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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"p1\">Quick Answer: Major Chinese Holidays in China<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">China has seven official public holidays each year, along with many traditional cultural festivals based on the lunar calendar. The most important holiday is the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), followed by National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">China\u2019s seven official public holidays are:<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">New Year\u2019s Day (January 1)<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Spring Festival \/ Chinese New Year<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Qingming Festival<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Labour Day<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Dragon Boat Festival<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Mid-Autumn Festival<\/li><li class=\"p1\">National Day<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Among them, the Spring Festival holiday and the National Day holiday create China\u2019s biggest travel seasons, with National Day especially known for its \u201cGolden Week.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 213px; top: 542.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d63e70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d63e70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"p1\">2026 China Public Holiday Calendar<\/h2><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th><p class=\"p1\"><b>Holiday<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p class=\"p1\"><b>2026 Festival Date<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p class=\"p1\"><b>Official 2026 Holiday<\/b><\/p><\/th><th><p class=\"p1\"><b>Travel Impact<\/b><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p class=\"p1\">New Year\u2019s Day<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Jan 1<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Jan 1\u20133<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Short domestic trips<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"p1\">Spring Festival<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Feb 17 (Lunar New Year\u2019s Day)<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Feb 15\u201323<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Largest travel season<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"p1\">Qingming Festival<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Apr 5<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Apr 4\u20136<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Popular for spring outings<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"p1\">Labour Day<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">May 1<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">May 1\u20135<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Busy domestic tourism<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"p1\">Dragon Boat Festival<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Jun 19<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Jun 19\u201321<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Short holiday travel<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"p1\">Mid-Autumn Festival<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Sep 25<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Sep 25\u201327<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Family gatherings<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p class=\"p1\">National Day<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Oct 1<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Oct 1\u20137<\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"p1\">Golden Week, extremely crowded<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2>The Core Categories of Chinese Holidays: Tradition Meets Modern Life<\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_3731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3731\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3731\" title=\"Two large illuminated fish lanterns leaping from waves in a traditional Mid Autumn Festival display\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Two-large-illuminated-fish-lanterns-leaping-from-waves-in-a-traditional-Mid-Autumn-Festival-display.webp\" alt=\"Two large illuminated fish lanterns leaping from waves in a traditional Mid Autumn Festival display\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Two-large-illuminated-fish-lanterns-leaping-from-waves-in-a-traditional-Mid-Autumn-Festival-display.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Two-large-illuminated-fish-lanterns-leaping-from-waves-in-a-traditional-Mid-Autumn-Festival-display-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Two-large-illuminated-fish-lanterns-leaping-from-waves-in-a-traditional-Mid-Autumn-Festival-display-768x1024.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two large illuminated fish lanterns leaping from waves in a traditional Mid Autumn Festival display<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Traditional Festivals: Culture-Driven Celebrations<\/h3><p>Traditional festivals are based on the lunar calendar (\u519c\u5386, n\u00f3ngl\u00ec) and deeply tied to nature, family, and faith. They often follow seasonal changes, honor ancestors, or commemorate legends that have been passed down for centuries. These festivals reflect the Chinese way of understanding harmony between humans and nature.<\/p><h3>Modern Public Holidays: Society-Driven Breaks<\/h3><p>Modern public holidays follow the solar (Gregorian) calendar. They were established to structure public time off, support work-life balance, and shape modern travel and leisure patterns. Some overlap with traditional festivals, while others reflect national pride or modern lifestyle trends.<\/p><h3>Key Differences at a Glance<\/h3><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Dimension<\/th><th>Traditional Festivals<\/th><th>Modern Public Holidays<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Time Basis<\/td><td>Lunar calendar (e.g., Spring Festival on the first day of the lunar year)<\/td><td>Solar calendar (e.g., National Day on October 1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Core Purpose<\/td><td>Blessing, reunion, remembrance, gratitude<\/td><td>Rest, leisure, shopping, travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Celebration Style<\/td><td>Family gatherings, traditional rituals, festival foods<\/td><td>Vacations, entertainment, public events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical Examples<\/td><td>Spring Festival, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn, Double Ninth<\/td><td>New Year\u2019s Day, Labour Day, National Day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2 class=\"p1\">The Most Important Chinese Festivals<\/h2><ul><li class=\"p1\">Spring Festival \u2013 China\u2019s most important holiday, centered on family reunion and the lunar new year.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Lantern Festival \u2013 Marks the end of the New Year season with lantern displays and sweet rice balls.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Qingming Festival \u2013 A day for honoring ancestors and enjoying spring outings.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Dragon Boat Festival \u2013 Best known for dragon boat races and zongzi.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Mid-Autumn Festival \u2013 Celebrates harvest, reunion, and moon viewing.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">National Day \u2013 A major modern holiday that creates one of China\u2019s busiest travel weeks.<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Winter Solstice \u2013 A traditional seasonal festival associated with warmth, family meals, and renewal.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Historical Background: The Evolution of Chinese Festivals<\/h2><figure id=\"attachment_903\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-903\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-903\" title=\"A colorful artwork representing the twenty four solar terms in Chinese culture displayed in a grid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-colorful-artwork-representing-the-twenty-four-solar-terms-in-Chinese-culture-displayed-in-a-grid.webp\" alt=\"A colorful artwork representing the twenty four solar terms in Chinese culture displayed in a grid\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-colorful-artwork-representing-the-twenty-four-solar-terms-in-Chinese-culture-displayed-in-a-grid.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-colorful-artwork-representing-the-twenty-four-solar-terms-in-Chinese-culture-displayed-in-a-grid-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-colorful-artwork-representing-the-twenty-four-solar-terms-in-Chinese-culture-displayed-in-a-grid-768x1024.