When and where
When: Late December to mid February
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: the 2025/26 edition ran from 26 December 2025 to 18 February 2026 (mostly in 2026 but starting in 2025, hence no date_2026); 2027 not yet known.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Chiang Rai Flower Festival
In the cool months Chiang Rai fills its riverside park with flower beds and large plantings. The Flower Festival shows thousands of flowers in themed gardens, with music and stalls in the evening. The park is open daily and free, with performances on Saturdays. It is a calm, photogenic occasion and combines easily with the White Temple and the hills around the city.
Getting there
Chiang Rai has an airport and bus connections; the park is close to the centre.
Highlights
- Themed flower gardens Thousands of flowers in colourful fields.
- Evening mood Lighting, music and food stalls on Saturdays.
- Combine Close to the White Temple and Singha Park.
Tips for Chiang Rai Flower Festival
- Come in the late afternoon for soft light and cooler temperatures.
- Winter is sunny but chilly in the morning.
- Bring a jacket for the evening.
Chiang Rai Flower Festival on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows the city beach park Hat Nakhon Chiang Rai on the Kok River.
Frequently asked questions about Chiang Rai Flower Festival
When is Chiang Rai Flower Festival in 2026?
For 2026 we have no verified date; it is not fixed yet, so we do not guess. The rule is: Late December to mid February. Check shortly beforehand with the organiser or the province.
Where is the best place to see Chiang Rai Flower Festival?
Watch it best at Hat Nakhon Chiang Rai Park, Chiang Rai. Thousands of flowers in colourful fields. Chiang Rai has an airport and bus connections; the park is close to the centre. Lighting, music and food stalls on Saturdays. Highlight: Combine – Close to the White Temple and Singha Park.
Is Chiang Rai Flower Festival free to attend?
Yes, watching is free. The venue is Hat Nakhon Chiang Rai Park, Chiang Rai. Come in the late afternoon for soft light and cooler temperatures. Winter is sunny but chilly in the morning. Highlight: Themed flower gardens – Thousands of flowers in colourful fields. Highlight: Evening mood – Lighting, music and food stalls on Saturdays.
Festivals near Hat Nakhon Chiang Rai Park, Chiang Rai
- Singha Park Chiang Rai Balloon Fiesta 12 km as the crow flies
- Akha Swing Festival 35 km as the crow flies
- Lisu New Year 65 km as the crow flies
- Lahu New Year 130 km as the crow flies
- Bo Sang Umbrella Festival 150 km as the crow flies
Also in January / February / December
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
- Bua Tong Blossom Festival (Doi Mae U-Kho)
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho)
- Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok)