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Where does the Chiang Mai lantern festival take place?

The most popular ticketed events happen at the following venues:

Tourists releasing lanterns at Yipeng Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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)

Thai dancers in traditional attire performing at Chiang Mai Sky Lanterns Festival.

Chiang Mai Heritage Lantern Festival

Venue: Rock n’ River, Doi Saket

Distance: 32–35 km from city center

Travel Time: 50 to 60 mins

Fireworks and floating lanterns illuminate the night sky at Yi Peng and Loy Krathong Festival 2025 in Thailand.

Moonlight Sky Lantern Festival

Venue: I Love Ban Thi, Lamphun

Distance: 30–35 km from Old City

Travel Time: 45 to 60 mins

Yi Peng and Loy Krathong Festival 2025, fireworks and floating lanterns illuminate the night sky in Thailand.

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?

Private transfer by car

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.
Private car transfer

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.
Man driving a car during a scenic road trip tour

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).
Couple in private car

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

How do I get to the festival venues? 

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.

What is the best way to get to the venues?

The most ideal way would be to book tickets to the festival that includes round-trip transfers so the hassle can be avoided. Get your tickets here.

What is the fastest way to get to the venues?

Taking a taxi or driving by yourself would be the fastest way to reach the venue from the city centre.

What is the most budget-friendly way to reach the festival venues?

Hailing local buses would be the cheapest way to get to the venues.

Is there parking available at the venues?

Most ticketed events do not have parking at the venue, and guests will have to park farther from the event’s location.

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