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A colorful artwork representing the twenty four solar terms in Chinese culture<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"p1\">Chinese festivals originally developed from agricultural life. Early communities followed seasonal cycles and lunar calendars to guide farming activities.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Over time, these seasonal rituals evolved into cultural festivals celebrating family reunion, harvest, and remembrance. During imperial dynasties, court ceremonies gradually merged with folk customs.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Today, Chinese festivals combine ancient traditions with modern public holidays, creating a unique cultural calendar.<\/p><h2>Major Traditional Festivals in China: The Lunar Celebration Cycle<\/h2><h3>Spring Festival (\u6625\u8282, Ch\u016bnji\u00e9): The Grand Festival of Reunion<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_3552\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3552\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3552\" title=\"Market stall selling red Spring Festival couplets and decorations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Market-stall-selling-red-Spring-Festival-couplets-and-decorations.webp\" alt=\"Market stall selling red Spring Festival couplets and decorations\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Market-stall-selling-red-Spring-Festival-couplets-and-decorations.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Market-stall-selling-red-Spring-Festival-couplets-and-decorations-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Market-stall-selling-red-Spring-Festival-couplets-and-decorations-768x1024.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3552\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Market stall selling red Spring Festival couplets and decorations<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Spring Festival is China\u2019s most important holiday, similar to Christmas in the West. It marks the beginning of a new lunar year and centers around themes of reunion, renewal, and respect for elders.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Lunar New Year\u2019s Day (January or February); 8-day national holiday<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Derived from ancient \u201cNew Year prayer\u201d rituals for blessings and harvest.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong><ul><li>Family reunion dinner featuring fish (symbolizing abundance) and dumplings or rice cakes.<\/li><li>The world\u2019s largest annual migration as people return home.<\/li><li>Elders give red envelopes (\u7ea2\u5305, h\u00f3ngb\u0101o) to children for good fortune.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> Dumplings (shaped like gold ingots, symbolizing wealth) and sticky rice cake (\u201cyear after year rising\u201d).<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-dumplings\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25482 aligncenter\" title=\"Freshly boiled dumplings being scooped from water with a mesh strainer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Freshly-boiled-dumplings-being-scooped-from-water-with-a-mesh-strainer.webp\" alt=\"Freshly boiled dumplings being scooped from water with a mesh strainer\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Freshly-boiled-dumplings-being-scooped-from-water-with-a-mesh-strainer.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Freshly-boiled-dumplings-being-scooped-from-water-with-a-mesh-strainer-300x227.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Freshly-boiled-dumplings-being-scooped-from-water-with-a-mesh-strainer-1024x775.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Freshly-boiled-dumplings-being-scooped-from-water-with-a-mesh-strainer-768x581.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Freshly-boiled-dumplings-being-scooped-from-water-with-a-mesh-strainer-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Freshly-boiled-dumplings-being-scooped-from-water-with-a-mesh-strainer-150x114.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t open red envelopes in front of others; simply say <em>X\u012bnni\u00e1n ku\u00e0il\u00e8!<\/em> (Happy New Year). Visit temple fairs to feel the true New Year spirit.<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Date (Day, Zodiac)<\/th><th>Holiday Dates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>Feb 10 (Sat, Dragon)<\/td><td>Feb 10\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>Jan 29 (Wed, Snake)<\/td><td>Jan 28\u2013Feb 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>Feb 17 (Tue, Horse)<\/td><td>Feb 15\u201323<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>Lantern Festival (\u5143\u5bb5\u8282, Yu\u00e1nxi\u0101oji\u00e9): The Joyful Finale of the New Year<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_26786\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26786\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26786\" title=\"Nighttime lantern displays and crowds at Shanghai\u2019s historic Yuyuan Garden during the Spring Festival lantern show\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show.webp\" alt=\"Nighttime lantern displays and crowds at Shanghai\u2019s historic Yuyuan Garden during the Spring Festival lantern show\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show.webp 1621w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nighttime-lantern-displays-and-crowds-at-Shanghais-historic-Yuyuan-Garden-during-the-Spring-Festival-lantern-show-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nighttime lantern displays and crowds at Shanghai\u2019s historic Yuyuan Garden during the Spring Festival lantern show<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Held 15 days after the Spring Festival, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lantern-festival\/\">Lantern Festival<\/a> is a night of color, light, and joy\u2014a symbolic end to the New Year celebration.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Lunar January 15; sometimes a 1-day holiday.<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Once an imperial ritual to honor deities, later evolved into a public lantern and riddle festival.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong> Lantern fairs, riddle-solving, and dragon or lion dances.<\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> Glutinous rice balls (\u6c64\u5706, t\u0101ngyu\u00e1n) with sweet fillings like sesame or red bean, symbolizing unity and harmony.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Lantern festivals make for stunning night photography; try a bowl of warm <em>t\u0101ngyu\u00e1n<\/em> for a sweet cultural experience.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Qingming Festival (\u6e05\u660e\u8282, Q\u012bngm\u00edngji\u00e9): A Day of Remembrance and Spring Outings<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_6897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6897\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6897\" title=\"Martyrs cemetery decorated with flowers during Qingming Festival\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Martyrs-cemetery-decorated-with-flowers-during-Qingming-Festival-e1734159829514.webp\" alt=\"Martyrs cemetery decorated with flowers during Qingming Festival\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Martyrs-cemetery-decorated-with-flowers-during-Qingming-Festival-e1734159829514.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Martyrs-cemetery-decorated-with-flowers-during-Qingming-Festival-e1734159829514-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Martyrs-cemetery-decorated-with-flowers-during-Qingming-Festival-e1734159829514-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Martyrs-cemetery-decorated-with-flowers-during-Qingming-Festival-e1734159829514-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Martyrs cemetery decorated with flowers during Qingming Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>This festival blends remembrance with renewal\u2014families honor ancestors and enjoy nature\u2019s rebirth.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> April 4\u20136 (solar calendar); 1-day holiday (often extended to 3 days).<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Merges ancient \u201cCold Food Day\u201d customs with the solar term <em>Qingming<\/em>.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong> Visiting and cleaning ancestors\u2019 graves, offering flowers, and spring outings like kite-flying or hiking.<\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> Green rice balls (<em>q\u012bngtu\u00e1n<\/em>) made from mugwort and glutinous rice.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21794 aligncenter\" title=\"Qingming Green Rice Dumplings Qingtuan 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingming-Green-Rice-Dumplings-Qingtuan-2.webp\" alt=\"Qingming Green Rice Dumplings Qingtuan 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingming-Green-Rice-Dumplings-Qingtuan-2.