Chiang Mai CAD Sky Lantern Festival: Starlight Wishes Journey
—With thousands of sky lanterns as our vow, we inscribe our love into the Milky Way.
Known as one of "Thailand's Seven Wonders," the CAD Sky Lantern Festival is a radiant chapter during the Loy Krathong Festival. This Thai-style "Qixi Festival" carries the millennia-old wish-making traditions of the Lanna Kingdom, where youth pour their passionate emotions into sky lanterns, letting the sea of floating lights bear witness to eternal love. As ancient chants pierce the twilight and tens of thousands of lanterns illuminate the Mae Deng River Valley, you'll experience the closest encounter with the stars. Let us together preserve this 700-year-old romantic tradition, writing your eternal wishes under the starlit skies of the Buddhist kingdom.
2026 Grand Celebration
Event Dates: November 24 - November 25 (2 sessions in total)
Main venue: The CAD Cultural Center Lanna (Venue address: 35 Tambon Ban Sa Ha Khon, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand)
5 Core Experiences
- Meeting point zone pickup: Board by package zone to reduce waiting time and crowding
- A Feast for the Senses: Northern Thai Specialty Buffet Dinner Served in Various Dining Areas
- Cultural Corridor: Lanna Traditional Craft Demonstrations / Visit the Craft and Art District / Explore the Folk Village
- Audiovisual feast: Pagoda candlelight ceremony·Monk chanting·Traditional drum performance
- Starry Sky Ceremony: Mass Sky Lantern Release + Fireworks Show (includes 2 sky lanterns + 1 floating lantern per person)
Seat Selection
[Elevated Seats] Air-conditioned bus/air-conditioned van transfer
- Elite - Supreme Tier Viewing Platform (4m), elevated outer structure, ultra-wide C-position panoramic view, fast-track entry
- Platinum—2.5m tiered viewing platform, elevated middle section, unobstructed fireworks view
- Gold - 1.2m tiered viewing platform, elevated front row with unobstructed views
[Flat Seating]
- Premium Supreme - Surrounding the Pagoda Stage, Front Row Ground Seats, Front Row Immersive Experience (Air-conditioned Bus/Air-conditioned Van Transfer)
- VIP—Comfortable Mid-Row Ground Seats Near Pagoda Stage (Air-Conditioned Bus/Air-Conditioned Van Transfer)
- Standard - Affordable rear spacious ground seats (regular bus (non-air-conditioned) or songthaew transfer)
! The specific seating arrangement and vehicle type will be subject to the actual arrangement on the day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Important reminder: If transportation is not included, please proceed to the venue on your own. Round-trip transfers from the meeting point are not included. You must arrive at the venue by 16:30.
Ceremony schedule
3:00 PM immersive experience
- Lanna traditional art performance
- Visit a Loy Krathong Crafting Workshop
- Folk Culture Exploration
5:30 PM Taste of Chiang Mai
- Various themed dining areas now open
- Northern Thai Culinary Delights Tour
7:00 PM Soul Cleansing Moment
- Pagoda Candlelight Ceremony
- Monks chanting scriptures
8:15 PM Starlight Date
- Thousands of sky lanterns released in unison
- Fantastic Fireworks Spectacular
*The actual process is subject to on-site arrangements~
Usage instructions
You will receive an e-ticket link via email—open the link—download the e-ticket (dynamically updates every 24 hours, please take a screenshot in advance due to potential poor on-site signal)—present the QR code of your e-ticket for admission.
Children's travel
Free admission for children under 8 years old, excluding venue seating
② Transportation fee supplement rules:
Lap child policy: Each adult can bring one child for free (must be held on the lap and does not occupy a seat).
Seat occupancy policy: If one adult brings two children for free, one child must pay a seat fee.
Payment method: Please prepare Thai baht in cash in advance and pay on-site to the staff.
③ Transportation fee standards for each ticket type (for reference only):
Elite ticket: 800 THB per person
Standard ticket: 400 THB per person
Other ticket types: 500 THB/person (includes platinum/gold/premium/VIP tickets)
Please note: The fees are for reference only and subject to the on-site announcement on the day.
Important notice
Transportation Suggestion: Expect heavy traffic on the activity day. If traveling on your own, please arrive at the venue at least 30-60 min in advance.
Dress code: Knee-length skirts/pants; no sleeveless attire
Entry notice: Drones/alcoholic beverages/dangerous items are prohibited
Return Arrangement: The return pick-up point is the same as the drop-off point. Please take a photo or mark the location after getting off to avoid difficulty finding the pick-up spot.