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What's on in Chiang Rai.

The far north: the White Temple and the Blue Temple, tea country in the hills, the Golden Triangle up the road, and a cool season of flower festivals and hill tribe celebrations.

Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, Chiang Rai, seen across its pond

Things to do in Chiang Rai

On in Chiang Rai

Dec52026

ChiangKhong Ultra Marathon 104 km 2026

Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai · Sport · Sat 05 to Sun 06 Dec 2026

The eighth edition of a 104 km point to point ultra from Chiang Rai city to Chiang Khong on the Mekong.

Confirmed dates

Dec182026

Chiang Rai ASEAN Flower Festival 2026

Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai · Festivals · Fri 18 Dec 2026 to Thu 07 Jan 2027

A provincial winter flower festival along the Kok River in Chiang Rai, with themed gardens, light shows, Lanna culture, tea and coffee, run with the TAT Chiang Rai office.

Tentative date

Dec262026

Chiang Rai Flower Festival (Dok Mai Ngam) 2026 to 2027

Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai · Festivals · Sat 26 Dec 2026 to Thu 18 Feb 2027

Chiang Rai Municipality's long winter flower show by the Kok River, with tulips, lilies and temperate flower gardens lit into the evening.

Tentative date

Jan262027

King Mengrai Festival (Wai Sa Phaya Mengrai) 2027

Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai · Festivals · Tue 26 Jan to Thu 04 Feb 2027

Chiang Rai honours its founder King Mengrai with ten days of homage ceremonies, parades, cultural performances and a local products fair.

Tentative date

Jan312027

Amazing Chiang Rai Marathon 2027

Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai · Sport · Sun 31 Jan 2027

Chiang Rai's city marathon from the Old City Hall, passing the King Mengrai Monument and the Blue Temple.

Confirmed dates

Feb102027

Singha Park Chiang Rai International Balloon Fiesta 2027

Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai · Festivals · Wed 10 to Sun 14 Feb 2027

Southeast Asia's largest hot air balloon fiesta, with international balloons, night glow shows, concerts and Valentine's events over five days at Singha Park.

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More on in Chiang Rai

Dec12026

Colours of Doi Tung 2026 (13th edition)

Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai · Festivals · Tue 01 Dec 2026 to Sun 24 Jan 2027

The Mae Fah Luang Foundation's winter festival at Doi Tung, with flower gardens, a hill tribe walking street, food and cultural performances on weekends and holidays.

Tentative date

Dec282026

Doi Mae Salong Tea, Sakura and Tribal Food Festival 2026

Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai · Food · Mon 28 Dec 2026 to Mon 04 Jan 2027

A New Year week festival in the tea village of Doi Mae Salong, with oolong tastings, early wild Himalayan cherry blossom and hill tribe food and performances.

Tentative date

Jul312027

AKHA Trail 2027

Mae Sai, Chiang Rai · Sport · Sat 31 Jul to Sun 01 Aug 2027

An Asia Trail Master series race through the Akha villages above Mae Sai, expected 31 July and 1 August 2027.

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