2wheels
Community Manager
11th Nov, 2022 4-30pm
The annual Loy Krathong celebrations in Chiang Mai city overwhelms me, so for the past few years
I have attended the local version held at Nong Bua twin lakes, Doi Saket.
I rode my Honda Cub this time because parking is a problem there.
I find that its best to arrive around 5pm to witness the sunset and have a good look around prior to the masses arriving.
This tactic also gives me first go at the food stalls!!
The lakes are famous because the late King of Thailand and the Queen boated the lakes in (I believe) the 1950s.
A nice silhouette monument has been installed in honour of them.
The newly constructed dome in the background is part of the Wat Prathat Doi Saket Temple complex and it houses Buddha's footprint.
Lantern (khom loi) time.
The stalls were doing good business.
Tragically, my favourite Royal Enfield coffee man was MIA.
Float (Kathong) time.
It is a very colourful venue.
I had seen enough by around 8pm and decided to ride away.
By that time many cars were arriving and parking was difficult.
So I'm recommending arriving around 5pm then departing around 8pm.
I rode up to that Temple dome and got a good view down to the lakes and the festivities.
And where do dead lanterns go to rest?
Everywhere!
Doi Saket Temple.
A lovely, stress-free, event.
The annual Loy Krathong celebrations in Chiang Mai city overwhelms me, so for the past few years
I have attended the local version held at Nong Bua twin lakes, Doi Saket.
I rode my Honda Cub this time because parking is a problem there.
I find that its best to arrive around 5pm to witness the sunset and have a good look around prior to the masses arriving.
This tactic also gives me first go at the food stalls!!
The lakes are famous because the late King of Thailand and the Queen boated the lakes in (I believe) the 1950s.
A nice silhouette monument has been installed in honour of them.
The newly constructed dome in the background is part of the Wat Prathat Doi Saket Temple complex and it houses Buddha's footprint.
Lantern (khom loi) time.
The stalls were doing good business.
Tragically, my favourite Royal Enfield coffee man was MIA.
Float (Kathong) time.
It is a very colourful venue.
I had seen enough by around 8pm and decided to ride away.
By that time many cars were arriving and parking was difficult.
So I'm recommending arriving around 5pm then departing around 8pm.
I rode up to that Temple dome and got a good view down to the lakes and the festivities.
And where do dead lanterns go to rest?
Everywhere!
Doi Saket Temple.
A lovely, stress-free, event.
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