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Discover Two of Thailand's Most Unique Festivals in Chiang Mai with Airbnb this November | ||
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Thailand is rightly known for its stunning beaches, scenic natural landscapes, delicious cuisines, and captivating cultural traditions. As the temperatures cool this year end, point your travel compass north to the picturesque city of Chiang Mai.
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Known as the ‘Rose of the North’, the city is renowned for its rich Lanna heritage, abundance of nature and ancient temples, and flourishing creative arts community. It is also home to two of Thailand’s most unique festivals taking place this November - Loy Krathong and Yee Peng.
Loy Krathong - The Festival of Light
The festival’s name comes from floating (loy) a ‘boat’ topped with candles (krathong) on a waterway, the idea being to rid oneself of the past year’s bad luck by letting it float away, while each candle represents a wish for the coming year. Some Thais will also add coins to their krathongs as a way of making merit; to wish away bad luck and to bring wealth and abundance in the future. While you can celebrate Loy Krathong alone, Thais often do so with their friends and loved ones. It’s a fun event and the locals usually welcome everyone to join. During the festival, krathongs are sold in many local Chiang Mai markets but if you’re feeling creative you can also make your own. It’s easy to craft one from natural, sustainable materials such as banana leaves, banana tree trunks, flowers and coconut shells.
Yee Peng (or Yi Peng) - Sky Lantern Festival
Lanterns are sold along the streets and are easy to find. You can buy one made from rice paper and bamboo, and write a message on the lantern or make a wish as you release it.
When do the festivals take place?
While Loy Krathong is celebrated nationwide every year, Yee Peng takes place only in the North of Thailand, making Chiang Mai the perfect place to enjoy these two unique festivals together.
How to join in the festivals?
Here are 10 unique stays in Chiang Mai from which to enjoy the festivals, sights and surrounds:
Searching for the perfect Airbnb Stay to experience the festivals? Head to this link - www.airbnb.co.in/s/Chiang-Mai-Thailand/homes.
What else does Chiang Mai have to offer?
Also of note is Chiang Mai's incredible food scene. From delicious northern delicacies to a vibrant cafe culture, some must-try dishes include sai oua (a northern Thai sausage), hung lay curry (pork belly curry) and khao soi (creamy coconut curry with crispy noodles). In fact, khao soi was recently recognised as one of the 50 best street foods in Asia by CNN Travel and the world’s number 1 soup dish by TasteAtlas!
Here are five amazing Airbnb Experiences to explore the best of Chiang Mai:
Note: All Homes and Experiences referenced are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific Home or Experience listings on the Airbnb platform.
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