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingming-Green-Rice-Dumplings-Qingtuan-2-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingming-Green-Rice-Dumplings-Qingtuan-2-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingming-Green-Rice-Dumplings-Qingtuan-2-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingming-Green-Rice-Dumplings-Qingtuan-2-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Qingming-Green-Rice-Dumplings-Qingtuan-2-150x200.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Be respectful at cemeteries; avoid taking photos. Enjoy the spring scenery in gardens or countryside areas.<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Date (Day of the Week)<\/th><th>Holiday Date (Legal Days Off)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>April 4 (Thursday)<\/td><td>April 4\u20136<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>April 4 (Friday)<\/td><td>April 4\u20136<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>April 5 (Sunday)<\/td><td>April 4\u20136<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>Dragon Boat Festival (\u7aef\u5348\u8282, Du\u0101nw\u01d4ji\u00e9): Tradition, Courage, and Blessing<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_26376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26376\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26376\" title=\"Dragon boat race during Duanwu Festival in Guizhou with cheering crowd along riverside\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dragon-boat-race-during-Duanwu-Festival-in-Guizhou-with-cheering-crowd-along-riverside.webp\" alt=\"Dragon boat race during Duanwu Festival in Guizhou with cheering crowd along riverside\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dragon-boat-race-during-Duanwu-Festival-in-Guizhou-with-cheering-crowd-along-riverside.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dragon-boat-race-during-Duanwu-Festival-in-Guizhou-with-cheering-crowd-along-riverside-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dragon-boat-race-during-Duanwu-Festival-in-Guizhou-with-cheering-crowd-along-riverside-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dragon-boat-race-during-Duanwu-Festival-in-Guizhou-with-cheering-crowd-along-riverside-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dragon-boat-race-during-Duanwu-Festival-in-Guizhou-with-cheering-crowd-along-riverside-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dragon-boat-race-during-Duanwu-Festival-in-Guizhou-with-cheering-crowd-along-riverside-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dragon boat race during Duanwu Festival in Guizhou<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/dragon-boat-festival\/\">A vibrant festival<\/a> honoring the poet Qu Yuan, symbolizing patriotism, vitality, and protection from evil.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Lunar May 5 (May or June); 1-day holiday.<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Inspired by the legend of Qu Yuan\u2019s sacrifice in the Miluo River.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong> Dragon boat racing, hanging mugwort, and wearing perfumed sachets for health.<\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zongzi\/\">Rice dumplings (<em>z\u00f2ngzi<\/em>)<\/a>\u2014sweet in the north (red bean, date) and savory in the south (meat, salted egg yolk).<figure id=\"attachment_25385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25385\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25385\" title=\"Hand wrapping red bean glutinous rice Zongzi with bamboo leaves and cotton strings for steaming.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-wrapping-red-bean-glutinous-rice-Zongzi-with-bamboo-leaves-and-cotton-strings-for-steaming-e1750068370849.webp\" alt=\"Hand wrapping red bean glutinous rice Zongzi with bamboo leaves and cotton strings for steaming.\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-wrapping-red-bean-glutinous-rice-Zongzi-with-bamboo-leaves-and-cotton-strings-for-steaming-e1750068370849.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-wrapping-red-bean-glutinous-rice-Zongzi-with-bamboo-leaves-and-cotton-strings-for-steaming-e1750068370849-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-wrapping-red-bean-glutinous-rice-Zongzi-with-bamboo-leaves-and-cotton-strings-for-steaming-e1750068370849-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-wrapping-red-bean-glutinous-rice-Zongzi-with-bamboo-leaves-and-cotton-strings-for-steaming-e1750068370849-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-wrapping-red-bean-glutinous-rice-Zongzi-with-bamboo-leaves-and-cotton-strings-for-steaming-e1750068370849-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-wrapping-red-bean-glutinous-rice-Zongzi-with-bamboo-leaves-and-cotton-strings-for-steaming-e1750068370849-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hand wrapping red bean glutinous rice Zongzi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Watch dragon boat races in Hunan\u2019s Miluo or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangdong-travel-guide\/\">Guangdong<\/a>\u2019s Shunde. Try different <em>z\u00f2ngzi<\/em> flavors without worrying about the \u201csweet vs. salty\u201d debate!<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Date (Day of the Week)<\/th><th>Holiday Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>June 10 (Monday)<\/td><td>June 8\u201310<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>May 31 (Saturday)<\/td><td>May 31\u2013June 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>June 19 (Friday)<\/td><td>June 19\u201321<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>Qixi Festival (\u4e03\u5915\u8282, Q\u012bx\u00ecji\u00e9): The Chinese Valentine\u2019s Day<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_3461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3461\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3461\" title=\"Qixi Festival\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Qixi-Festival.webp\" alt=\"Qixi Festival\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Qixi-Festival.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Qixi-Festival-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Qixi-Festival-768x480.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Qixi Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Based on the romantic tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, this is China\u2019s festival of love and devotion.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Lunar July 7 (July or August); not a public holiday but widely celebrated by young people.<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Celebrates the lovers\u2019 annual reunion across the Milky Way.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong> Couple outings, gift exchanges, and ancient \u201cskill-praying\u201d rituals for women.<\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> <em>Qi\u01ceogu\u01d2<\/em> (\u5de7\u679c) fried pastries symbolizing skill and sweetness.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Visit romantic spots like West Lake in Hangzhou or Erhai Lake in Yunnan; many cities host themed events.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Mid-Autumn Festival (\u4e2d\u79cb\u8282, Zh\u014dngqi\u016bji\u00e9): Reunion Under the Full Moon<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_3740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3740\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3740\" title=\"Reflection of colorful lanterns including lotus flowers and mooncakes floating on water during a Mid Autumn Festival celebration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Reflection-of-colorful-lanterns-including-lotus-flowers-and-mooncakes-floating-on-water-during-a-Mid-Autumn-Festival-celebration.webp\" alt=\"Reflection of colorful lanterns including lotus flowers and mooncakes floating on water during a Mid Autumn Festival celebration\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Reflection-of-colorful-lanterns-including-lotus-flowers-and-mooncakes-floating-on-water-during-a-Mid-Autumn-Festival-celebration.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Reflection-of-colorful-lanterns-including-lotus-flowers-and-mooncakes-floating-on-water-during-a-Mid-Autumn-Festival-celebration-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Reflection-of-colorful-lanterns-including-lotus-flowers-and-mooncakes-floating-on-water-during-a-Mid-Autumn-Festival-celebration-768x1024.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reflection of colorful lanterns including lotus flowers and mooncakes floating on water during a Mid Autumn Festival celebration<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Second only to the Spring Festival, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/mid-autumn-festival\/\">this holiday<\/a> celebrates family unity and gratitude during harvest season.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Lunar August 15 (September or October); 1-day holiday (often extended to 3 days).