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You may have glimpsed the captivating images of countless paper lanterns gracefully ascending into the night sky under the full moon – now, it's time to experience firsthand one of the most breathtaking festivals on the planet.
Yee Peng, also known as Yi Peng, is a unique festival held in northern Thailand. Initially observed as an independent occasion marking the conclusion of the monsoon season and the onset of cooler weather, Yee Peng is now celebrated during the annual Loy Krathong festival, across northern Thai towns and cities but it's Chiang Mai that stands out as the paramount place to experience this enchanting event.
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Green Sleep Hostel
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Experience the spirited, chaos that is the Damnoen Saduak floating market on this half-day small-group tour from Bangkok. Situated around 100 KM from the city, the market is the largest and most famous of those in the region, immortalised by the high octane canal-chase scene in the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, and features hundreds of vendors selling all manner of colorful fruit, delicious street-food, ornaments, clothing, and much, much more.
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The 2024 Yee Peng Lantern Festival will take place on Friday, November 15.
There are no direct flights from the UK to Chiang Mai. However, British Airways Thai Airways, and Eva Air operate daily direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bangkok, where you will find daily flights to Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai is a historic city that was once the capital of the independent Lanna Kingdom until 1558. Its Old City is packed with historic sights, and it's home to hundreds of elaborate Buddhist temples, plus famous street food markets!
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