[2025 Chiang Mai Attraction] Travel Guide for Ping River (Updated Apr)

Anyone who has visited Chiang Mai and has never seen the atmosphere of lights and colors at night is missing out!!! I would like to tell you that if you come to Chiang Mai, try taking a boat trip or come to see the view and see the colors of the lights ⛴️ and take pictures of the atmosphere around Nawarat Bridge, Kad Luang (Kad Waroros), Chiang Mai at night. Because it is very beautiful. Seeing this makes me think of the atmosphere in #HoiAn immediately 🤣🤣 It is equally beautiful. 🎯 : Charoen Mueang Road, Chang Moi Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000 #tripdiscount #trip #travelchiangmai #tripmoments #100waystotravel #chiangmai #chiangmaireview #PingRiverCruise #sightseeingcruise #travelandeatandtravel

// The Ideal and Reality of Ten Thousand People’s Lantern Festival #100 Ways to Travel The Chiang Mai Ten Thousand Lantern Festival is said by some to be a festival that must be experienced once in a lifetime, and it is also one of the things on my bucket list. But probably the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Aside from the fact that when I visited last year, the ticket price had already risen to over a thousand Hong Kong dollars, the entire event felt to me to be super commercial and dangerous. Let’s first talk about the overview of the activity. This Ten Thousand People Sky Lantern Festival event, also known as the Yeepeng Festival, is one of the celebrations during the Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand. The most iconic scene is that thousands of people send sky lanterns into the sky at the same time. However, in fact, releasing sky lanterns is not a traditional custom of the local Sky Lantern Festival, but a purely tourist activity. According to local friends, in fact, in celebrating the Loy Krathong Festival, only releasing water lanterns is their tradition, and sky lanterns have been the only one in the past 20 years. An activity that has only slowly begun to become popular. Then talk about the form of the activity. The venue of the Ten Thousand Sky Lantern Festival is located in a suburb about an hour away from Chiang Mai. Most tourists will join a local group of Ten Thousand Sky Lanterns in Chiang Mai and take a tour bus to arrive at the venue before 5 p.m. The venue is divided into different areas, including stalls providing food and drinks, places to place water lanterns, an area to pray under a big tree, an area for ethnic performances, etc. Therefore, after entering the venue, it is like going to a grand carnival. Visitors can eat, drink and have fun first according to their own preferences, and all activities in the venue (including food and drinks) are included in the ticket price. There are rows of chairs next to the stage of the main venue. Starting at about 6 o'clock, visitors can officially sit down and wait for the performances and festival ceremonies on the stage to officially begin. As for the lighting of the sky lanterns, around eight o'clock, everyone must follow the command of the conference and act in unison (the venue has radio broadcasts in three languages: Thai, English and Japanese). Let me tell you why I am so disappointed with this event. First of all, basically 99% of the sky lantern releasing venues are foreign tourists. Most Thais will not pay to participate in this event. They will only release water lanterns or sky lanterns on the banks of the Mae Ping River in Chiang Mai, or in the old town of Chiang Mai. Watch the float parade. Therefore, there is actually no traditional festival atmosphere in the venue, it is more like going to Disneyland. More importantly, sky lantern releasing activities are actually very dangerous. Although the place was very empty, tens of thousands of people gathered in an area that was far from sparse, lighting up sky lanterns at the same time, and (surprisingly) it turned out that most tourists didn't know that the air inside the sky lanterns actually heats up and expands. , the excess gas will be squeezed out, and the sky lanterns will rise slowly (and the conference does not have enough staff to help tourists light up the sky lanterns). The result is that there are constantly burning sky lanterns falling from high altitudes, and there are hundreds of them. The fire was burning on the ground, and even my hair was almost burned by the sky lanterns placed randomly by the two Germans next to me. The most exaggerated thing is that just a few minutes after the sky lantern display started, the stage at the main venue of the Sky Lantern Festival was on fire. I remember thinking that this was part of the performance. It wasn’t until I saw the staff rushing on stage to move the instruments away from the fire scene that I realized that the fire was an accident. After other tourists realized that it was an accident, they also began to run away. However, because there were too many fires burning on the ground, people tripped and fell frequently in the chaos, and almost trampled on others. But what's interesting is that after about a minute of escaping, the tourists began to slow down. They probably realized that the fire was under control and would not pose a danger to everyone's lives, so they continued to celebrate as usual, setting off sky lanterns. , check in and check in, chat and chat. Okay, I'm done saying how I feel. To be fair, the photos taken on this day are indeed beautiful, and the video has received a lot of likes on IG. But precisely because of this, it made me feel even more ironic, probably because I knew that I didn't actually enjoy this activity very much. The usual instagram vs reality is just a joke, this time instagram vs reality There is a real gap in reality for me. Behind the beautiful photos is a mess of reality.