<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Derived from ancient moon worship ceremonies symbolizing completeness.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong> Moon viewing, family dinners, and sharing mooncakes.<\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> Mooncakes with lotus seed, five-nut, or egg yolk fillings; hairy crabs for seasonal delicacy.<figure id=\"attachment_24829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24829\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24829\" title=\"Cross section of assorted mooncake fillings including five nut and egg yolk.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998.webp\" alt=\"Cross section of assorted mooncake fillings including five nut and egg yolk.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cross-section-of-assorted-mooncake-fillings-including-five-nut-and-egg-yolk-e1749475486998-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cross section of assorted mooncake fillings including five nut and egg yolk.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t overeat mooncakes\u2014they\u2019re rich! Best enjoyed with tea while watching the moon by lakes or the sea.<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Date (Day of the Week)<\/th><th>Holiday Date (Legal Holiday)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>September 17 (Tuesday)<\/td><td>September 15\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>October 6 (Monday)<\/td><td>October 1\u20138 <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>September 25 (Friday)<\/td><td>September 25\u201327<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><sup>[1] <\/sup><\/span><\/strong>In special cases, when the Mid-Autumn Festival overlaps with the National Day holiday, the usual 7-day National Day holiday is extended to 8 days.<\/p><\/div><h3>Double Ninth Festival (\u91cd\u9633\u8282, Ch\u00f3ngy\u00e1ngji\u00e9): A Day of Respect and Ascent<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_32352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32352\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32352\" title=\"Yellow chrysanthemums in full bloom for Chongyang Festival\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival.webp\" alt=\"Yellow chrysanthemums in full bloom for Chongyang Festival\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yellow chrysanthemums in full bloom for Chongyang Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Also known as the Elderly Festival, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/double-ninth-festival\/\">it<\/a> honors elders and promotes health and longevity.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Lunar September 9 (October or November); not a public holiday.<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> \u201cDouble nine\u201d symbolizes positive yang energy and good fortune.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong> Visiting elders, hiking to high places, and admiring chrysanthemums.<\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> <em>Ch\u00f3ngy\u00e1ngg\u0101o<\/em> (\u91cd\u9633\u7cd5), a soft rice cake symbolizing \u201crising higher.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_32353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32353\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-32353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Chongyang Festival rice cakes with nuts and seeds\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional Chongyang Festival rice cakes with nuts and seeds<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Bring small gifts like fruit or pastries when visiting Chinese families. Hiking during this festival offers great autumn scenery.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Winter Solstice (\u51ac\u81f3, D\u014dngzh\u00ec): The Festival of Warmth and Reunion<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_3189\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3189\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-3189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Winter-Solstice-Dongzhi-614x1024.webp\" alt=\"Winter Solstice Dongzhi\" width=\"300\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Winter-Solstice-Dongzhi-614x1024.webp 614w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Winter-Solstice-Dongzhi-180x300.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Winter-Solstice-Dongzhi-768x1282.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Winter-Solstice-Dongzhi-920x1536.webp 920w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Winter-Solstice-Dongzhi.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winter Solstice Dongzhi<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>\u201cWinter Solstice is as important as the New Year.\u201d It marks the turning point when days start to grow longer, symbolizing renewal and warmth.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Around December 21\u201323 (solar calendar).<\/li><li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Ancient ceremony celebrating the balance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yin-and-yang\/\">yin and yang<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Key Customs:<\/strong> Family reunions with \u201cwinter solstice meals.\u201d Northern families eat dumplings; southern families eat sweet glutinous rice balls (<em>t\u0101ngyu\u00e1n<\/em>).<\/li><li><strong>Food to Try:<\/strong> Dumplings, <em>t\u0101ngyu\u00e1n<\/em>, and lamb soup for warmth.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> A great time to taste regional winter dishes\u2014dumplings in the north, <em>t\u0101ngyu\u00e1n<\/em> in the south, and hearty soups across China.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Regional and Ethnic Festivals: A Celebration of Diversity<\/h2><p>China\u2019s festival culture extends far beyond the major Han holidays. With 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities and vast regional differences, the country celebrates hundreds of unique festivals throughout the year. Each one reflects the local climate, beliefs, and way of life\u2014some are vibrant and joyful, while others are solemn and spiritual.<\/p><h3>Ethnic Minority Festivals: Living Traditions of Faith and Identity<\/h3><p>Ethnic minority festivals often blend religion, legends, and daily life. They are lively, community-driven celebrations that showcase the spirit of each people.<\/p><h4>Miao Festivals<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Miao New Year (\u82d7\u5e74, Mi\u00e1oni\u00e1n):<\/strong> The Miao\u2019s grandest celebration, like their own Spring Festival. It includes ancestor worship, <em>lusheng<\/em> (reed-pipe) dances, folk songs, and feasts of pork, sticky rice, and rice wine. Villagers dress in silver ornaments and gather for multi-day celebrations.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_33303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33303\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Miao-New-Year-Celebration-Miao-men-playing-lusheng-bamboo-pipes-in-traditional-dress-surrounded-by-red-festival-banners-in-a-lively-mountain-village-setting-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Miao New Year Celebration Miao men playing lusheng bamboo pipes in traditional dress, surrounded by red festival banners in a lively mountain village setting\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Miao-New-Year-Celebration-Miao-men-playing-lusheng-bamboo-pipes-in-traditional-dress-surrounded-by-red-festival-banners-in-a-lively-mountain-village-setting-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Miao-New-Year-Celebration-Miao-men-playing-lusheng-bamboo-pipes-in-traditional-dress-surrounded-by-red-festival-banners-in-a-lively-mountain-village-setting-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Miao-New-Year-Celebration-Miao-men-playing-lusheng-bamboo-pipes-in-traditional-dress-surrounded-by-red-festival-banners-in-a-lively-mountain-village-setting-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Miao-New-Year-Celebration-Miao-men-playing-lusheng-bamboo-pipes-in-traditional-dress-surrounded-by-red-festival-banners-in-a-lively-mountain-village-setting-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Miao-New-Year-Celebration-Miao-men-playing-lusheng-bamboo-pipes-in-traditional-dress-surrounded-by-red-festival-banners-in-a-lively-mountain-village-setting-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Miao-New-Year-Celebration-Miao-men-playing-lusheng-bamboo-pipes-in-traditional-dress-surrounded-by-red-festival-banners-in-a-lively-mountain-village-setting.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miao New Year Celebration<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Lusheng Festival (\u82a6\u7b19\u8282, L\u00fash\u0113ngji\u00e9):<\/strong> A musical festival centered on the <em>lusheng<\/em>. Men and women dance in circles while musicians play reed pipes. Activities like bullfighting and horse racing highlight the Miao\u2019s energy and joy.