Singha Park Chiang Rai: International Balloon Fiesta 2017
Thailand’s northernmost province, Chiang Rai is known for being part of the infamous Golden Triangle and being home to the Lanna culture, for landmarks such as the picturesque Doi Tung mountain and the beautiful white temple Wat Rong Khun, for tasty Doi Chaang coffee, and last but not least the Singha Park Chiang Rai; one of the largest tea producers in Thailand.
The park spans over almost 13 square kilometers of land and has become a popular tourist destination, ranking on the #7 spot of TripAdvisor’s “Top Things to do” in Chiang Rai.
Available activities include bicycle riding, zipline riding (with panoramic 360-degree views of the tea plantations), as well as rock climbing. The park also features a swan lake, exotic animals such as giraffes, zebras & watusi cows, and flower fields of cosmos and sunn hemp.
There is a pizzeria, an authentic Thai Northern food restaurant, and fields with fresh fruits and vegetable that visitors can pick by hand.
This 14-18 February, Singha Park Chiang Rai will host the International Balloon Fiesta - the biggest balloon festival in ASEAN. There will be participating balloons from over 14 countries, from all around the world.
The 5-days event will feature a variety of entertainment, including a food festival with over 60 fine food vendors from all over Thailand, street art from Chiang Rai-based artists and live performances of 40 of Thailand’s most famous and popular Pop and Rock artists.
Entry is free of charge!
The concerts take place daily from 6pm onwards, until midnight.
14 Feb: Atom, Songkran (The Voice), and Lipta
15 Feb: Burin Boonvisut, and Stamp
16 Feb: Hugo, Pause, and Lomonsonic
17 Feb: Playground, Season Five, Mild, and Fuking Hero
18: Feb: Jetset’er, Zeal, and Silly Fools w/ Dax
On 14 February from 7am-12am, “Balloon Love 2017” will take place: 20 couples will marry in a balloon, high up in the sky.
On top of that, each day there will be the following special shows: the “Stunt Kite Shows” (15-18 February, daily from 3pm-4pm and 6pm-6:30pm) and the “Balloon Magic Night Show” (16-18 February, from 8pm onwards).
Singha Park Chiang Rai is located in Mae Kon subdistrict, a 25-minutes drive (12km) southwest from Chiang Rai's city center.
For more information, visit the Singha Park Chiang Rai website, follow their Facebook page and download their mobile app, available for IOS and Android, which features a virtual map, news and interactive content.
