Buffet dinner with northern Thailand cuisine
How is the Moonlight Sky Lantern Festival different from the others?
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The Moonlight Sky Lantern Festival is one of the most intimate and picturesque Yi Peng & Loy Krathong celebrations in northern Thailand. Held on November 5 & 6, 2025, this lakeside festival takes place at the serene I Love Banthi venue in Lamphun, 30 km from Chiang Mai. Surrounded by rice fields and quiet hills, the setting creates the perfect stage for an unforgettable full-moon night.
Unlike the larger, more crowded lantern events, Moonlight limits attendance to just 1,500 guests per night, offering a peaceful and highly curated cultural experience. Guests can stroll through a traditional Tai Lue craft village, enjoy a northern Thai buffet, receive blessings from monks, and participate in a synchronized sky lantern release by the lake. The evening concludes with cultural shows and fireworks under the stars, blending tradition and beauty in one magical night.
Set in a serene Tai Lue village at I Love Banthi, the festival unfolds by a lake under the moonlight, making it the most scenic ticketed lantern festivals.
With the seating capacity capped between 1,200 to 1,500 guests per night, the Moonlight festival is the perfect option for those who wish to experience the festival without too many crowds.
Buffet dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, two sky lanterns, one floating krathong, cultural performances, craft activities, firework displays, and accident insurance are all bundled in, making sure you enjoy a hassle-free experience.
The rituals you will witness at the event are rooted in local culture, and lanterns and krathongs are biodegradable. You will also get hands-on experience in making handicrafts with specialized workshops.
Entry to the event and Standard or Platinum seats (based on the option you selected.
Buffet dinner with northern Thailand cuisine
Free soft drinks and snacks
Two sky lanterns and one floating krathong per person
Cultural performances, craft workshops, blessings & fireworks
Transfers in either a van (Platinum ticket) or Red Cab (Standard ticket)
Pick-ups and drop-offs from a common point. You will be picked up in a van or a Red Cab based on your ticket type.
Guests can drive from Chiang Mai to I Love Banthi, which is 30 kms apart and takes approximately 40 mins.
Taxis are available from Chiang Mai’s city centre and the ride will take approximately 30-40 mins. The price ranges from THB 400 to 800, depending on time and traffic.
Take a bus from Chiang Mai to the Lamphun bus station and get a tuk-tuk from there to the venue.
Watch sky lanterns rise in harmony, reflected on the still surface of the Banthi lake – mirror of wishes drifting into the night.
Each ticket covers round‑trip transport, ceremony entrance, dinner, 2 sky lanterns, 1 floating krathong, access to handicraft‑village activities, water/soft drinks, music & dance performances, a fireworks show, accident insurance, and full program access.
There are two tiers – Standard: THB 4,000 (includes shared red‑cab transport) and Premium: THB 6,000 (includes van transport, premium seating).
Yes, children aged 7 and under attend free (one child per ticketed adult). Free‑admitted children get transport, meal access, and activity participation but no lanterns or assigned seats—they sit on laps.
There is no specific mention of accessible paths or facilities found for the Moonlight Sky Lantern Festival. Owing to its mountainous terrain, the event might not be accessible to disabled people.
On‑site, you'll find mobile toilets, support staff, accident insurance assistance, food stalls, water stations, stage entertainment, fireworks, and ample seating zones.
In 2025, dates for the festival are November 5 & 6 at I Love Banthi, Ban Thi, Lamphun Province (~30 km southeast of Chiang Mai)
The festival runs from 2 pm to 10 on both days. The pick-up timing will be shared once you have booked your tickets.
Though not stated explicitly, respectful and comfortable attire is advised as it aligns with Lanna customs and public celebrations
Absolutely! There are kid‑friendly activities, inclusive meals, and family seating zones which make it ideal for families.
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