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_33304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33304\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Basha-Lusheng-Festival-Miao-villagers-performing-traditional-lusheng-dance-in-ceremonial-attire-bamboo-instruments-raised-amid-festive-crowds-in-a-wooden-village-square-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Basha Lusheng Festival Miao villagers performing traditional lusheng dance in ceremonial attire, bamboo instruments raised amid festive crowds in a wooden village square\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Basha-Lusheng-Festival-Miao-villagers-performing-traditional-lusheng-dance-in-ceremonial-attire-bamboo-instruments-raised-amid-festive-crowds-in-a-wooden-village-square-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Basha-Lusheng-Festival-Miao-villagers-performing-traditional-lusheng-dance-in-ceremonial-attire-bamboo-instruments-raised-amid-festive-crowds-in-a-wooden-village-square-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Basha-Lusheng-Festival-Miao-villagers-performing-traditional-lusheng-dance-in-ceremonial-attire-bamboo-instruments-raised-amid-festive-crowds-in-a-wooden-village-square-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Basha-Lusheng-Festival-Miao-villagers-performing-traditional-lusheng-dance-in-ceremonial-attire-bamboo-instruments-raised-amid-festive-crowds-in-a-wooden-village-square-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Basha-Lusheng-Festival-Miao-villagers-performing-traditional-lusheng-dance-in-ceremonial-attire-bamboo-instruments-raised-amid-festive-crowds-in-a-wooden-village-square-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Basha-Lusheng-Festival-Miao-villagers-performing-traditional-lusheng-dance-in-ceremonial-attire-bamboo-instruments-raised-amid-festive-crowds-in-a-wooden-village-square.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basha Lusheng Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4>Yi Festivals<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Torch Festival (\u706b\u628a\u8282, Hu\u01d2b\u0101ji\u00e9):<\/strong> Known as the \u201cEastern Carnival,\u201d this fiery celebration takes place on the 24th day of the sixth lunar month. People light torches, parade through villages, and hold horse races, wrestling, and singing contests to ward off evil and welcome harvest.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_26378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26378\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-26378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Torch Festival bonfire celebration at night in China with large crowd dancing around flames\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Torch-Festival-bonfire-celebration-at-night-in-China-with-large-crowd-dancing-around-flames.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torch Festival bonfire celebration at night in China<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4>Tibetan Festivals<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Tibetan New Year (\u85cf\u5386\u65b0\u5e74, Z\u00e0ngl\u00ec X\u012bnni\u00e1n):<\/strong> A sacred holiday of prayers and blessings. Families decorate homes with barley seedlings and colorful prayer flags, drink butter tea, and share <em>tsampa<\/em> (barley flour) for good luck.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_33128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33128\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tibetan-New-Year-Offerings-Intricate-Losar-altar-with-colorful-sculptures-grains-butter-flowers-and-traditional-decorations-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Tibetan New Year Offerings Intricate Losar altar with colorful sculptures, grains, butter flowers, and traditional decorations\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tibetan-New-Year-Offerings-Intricate-Losar-altar-with-colorful-sculptures-grains-butter-flowers-and-traditional-decorations-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tibetan-New-Year-Offerings-Intricate-Losar-altar-with-colorful-sculptures-grains-butter-flowers-and-traditional-decorations-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tibetan-New-Year-Offerings-Intricate-Losar-altar-with-colorful-sculptures-grains-butter-flowers-and-traditional-decorations-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tibetan-New-Year-Offerings-Intricate-Losar-altar-with-colorful-sculptures-grains-butter-flowers-and-traditional-decorations-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tibetan-New-Year-Offerings-Intricate-Losar-altar-with-colorful-sculptures-grains-butter-flowers-and-traditional-decorations-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Tibetan-New-Year-Offerings-Intricate-Losar-altar-with-colorful-sculptures-grains-butter-flowers-and-traditional-decorations.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tibetan New Year<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Shoton Festival (\u96ea\u987f\u8282, Xu\u011bd\u00f9n Ji\u00e9):<\/strong> Also known as the \u201cYogurt Festival,\u201d it features the grand \u201cBuddha Unveiling Ceremony\u201d where giant thangka scrolls are displayed on mountainsides. Monks chant prayers while locals enjoy Tibetan opera and horse races.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_33102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33102\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shoton-Festival-Thangka-Display-\u2013-Giant-colorful-Buddha-thangka-unveiled-at-Drepung-Monastery-with-crowds-of-pilgrims-gathered-at-the-mountainside-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Shoton Festival Thangka Display \u2013 Giant colorful Buddha thangka unveiled at Drepung Monastery, with crowds of pilgrims gathered at the mountainside\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shoton-Festival-Thangka-Display-\u2013-Giant-colorful-Buddha-thangka-unveiled-at-Drepung-Monastery-with-crowds-of-pilgrims-gathered-at-the-mountainside-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shoton-Festival-Thangka-Display-\u2013-Giant-colorful-Buddha-thangka-unveiled-at-Drepung-Monastery-with-crowds-of-pilgrims-gathered-at-the-mountainside-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shoton-Festival-Thangka-Display-\u2013-Giant-colorful-Buddha-thangka-unveiled-at-Drepung-Monastery-with-crowds-of-pilgrims-gathered-at-the-mountainside-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shoton-Festival-Thangka-Display-\u2013-Giant-colorful-Buddha-thangka-unveiled-at-Drepung-Monastery-with-crowds-of-pilgrims-gathered-at-the-mountainside-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shoton-Festival-Thangka-Display-\u2013-Giant-colorful-Buddha-thangka-unveiled-at-Drepung-Monastery-with-crowds-of-pilgrims-gathered-at-the-mountainside-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shoton-Festival-Thangka-Display-\u2013-Giant-colorful-Buddha-thangka-unveiled-at-Drepung-Monastery-with-crowds-of-pilgrims-gathered-at-the-mountainside.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shoton Festival Thangka Display<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4>Uyghur Festivals<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Eid al-Adha (\u53e4\u5c14\u90a6\u8282, G\u01d4\u011brb\u0101ng Ji\u00e9):<\/strong> A major Islamic festival marked by prayer, sheep sacrifice, and shared feasts. Families visit relatives and celebrate with music and dance, especially the Uyghur group dance <em>Meshrep<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_33305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33305\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Corban-Festival-Feast-Uyghur-family-table-filled-with-nuts-fruits-pastries-and-traditional-snacks-celebrating-the-sacred-Islamic-festival-of-sacrifice-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Corban Festival Feast Uyghur family table filled with nuts, fruits, pastries, and traditional snacks celebrating the sacred Islamic festival of sacrifice\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Corban-Festival-Feast-Uyghur-family-table-filled-with-nuts-fruits-pastries-and-traditional-snacks-celebrating-the-sacred-Islamic-festival-of-sacrifice-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Corban-Festival-Feast-Uyghur-family-table-filled-with-nuts-fruits-pastries-and-traditional-snacks-celebrating-the-sacred-Islamic-festival-of-sacrifice-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Corban-Festival-Feast-Uyghur-family-table-filled-with-nuts-fruits-pastries-and-traditional-snacks-celebrating-the-sacred-Islamic-festival-of-sacrifice-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Corban-Festival-Feast-Uyghur-family-table-filled-with-nuts-fruits-pastries-and-traditional-snacks-celebrating-the-sacred-Islamic-festival-of-sacrifice-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Corban-Festival-Feast-Uyghur-family-table-filled-with-nuts-fruits-pastries-and-traditional-snacks-celebrating-the-sacred-Islamic-festival-of-sacrifice-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Corban-Festival-Feast-Uyghur-family-table-filled-with-nuts-fruits-pastries-and-traditional-snacks-celebrating-the-sacred-Islamic-festival-of-sacrifice.