▲ The Legend and Origins of the Sky Lantern Festival The tradition of releasing sky lanterns is a way for the Lanna people to express their cultural customs. They believe that by lighting and releasing sky lanterns, they can pay homage to the Buddha in the sky and pray for safety and happiness. ▸▸ Spirit Gate: One or two days before the Sky Lantern Festival, people in Chiang Mai build symbolic archways at homes, temples, and offices using banana leaves, sugarcane, and flowers. Decorated with lanterns and blooms, these "Spirit Gates" resemble forest doorways and are meant to welcome the Buddha, whom the Lanna people believe comes from the forest to bless the community! ! ▸▸ Candle Lighting Ritual: Lighting candles is a tradition to show gratitude to all things that support daily life—like doors, walls, and stairways. The candlelight is believed to bring wisdom and guidance. During the festival, thousands of candles light up the city, creating a peaceful and magical atmosphere! !
▲ Chiang Mai CAD Khomloy Sky Lanterns Festival 2026 will be held on November 24 and November 25. The event schedule and activities are the same on both days. Please choose the date that best fits your travel plans and attend the event on your selected date.
▲ CAD Khomloy Sky Lanterns Festival 2026 – Event Schedule (For Reference Only, Subject to Change by Organizer) ▸13:00–14:50: Meet at the parking area next to GO Wholesale Chiang Mai (beside Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport). Staff will assist with check-in and bus boarding. ▸15:00: Depart for the festival site. (Transport may include songthaews, Toyota vans, or comfortable coaches. Vehicle type is arranged by staff and cannot be selected by guests.) ▸16:00: Arrive at the CAD Lantern Festival site. Staff will guide you to the Chiang Mai HHT counter for ticket registration. Please show your official e-ticket and keep a passport photo on your phone in case needed.
▲ ▸18:30–19:30: Enjoy a Lanna-style buffet dinner featuring local snacks, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks. ▸19:30: Enter the main ceremony zone in front of the Great Pagoda in an orderly manner. ▸20:00: Ceremony begins: drum shows, candle rituals, religious chants by monks, and silent group meditation. ▸20:30: Sky lantern release: make a wish and experience the breathtaking moment as thousands of lanterns illuminate the night sky like a galaxy! ! ▸22:00: End of event. Return to the parking area and transfer back to Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai. Please note: Schedule is for reference only.
▲ Transportation Service Meeting Points ▸Pick-up Meeting Point: Meet at the parking area next to GO Wholesale Chiang Mai, located beside Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport. ▸Pick-up Meeting Time: Arrive at the meeting point between 13:00–14:50. Please be on time. Once the vehicle is full, departure will occur. ▸Return Point: After the event ends, head to the parking area. Staff will assist with directing guests to their vehicles. Once the vehicle is full, departure will occur, and guests will be taken back to Nimmanhaemin Road, ending the tour.
▲ ▸▸Important Note: If you miss the scheduled meeting time, you must make your own way to the festival site and arrive before 20:00. Otherwise, you will miss the lantern release ceremony. Upon arrival, please present your official e-ticket at the Chiang Mai HHT counter for ticket registration (remember to have a passport photo saved on your phone, just in case).
▲ ▸Transportation Service Meeting Point Search Keywords: GO Wholesale Chiang Mai ▸Address: 201 Chiang Mai, Pa Daet Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200 ▸Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g68NWwL9GXZZTRS6A
▲ If you miss the scheduled meeting time, you will need to go to the Sky Lantern Festival site by yourself. The address is as follows ▸▸Sky Lantern Festival Location Search Keywords: The CAD Cultural Center Lanna ▸▸Address: 35 Tambon Ban Sa Ha Khon, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130 ▸▸Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SMT9xMXWsgH7MZr69
▲ Warm Reminder ▸ If your child is very young, we do not recommend attending the event due to the crowded nature of the venue. The safety of children should always be the top priority! ! ▸ In Thailand, please make sure to wear a seatbelt when getting in the car. A heavy fine will be imposed if caught by the traffic police! ! ▸ The site will be crowded, so we recommend not bringing any valuables or excessive amounts of cash. Please check your personal belongings when getting on and off the vehicle. We will not be responsible for any lost items! ! ▸ The event site is monitored by medical personnel, fire department, rescue workers, police, and military personnel for your protection. There are also over a hundred staff members available for assistance. Feel free to ask them any questions! !
▲ Important Notes ▸ Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited at the event. Smoking and loud noise are also prohibited! ! ▸ For safety, the following items are not allowed at the event site: fireworks, lighters, handheld fireworks, any sky lanterns other than those provided by the event, weapons, gambling devices, illegal items, and alcohol or alcoholic beverages. If any of these items are found, participants will be removed from the event without a refund! ! ▸ Since the event is a Buddhist ceremony, it will include meditation and prayer rituals, in addition to the sky lantern release. Please follow the host's instructions strictly to ensure a peaceful, enjoyable, and safe experience for all! !
▲ Important Reminders ▸ The CAD Khomloy Sky Lanterns Festival 2026 is highly sought after, so please make your reservation early! Before making any payment, please consult with customer service to confirm availability. Only proceed with payment after confirmation! ! ▸ Southeast Asia has frequent rainy, but normal rainy weather will not affect the event! ! ▸ If the event cannot proceed due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, or if a customer is unable to attend for personal reasons, no refunds will be issued. Please be aware of this and carefully consider before booking! ! ▸ The CAD site has received approval to host the Sky Lantern event, but if the government requires cancellation for unavoidable reasons on the day of the event, no refunds will be issued. Please be aware of this and carefully consider before booking! !
▲ ▸ If possible, we recommend wearing traditional Thai clothing to the event. If this is not feasible, you may choose to wear black or white clothing! ! ▸ Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point in Thailand between 13:00 and 14:50 on the event day to meet the driver (show your passport and electronic ticket). Do not be late. If you arrive late, you will be considered to have voluntarily forfeited your transport service and will need to make your own way to the venue! ! ▸ Please note: if by 14:30 the vehicle has not arrived at the meeting point, immediately contact the local Chinese-speaking customer service for assistance! !
▲ ▸After successful admission ticket booking, you will receive a confirmation voucher containing a QR code. Please carefully check your travel information upon receipt. If there are any errors, contact us promptly for correction. This voucher will serve as your scan admission proof, so please keep it safe. Note: If the voucher is used by others due to personal reasons, you will be held responsible. The Sky Lantern Festival organizer will not provide a refund or accept complaints.
