven Lantern Festival Chiang Mai

  • By car: Take Route 107 or Route 11 heading north/northeast out of Chiang Mai toward Mae Taeng. After 40 km, follow local signs directing you to Suan Sawan Garden in Mae Taeng.
  • Grab/private taxi: Taking a private taxi from Chiang Mai is hassle-free but can be expensive.

Frequently asked questions about getting to the Chiang Mai Sky Lantern festival

Guests can take Grab or private taxis or local buses (songthaews). Most ticketed events also offer round-trip shuttle transfers either from a common point or your hotels.