Chiang Mai's great November festival floats krathong on the Ping and lanterns into the sky, with walking-street stalls piling up khanom and grilled snacks.
Dates and details checked August 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Chiang Mai around 5 to 6 November 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng runs 5 to 6 November. These are the food tours and tastings in Chiang Mai to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
1 hour
Immerse yourself in Thai culture with a Krathong-making and umbrella-painting workshop in Chiang Mai. Relax with yourself through an experience surrounded by the beaut...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Feast on 15+ tastings on a food tour around the street eats and markets of Chiang Mai led by a professional foodie guide on a songthaew truck.
Guided tour · 2h 30m
Explore Chiang Mai's colorful night food markets on this 2.5-hour evening food tour of the city. Bring a good appetite as you sample a minimum of 8 dishes. Hotel pick-...
Thailand's April new-year water festival is wildest around the Chiang Mai moat, where vendors set up early with grilled meats, eggs on a stick and drinks.
The city-pillar merit festival at Wat Chedi Luang in mid-May draws flower offerings, Lanna processions and a local food market of northern snacks and sweets.
