Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year

ตรุษจีนปากน้ำโพ

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Cultural & TraditionalNakhon Sawan
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration12 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThis is widely described as Thailand's most
LanguageThaiCurrency: THB
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year in Nakhon Sawan

Nakhon Sawan's Chinese New Year festival, known as Pak Nam Pho after the city's old name, marked its 110th anniversary in 2026 with twelve days and nights of celebration. It centers on the Chao Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho shrine and is famous nationally for its record-length golden dragon parade.

Nakhon Sawan sits at the confluence of several major rivers that form the Chao Phraya, and its old name, Pak Nam Pho, refers to that river-mouth geography.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This is widely described as Thailand's most spectacular and longest-running provincial Chinese New Year celebration, tracing back roughly 110 years and structured as a full twelve days and twelve nights rather than the shorter celebrations typical elsewhere

02

The mystery stays covered

Its signature feature is the Chiu Si golden dragon parade, regularly promoted as the longest and most elaborate dragon procession in the country, moving through streets lit by dragon-shaped sculptures installed around the city's Dechatiwong Bridge for the occasion

03

The city starts moving

The festival is built directly around devotion to the Chao Pho and Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho, guardian deities honored through a combined procession with the goddess Guan Yin, giving the event a specific local religious anchor rather than functioning as a generic citywide party

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival centers on honoring the Chao Pho and Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho

Water and renewal

Living ritual

guardian deities associated with the shrine at the heart of the celebration

The sacred route

Living ritual

alongside a procession for the goddess Guan Yin

The local code

Living ritual

The golden dragon parade and lion dances follow widely shared Chinese New Year customs for warding off misfortune and inviting prosperity

Tradition 5

Living ritual

staged here at an unusually large scale and duration

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to central Thailand's warm February climate; comfortable shoes for standing in dense crowds along the parade route. Modest coverage is appropriate for shrine visits...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

THB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.70 N, 100.14 EOpen in Google Maps

Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

Nearest airportTKH — Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nakhon Sawan via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nakhon Sawan, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suited to central Thailand's warm February climate; comfortable shoes for standing in dense crowds along the parade route. Modest coverage is appropriate for shrine visits and offerings at the Chao Pho-Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho shrine.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Thailand and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year?

Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year is listed for Past edition: 10–21 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year take place?

The festival is listed in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

12 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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