Travel advice: Travel advice: the far-south provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and parts of Songkhla) carry an elevated security risk; check your government's current travel advice before you go. Read the current travel advice (NederlandWereldwijd, Dutch) ↗
When and where
Next edition: 17–23 February 2027 (expected)
When: 12th-18th day of the first Chinese lunar month (February/March)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Lunar (Chinese). 2026: 28 February-6 March; 2027 expected 17-23 February (computed).
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani)
In Pattani Thai Chinese honour a goddess, Lim Ko Niao, a woman who according to legend came from China to Pattani seeking her brother and died there. Her shrine is among the oldest in the south. During the festival there are processions with statues, fireworks, fire-walking, opera and performances. It is a striking example of Chinese and Malay-Muslim communities living side by side, in a region where travel advice calls for caution.
Getting there
Pattani is about 1,000 km from Bangkok; fly to Hat Yai or Narathiwat; bus or car.
Highlights
- Procession Statues are carried through the town.
- Fire-walking Rituals of the Chinese community.
- Chinese opera Performances at the shrine.
Tips for Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani)
- Check current travel advice for Pattani before going.
- Dress modestly.
- Come in daytime.
Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani) on the map
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The map shows the Lim Ko Niao Shrine in Pattani.
Frequently asked questions about Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani)
When is Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani) in 2026?
Lim Ko Niao Festival falls in 2026 on 28 February – 6 March, at Lim Ko Niao Shrine, Pattani. Rule: 12th-18th day of the first Chinese lunar month (February/March). An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Is it safe to visit Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani)?
Travel advice: the far-south provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and parts of Songkhla) carry an elevated security risk; check your government's current travel advice before you go. Check current travel advice for Pattani before going. Dress modestly. Come in daytime. The venue is Lim Ko Niao Shrine, Pattani. Highlight: Procession – Statues are carried through the town.
Where is the best place to see Lim Ko Niao Festival (Pattani)?
Watch it best at Lim Ko Niao Shrine, Pattani. Statues are carried through the town. Pattani is about 1,000 km from Bangkok; fly to Hat Yai or Narathiwat; bus or car. Rituals of the Chinese community. Highlight: Chinese opera – Performances at the shrine.
Festivals near Lim Ko Niao Shrine, Pattani
- Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji) 1 km as the crow flies
- Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa) 1 km as the crow flies
- Trang Love Festival (Underwater Wedding) 195 km as the crow flies
- Hae Pha Khun That (Nakhon Si Thammarat) 225 km as the crow flies
- Sart Duan Sip (Tenth Month Festival) 225 km as the crow flies
Also in February / March
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Chiang Rai Flower Festival
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho)
- Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok)
- Dok Lamduan Flower Festival (Si Sa Ket)