Loy Krathong Festival and Sky Lantern Festival started in 2015 Start holding together 14 years still separated The first time the water lantern and sky lantern festival was held together, there were a lot of people Start walking from Tha Pae Gate in Chiang Mai Ancient City to the bridge over the Mae Ping River It's hard to release a water lantern because there are too many people. But the whole atmosphere is really good There are sky lanterns floating in the sky and water lanterns on the river Really dreamy and spectacular ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Recommended #ThailandAttractions #ThailandTravel2022 #OverseasTravel

The parade starts from Tha Pae Gate in Chiang Mai and ends at Mae Ping River. There are bands, traditional Thai costumes, and ethnic minority costumes. Of course there are monks, floats The parade will start around 8-9 am Install Thai lanterns according to the area of ​​the day, etc. The whole combination is very magical There are many foreigners #Thailand Attractions#Overseas Travel

Chiang Mai Sky Lantern Festival During this festival, Chiang Mai Airport will also suspend flights for one night After all, too many sky lanterns flying is dangerous In fact, there are more foreigners flying sky lanterns The locals mainly release water lanterns The parade from Thapae Gate in Chiang Mai Ancient City to Runping River Sky lanterns were released during the parade Runping River is the most lively place. Most people choose to release sky lanterns here. This experience is fantastic, spectacular, lively and crowded #Thailand Attractions#Overseas Travel#Chiang Mai

How to get there - Private car Tourist attractions - Uncle Toi's Garden Hotels - Uncle Toi's Garden Restaurants and food - Very delicious Shopping - None #Chiang Mai in the rainy season # Natural attractions

New cafe in Chaingmai. Nice place. Nice coffee and cake. natural place and sometime have activities to do like drawing class or something. So many cute point to take photos #muchroom #chiangmai

The Loi Krathong Festival is a solemn day of Thailand. People would have a bath and wear traditional dress of Lan Na. The whole family or lovers would get together to float water lamps and then fly sky lanterns. Water lamps scatter over the water like stars and look gorgeous. Carrying blessings, all sky lanterns soar into the sky and ignite the night.

Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 will probably always stay one of my favorite getaway destinations. Probably because of all the nice coffee shops☕️ 😍 #cafehopping culture is real and thriving in Chiang Mai. These photos were taken at one of my favorite cafes I visited during my last trip to Chiang Mai, it’s part of the Baristro group, this specific one is located at 📍Mae Ping River. It’s a very “instagrammable” place with a beautiful view of the river and loads of beautiful decorated rooms. Some people go there just to get the perfect photo, but I highly recommend trying their coffee. Their creative menu offers a lot of options. I opted for the black iced latte and I didn’t regret it. I can’t wait to go visit again! #chiangmaitravel #chiangmai #baristro #thailandtravel #thailand #awesomepic #holidayvacation #tripinspired #happynewyear

#holidayvacation The Ping River, along w the Nan River, is one of the two main tributaries of the Chao Phraya River. It’s a little hidden to find but worth it. Lovely little trip up the river with a friendly captain of the small boat who doubled as a knowledgable tour guide. Tasty fruit & choice of herbal juices at the farm with a small insight into the vast range of product grown. #decembertravel#instagramworthydestinations#holidayvacation#awesomepic

#March2025 #Chiangmai #Loy Krathong The Loy Krathong Festival is an annual event in Chiang Mai. According to the Thai Buddhist calendar, it falls around November every year. Last year was my first time to go to Chiang Mai to celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival and experience the strong traditional folk customs of northern Thailand. During the Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai, temples of all sizes will hang lanterns and light candles. When night falls, the colorful lanterns and candles on the ground form a beautiful light painting. At Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang in the old city area, I saw monks lighting lamps themselves, which gave me a sense of inner peace and happiness! The Loy Krathong Festival will also host a series of celebration activities such as float parades and Mr. and Miss Chiang Mai pageants, creating a full festive atmosphere. You can also release water lanterns on the Mae Ping River in the city to pray for a smooth year ahead! We remind you that Loy Krathong Festival is the most grand tourist event of the year in Chiang Mai. Please make sure to prepare your air tickets and hotels in advance so that you can set off happily towards happiness!

