Wat Arun rises majestically along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, resembling a porcelain mountain. As you approach, you will be captivated by the stunning mosaic made up of thousands of pieces of Chinese porcelain, which were previously used as ballast in merchant ships. These pieces have been creatively reimagined into intricate stone flowers.

In November, during the full moon, Chiang Mai celebrates the Yi Peng festival. During this event, rice paper lanterns are released as part of the tam boon ritual aimed at gaining merit. As the lanterns, known as khom loy, ascend into the sky, they symbolically carry away the worries of the previous year. If a lantern disappears without extinguishing, it is believed that the wish associated with it will be fulfilled.