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Corban Festival Feast<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Eid al-Fitr (\u8089\u5b5c\u8282, R\u00f2uz\u012b Ji\u00e9):<\/strong> Celebrating the end of Ramadan, Muslims gather for communal prayers and meals, sharing peace and blessings.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_33306\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33306\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eid-al-Fitr-Celebration-Uyghur-home-banquet-richly-decorated-with-breads-fruits-sweets-and-drinks-marking-the-end-of-Ramadan-fasting-727x1024.webp\" alt=\"Eid al Fitr Celebration Uyghur home banquet richly decorated with breads, fruits, sweets, and drinks marking the end of Ramadan fasting\" width=\"300\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eid-al-Fitr-Celebration-Uyghur-home-banquet-richly-decorated-with-breads-fruits-sweets-and-drinks-marking-the-end-of-Ramadan-fasting-727x1024.webp 727w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eid-al-Fitr-Celebration-Uyghur-home-banquet-richly-decorated-with-breads-fruits-sweets-and-drinks-marking-the-end-of-Ramadan-fasting-213x300.webp 213w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eid-al-Fitr-Celebration-Uyghur-home-banquet-richly-decorated-with-breads-fruits-sweets-and-drinks-marking-the-end-of-Ramadan-fasting-768x1082.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eid-al-Fitr-Celebration-Uyghur-home-banquet-richly-decorated-with-breads-fruits-sweets-and-drinks-marking-the-end-of-Ramadan-fasting-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eid-al-Fitr-Celebration-Uyghur-home-banquet-richly-decorated-with-breads-fruits-sweets-and-drinks-marking-the-end-of-Ramadan-fasting-150x211.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eid-al-Fitr-Celebration-Uyghur-home-banquet-richly-decorated-with-breads-fruits-sweets-and-drinks-marking-the-end-of-Ramadan-fasting.webp 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eid al Fitr Celebration<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Local Folk Festivals: Community Spirit and Everyday Joy<\/h3><p>Beyond ethnic traditions, many regions in China have their own local festivals rooted in rural life, folk beliefs, and seasonal rhythms.<\/p><h4>Harvest Festivals<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Chinese Farmers\u2019 Harvest Festival (\u4e2d\u56fd\u519c\u6c11\u4e30\u6536\u8282, Zh\u014dnggu\u00f3 N\u00f3ngm\u00edn F\u0113ngsh\u014du Ji\u00e9):<\/strong> Celebrated around September 23, it honors the land and farmers. Events include crop displays, local food fairs, and folk performances.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Temple Fairs (\u5e99\u4f1a, Mi\u00e0ohu\u00ec)<\/h4><p>Temple fairs are local festivals that blend worship, food, and entertainment\u2014vivid reflections of community life.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Beijing Ditan Temple Fair:<\/strong> Visit for lion dances, <em>xiangsheng<\/em> (comic dialogue), and classic Beijing snacks like <em>bingtanghulu<\/em> (candied fruit).<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_22243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22243\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-22243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Temple Fair at Ditan Park, Beijing Colorful and festive atmosphere at Ditan Park during a traditional Chinese temple fair.\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Temple-Fair-at-Ditan-Park-Beijing-Colorful-and-festive-atmosphere-at-Ditan-Park-during-a-traditional-Chinese-temple-fair.webp 1621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Temple Fair at Ditan Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Shanghai City God Temple Fair:<\/strong> Lantern riddles, <em>xiaolongbao<\/em> (soup dumplings), and southern delicacies highlight Jiangnan\u2019s elegance.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_26828\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26828\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-26828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Yuyuan-Garden-lit-up-with-traditional-Chinese-architecture-at-dusk-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Yuyuan Garden lit up with traditional Chinese architecture at dusk\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yuyuan Garden lit up with traditional Chinese architecture at dusk<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4>Regional Highlights<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Water Splashing Festival (\u6cfc\u6c34\u8282, P\u014dshu\u01d0 Ji\u00e9) \u2013 Dai ethnic group, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yunnan\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yunnan<\/a>:<\/strong> Celebrated in mid-April, people joyfully splash water on one another to wash away bad luck and welcome blessings.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_26379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26379\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-26379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Water-Splashing-Festival-celebration-in-China-with-crowds-joyfully-throwing-water-in-traditional-Dai-village-setting-under-sunny-sky-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Water Splashing Festival celebration in China with crowds joyfully throwing water in traditional Dai village setting under sunny sky\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Water-Splashing-Festival-celebration-in-China-with-crowds-joyfully-throwing-water-in-traditional-Dai-village-setting-under-sunny-sky-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Water-Splashing-Festival-celebration-in-China-with-crowds-joyfully-throwing-water-in-traditional-Dai-village-setting-under-sunny-sky-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Water-Splashing-Festival-celebration-in-China-with-crowds-joyfully-throwing-water-in-traditional-Dai-village-setting-under-sunny-sky-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Water-Splashing-Festival-celebration-in-China-with-crowds-joyfully-throwing-water-in-traditional-Dai-village-setting-under-sunny-sky-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Water-Splashing-Festival-celebration-in-China-with-crowds-joyfully-throwing-water-in-traditional-Dai-village-setting-under-sunny-sky-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Water-Splashing-Festival-celebration-in-China-with-crowds-joyfully-throwing-water-in-traditional-Dai-village-setting-under-sunny-sky.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Water Splashing Festival celebration in China<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Mazu Birthday (\u5988\u7956\u8bde\u8fb0, M\u0101z\u01d4 D\u00e0nch\u00e9n) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fujian<\/a>:<\/strong> Dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, worshipped by coastal communities. Pilgrims organize grand processions, dragon boat races, and temple offerings for safe voyages.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_16997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16997\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-16997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mazu-Worship-e1742825430266-767x1024.webp\" alt=\"Mazu Worship\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mazu-Worship-e1742825430266-767x1024.webp 767w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mazu-Worship-e1742825430266-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mazu-Worship-e1742825430266-768x1025.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mazu-Worship-e1742825430266-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mazu-Worship-e1742825430266.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mazu Worship<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"p1\">Why Festival Traditions Vary Across China<\/h3><h4>Climate Influence<\/h4><p>Southern water regions (like Yunnan and Jiangnan) feature water-related festivals such as the Water Splashing Festival and Dragon Boat Festival. Northern and plateau regions emphasize warmth and endurance, like Tibet\u2019s Shoton Festival or Mongolia\u2019s Naadam.<\/p><h4>Religious Influence<\/h4><p>Many minority festivals stem from strong spiritual roots\u2014Uyghur and Hui from Islam, Tibetan from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-buddhism\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buddhism<\/a>\u2014while Han folk festivals connect to ancestor worship and local deities.<\/p><h4>Economic and Cultural Lifestyles<\/h4><p>Nomadic peoples (Tibetans, Mongolians) celebrate through horse racing and livestock rituals, while farming communities (Han, Miao) focus on harvest and seasons.