I like to stay in a coffee shop in Chiang Mai and relax in the green courtyard. Here are some must-visit afternoon tea coffee shops near 23home & April B&B: 1. Fern Forest Café (elegant afternoon tea in a European-style garden) 📍 Location: In the old city, near 23home ⭐ Recommended reason: European garden style, English afternoon tea experience This coffee shop is surrounded by green plants and is full of French and retro elements. Every shot you take gives you a movie-like feel. Recommended afternoon tea pairings: ☕ Earl Grey milk tea + classic English afternoon tea platter (muffin + fruit tart + chocolate cake) 2. Akha Ama Coffee (representative of local specialty coffee) 📍 Location: Santitham area, near 23home, 8 minutes walk ⭐ Recommended reason: Akha ethnic minority’s own coffee farm, boutique coffee beans Founded by the Akha people of Chiang Mai, this shop focuses on the cultivation and roasting of local coffee beans in northern Thailand. The coffee quality is extremely high, and the hand-brewed single-origin coffee is especially recommended. Each cup has a unique fruity aroma and flavor. If you are interested in coffee, you can also sign up for their coffee tasting experience class to gain a deeper understanding of Thailand's boutique coffee culture. Recommended afternoon tea pairings: ☕ Hand-brewed items (Honey Process recommended) + Thai shredded coconut cake 3. SS1254372 Café (a niche treasure with a burst of artistic sense) 📍 Location: Nimman District ⭐ Recommended reason: Combination of gallery and coffee shop, suitable for taking photos and checking in This store is hidden in a small alley in Nimman. There are eye-catching paintings hanging at the door and art installations all over the store, like a mini modern art gallery. The desserts and drinks here are full of creativity, such as the special latte made with butterfly pea flowers and northern Thai spices. 4. The Baristro at Ping River (minimalist style by the river) 📍 Location: Near 23home, 10 minutes drive ⭐ Recommended reasons: Mae Ping River view, Japanese minimalist design, boutique coffee The Baristro is one of the most popular boutique coffee brands in Chiang Mai, and this riverside branch is a must-visit destination for coffee lovers. In the afternoon, order a cup of hand-poured or Dirty, sit by the river, feel the breeze on your face, and lie down. Every coffee shop has its own story and unique temperament. I hope you can find your own corner during your stay in Chiang Mai.

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Hotels near the Ping River and the entire area were flooded. This is thought to be the result of a large amount of water rushing downstream from the north due to the effects of Typhoon No. 11, which struck Chiang Rai in northern Thailand. I never thought I'd experience something like this, so it felt like a trip to experience the terror of nature. I'll attach some photos. These are photos of the flooded state in front of the hotel and the Ping River with the water level receding a little. I was stuck at the hotel for about two days. When traveling, I recommend that you be aware of local disasters, disasters, and weather, and gather information in advance.

If you ask where is the best place to walk with nature in Chiang Mai, I would recommend Chiang Mai Ping River Walk. If Seoul has the Han River and Busan has the Nakdong River, Chiang Mai has the Ping River! There are pretty cafes, pubs, and restaurants along the river, and after a walk, I highly recommend going to a restaurant you like and having a meal while looking at the river! You can purchase a Ping River Walk package through a travel agency, and there is also a program where you can walk along the Ping River with locals and be introduced to nearby temples and restaurants, so if you have time, be sure to stop by Ping River!! The restaurant in the photo is The Phoenix Cnx, where you can dine while looking at the Ping River in Chiang Mai. Highly recommended restaurant with a river view! #ChiangMai #PingRange #RiverWalk #Walk #RiverView #CafeRecommendation

Time: The nights of November 22nd and 23rd, 2018. Location: In the temples, Nawana Bridge, and by the Mae Ping River. 1. After watching the water lantern festival parade for a while, in a temple near Tapei Road, I saw monks helping tourists light Kongming lanterns. 2. After watching the candle blessing ceremony at Pando Temple, I arrived at Nawana Bridge. 3. By the Mae Ping River, releasing water lanterns. How many tens of thousands of people must be on that Nawana Bridge! It feels like all the tourists in the world are here for the Water Lantern Festival. There is no shock of thousands of people releasing sky lanterns together here. But it's more natural, more pure, more authentic. I saw - Pairs of hands, pushing together. Pairs of eyes, full of anticipation. Lanterns, drifting away slowly. When I saw countless Kongming lanterns rising slowly, When the night of Chiang Mai was illuminated by Kongming lanterns, When these brilliant colors bloomed in the sky of Chiang Mai, I saw wishes, I saw hope, I saw happiness, I saw warmth, In everyone's eyes, faces, smiles. I came to the Mae Ping River and bought a water lantern. The water lantern is decorated with incense candles and fresh flowers, And colorful paper utensils, as a tribute to Buddha. This is the most beautiful time of the Water Lantern Festival. On the water surface, there are twinkling stars and flickering candle lights. Illuminating the thick and indissoluble tenderness. The traditional festival of the Water Lantern Festival, Has been drifting along the river for more than 700 years. I squeezed through the dense crowd to the river. The rainy season is over, the water is high, the boat is high, the flowers are good, the moon is round. The water lanterns are drifting, drifting on the river, drifting to the distance. On this romantic and beautiful day, We are here, we are together. Let the memory, be sealed in this moment. Let this scene, become eternal.

#Thailand’s must-go check-in spot Chiang Mai’s new attraction Mekha Canal City [Chiang Mai is surrounded by the Otaru Canal] Thailand’s version of Otaru Canal, Chiang Mai Mae Kha Canal Market! The government intends to turn the Mae Kha Canal into the "Chiang Mai version of the Otaru Canal" and transform the community into livable waterfront homes. Visit Otaru Canal Street, which is full of Japanese style, and the old community has successfully transformed into livable waterfront homes. The canal embankment is clear and spacious. It is a leisure route for residents to take walks during the day. At night, market stalls light up both sides of the embankment, transforming it into an Otaru Canal Street full of Japanese style. The government intends to turn the Mekha Canal into the "Chiang Mai version of the Otaru Canal"

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