<\/p><h2>Public Holidays and Modern Celebrations: The Rhythm of Contemporary China<\/h2><p>Modern Chinese holidays reflect both national pride and the pace of modern life. They mix patriotic commemoration, leisure, and consumer culture\u2014offering travelers a glimpse into how China balances tradition with progress.<\/p><h3>National Day (\u56fd\u5e86\u8282, Gu\u00f3q\u00ecngji\u00e9) \u2013 The Golden Week of Celebration<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_6933\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6933\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-6933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Colorful-balloons-soaring-above-Tiananmen-Square-during-the-National-Day-celebrations-in-Beijing-China-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Colorful balloons soaring above Tiananmen Square during the National Day celebrations in Beijing China\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Colorful-balloons-soaring-above-Tiananmen-Square-during-the-National-Day-celebrations-in-Beijing-China-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Colorful-balloons-soaring-above-Tiananmen-Square-during-the-National-Day-celebrations-in-Beijing-China-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Colorful-balloons-soaring-above-Tiananmen-Square-during-the-National-Day-celebrations-in-Beijing-China-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Colorful-balloons-soaring-above-Tiananmen-Square-during-the-National-Day-celebrations-in-Beijing-China.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colorful balloons soaring above Tiananmen Square during the National Day<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>China\u2019s most important modern holiday, National Day marks the founding of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/peoples-republic-of-china\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">People\u2019s Republic of China<\/a> in 1949. It combines patriotic pride with mass leisure and travel.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 1 (fixed); 3 official days, extended to 7 with adjusted weekends (\u201cGolden Week\u201d).<\/li><li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Official events:<\/strong> Flag-raising ceremony at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tiananmen-square\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tiananmen Square<\/a>, large-scale parades (every 10 years), and spectacular light shows in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinas-largest-cities\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">major cities<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Public participation:<\/strong> Long-distance travel, family reunions, and watching national celebrations on TV.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> This is China\u2019s busiest travel period\u2014book transport and hotels 1\u20132 months in advance and avoid top tourist spots like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing-great-wall\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great Wall<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/forbidden-city\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forbidden City<\/a> if possible.<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Date (Day of the Week)<\/th><th>Holiday Date (Official Holiday Days)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>October 1 (Tuesday)<\/td><td>October 1\u20137<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>October 1 (Wednesday)<\/td><td>October 1\u20138 <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>October 1 (Thursday)<\/td><td>October 1\u20137<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><sup>[1] <\/sup><\/span><\/strong>However, in special cases when National Day coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the holiday may extend to 8 days.<\/p><\/div><h3>Labour Day (\u52b3\u52a8\u8282, L\u00e1od\u00f2ngji\u00e9) \u2013 A Time to Rest and Reconnect<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_33307\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33307\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Labor-Day-in-China-Colorful-illustration-celebrating-workers-of-different-professions-under-the-slogan-Labor-Most-Glorious-symbolizing-respect-for-all-laborers-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"Labor Day in China Colorful illustration celebrating workers of different professions under the slogan \u201cLabor Most Glorious,\u201d symbolizing respect for all laborers\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Labor-Day-in-China-Colorful-illustration-celebrating-workers-of-different-professions-under-the-slogan-Labor-Most-Glorious-symbolizing-respect-for-all-laborers-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Labor-Day-in-China-Colorful-illustration-celebrating-workers-of-different-professions-under-the-slogan-Labor-Most-Glorious-symbolizing-respect-for-all-laborers-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Labor-Day-in-China-Colorful-illustration-celebrating-workers-of-different-professions-under-the-slogan-Labor-Most-Glorious-symbolizing-respect-for-all-laborers-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Labor-Day-in-China-Colorful-illustration-celebrating-workers-of-different-professions-under-the-slogan-Labor-Most-Glorious-symbolizing-respect-for-all-laborers-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Labor-Day-in-China-Colorful-illustration-celebrating-workers-of-different-professions-under-the-slogan-Labor-Most-Glorious-symbolizing-respect-for-all-laborers-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Labor-Day-in-China-Colorful-illustration-celebrating-workers-of-different-professions-under-the-slogan-Labor-Most-Glorious-symbolizing-respect-for-all-laborers.webp 1204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colorful illustration celebrating workers of different professions under the slogan \u201cLabor Most Glorious,\u201d symbolizing respect for all laborers<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Labour Day celebrates workers and promotes the balance between work and life.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> May 1 (fixed); 1 official day, often adjusted into a 5-day holiday.<\/li><li><strong>Activities:<\/strong> Family outings, short trips to nearby towns, shopping festivals, and local leisure.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Labour Day is ideal for short getaways to scenic rural areas or ancient towns near major cities. Expect retail discounts in shopping malls nationwide.<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Date (Day of the Week)<\/th><th>Holiday Date (Legal Days Off)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>May 1 (Wednesday)<\/td><td>May 1\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>May 1 (Thursday)<\/td><td>May 1\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>May 1 (Friday)<\/td><td>May 1\u20135<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>New Year\u2019s Day (\u5143\u65e6, Yu\u00e1nd\u00e0n) \u2013 A Fresh Start for a New Year<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_33308\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33308\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-33308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanghai-New-Year-Countdown-Party-Crowds-celebrating-2025-with-live-DJ-fireworks-and-neon-lights-in-a-modern-indoor-event-space-filled-with-festive-energy-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Shanghai New Year Countdown Party Crowds celebrating 2025 with live DJ, fireworks, and neon lights in a modern indoor event space filled with festive energy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanghai-New-Year-Countdown-Party-Crowds-celebrating-2025-with-live-DJ-fireworks-and-neon-lights-in-a-modern-indoor-event-space-filled-with-festive-energy-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanghai-New-Year-Countdown-Party-Crowds-celebrating-2025-with-live-DJ-fireworks-and-neon-lights-in-a-modern-indoor-event-space-filled-with-festive-energy-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanghai-New-Year-Countdown-Party-Crowds-celebrating-2025-with-live-DJ-fireworks-and-neon-lights-in-a-modern-indoor-event-space-filled-with-festive-energy-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanghai-New-Year-Countdown-Party-Crowds-celebrating-2025-with-live-DJ-fireworks-and-neon-lights-in-a-modern-indoor-event-space-filled-with-festive-energy-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanghai-New-Year-Countdown-Party-Crowds-celebrating-2025-with-live-DJ-fireworks-and-neon-lights-in-a-modern-indoor-event-space-filled-with-festive-energy-150x200.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanghai-New-Year-Countdown-Party-Crowds-celebrating-2025-with-live-DJ-fireworks-and-neon-lights-in-a-modern-indoor-event-space-filled-with-festive-energy.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shanghai New Year Countdown Party<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>China\u2019s New Year\u2019s Day follows the solar calendar and carries a modern, youthful atmosphere.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 1 (fixed); 1 official day, often adjusted into a 3-day break.<\/li><li><strong>Activities:<\/strong> City countdown events, concerts, light shows, and gatherings with friends. Many people take short winter trips or go skiing in the north.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Join countdown events in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/the-bund\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shanghai\u2019s Bund<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangzhou-canton-tower-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guangzhou Tower<\/a> for a festive night; winter travelers can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/harbin-ice-snow-festival-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harbin\u2019s Ice Festival<\/a> or southern hot springs.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Emerging Festivals: Culture and Commerce in Harmony<\/h3><h4>Singles\u2019 Day (\u53cc11, Shu\u0101ngy\u012by\u012b)<\/h4><p>What started as a \u201cSingles\u2019 Day\u201d joke among young people has become the world\u2019s biggest online shopping festival.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> November 11.<\/li><li><strong>Features:<\/strong> Massive discounts across e-commerce platforms like Taobao and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">JD.com<\/a>, record-breaking sales, and peak courier activity.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> You can join through cross-border shopping sites; compare prices carefully to avoid \u201cfake discounts.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><h4>520 Day (520, W\u01d4\u2019\u00e8rl\u00edng)<\/h4><p>This date sounds like \u201cI love you\u201d in Chinese (w\u01d2 \u00e0i n\u01d0), making it a modern <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Valentine%27s_Day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a> for young couples.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> May 20.<\/li><li><strong>Activities:<\/strong> Gift-giving, romantic dinners, social media declarations, and travel to scenic spots.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Expect themed events and couple promotions at restaurants and attractions\u2014great for romantic photo opportunities.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Children\u2019s Day (\u516d\u4e00\u513f\u7ae5\u8282, Li\u00f9y\u012b \u00c9rt\u00f3ngji\u00e9)<\/h4><p>A joyful holiday celebrating children\u2019s happiness and growth.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> June 1; children under 14 enjoy a day off.<\/li><li><strong>Activities:<\/strong> School performances, family outings to zoos or museums, and gift exchanges.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> Theme parks and science centers are packed with families\u2014join the fun or visit during quieter hours.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Teachers\u2019 Day (\u6559\u5e08\u8282, Ji\u00e0osh\u012bji\u00e9)<\/h4><p>A day to honor educators and the value of learning.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 10.<\/li><li><strong>Activities:<\/strong> Students give flowers or cards to teachers; schools hold ceremonies and award events.<\/li><li><strong>Travel Tip:<\/strong> If visiting a school or family, small gestures like flowers or books are welcome\u2014but avoid expensive gifts.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Cultural Meanings and Symbols: The Values Hidden in Rituals<\/h2><p>Chinese festivals are never just about celebration\u2014they are living reflections of deep cultural values. Every meal, decoration, and ritual carries a sense of belonging, gratitude, and respect that has been passed down through generations. These traditions connect families and communities, transforming ordinary days into moments of shared meaning.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_9097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9097\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-9097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Iconic-Chinese-New-Year-Gala-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"The Iconic Chinese New Year Gala\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Iconic-Chinese-New-Year-Gala-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Iconic-Chinese-New-Year-Gala-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Iconic-Chinese-New-Year-Gala-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Iconic-Chinese-New-Year-Gala.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Iconic Chinese New Year Gala<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Connection and Emotion: Festivals as Bonds Between People<\/h3><p>At their heart, Chinese festivals bring people together.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Family reunion:<\/strong> The New Year\u2019s Eve dinner or the Mid-Autumn family feast is more than food\u2014it\u2019s a ritual of togetherness. No matter where they are, people return home, sit around the same table, and share stories over dishes that symbolize harmony.<\/li><li><strong>Social connection:<\/strong> Temple fairs, dragon boat races, and public parades create vibrant community moments where strangers gather, celebrate, and share joy. These lively gatherings strengthen neighborhood bonds and remind everyone that celebration is also about unity.<\/li><\/ul><p>In China, celebrating together is a way of expressing affection\u2014it\u2019s how people show care, love, and respect without words.<\/p><h3>Rituals and Continuity: Remembering Roots and Honoring Nature<\/h3><p>Chinese festivals are the living vessels of tradition.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Honoring ancestors:<\/strong> Activities like tomb sweeping during the Qingming Festival or ancestral offerings during the Winter Solstice are not merely remembrance\u2014they express gratitude and reinforce the idea of \u201cnever forgetting one\u2019s roots.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Following nature\u2019s rhythm:<\/strong> Many celebrations reflect the harmony between people and the natural world. Spring means outings and kite-flying, autumn celebrates harvest and reunion, and winter focuses on warmth and endurance. These seasonal rituals embody the Chinese philosophy of <em>tian ren he yi<\/em> (\u5929\u4eba\u5408\u4e00, harmony between humans and nature).<\/li><\/ul><p>Through ritual, culture remains alive and meaningful across generations.<\/p><h3>Symbolism and Meaning: Messages Hidden in Food and Traditions<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_11038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11038\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-11038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Paper-Cutting-Traditional-red-paper-cuttings-featuring-auspicious-symbols-for-the-Lunar-New-Year-displayed-on-a-festive-desk-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Paper Cutting Traditional red paper cuttings featuring auspicious symbols for the Lunar New Year displayed on a festive desk\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Paper-Cutting-Traditional-red-paper-cuttings-featuring-auspicious-symbols-for-the-Lunar-New-Year-displayed-on-a-festive-desk-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Paper-Cutting-Traditional-red-paper-cuttings-featuring-auspicious-symbols-for-the-Lunar-New-Year-displayed-on-a-festive-desk-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Paper-Cutting-Traditional-red-paper-cuttings-featuring-auspicious-symbols-for-the-Lunar-New-Year-displayed-on-a-festive-desk-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chinese-New-Year-Paper-Cutting-Traditional-red-paper-cuttings-featuring-auspicious-symbols-for-the-Lunar-New-Year-displayed-on-a-festive-desk.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chinese New Year Paper Cutting<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Chinese festivals speak through symbols\u2014simple acts that carry beautiful wishes.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Food symbolism:<\/strong> Dumplings represent reunion; mooncakes symbolize completeness; <em>zongzi<\/em> (rice dumplings) express remembrance and respect.<\/li><li><strong>Decorative symbolism:<\/strong> Spring couplets invite good fortune; red lanterns light the way to hope; the upside-down <em>fu<\/em> (\u798f) character means \u201cblessings have arrived.\u201d<\/li><li><strong>Activity symbolism:<\/strong> Dragon boat racing stands for teamwork and vitality; climbing mountains on Double Ninth means rising and warding off evil; moon gazing during Mid-Autumn conveys longing for home and family.<\/li><\/ul><p>These familiar traditions turn festivals into poetic expressions of life and hope.<\/p><h3>Core Values: The Spirit Behind Every Celebration<\/h3><p>Beneath every custom lies the enduring spirit of Chinese culture:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Reunion:<\/strong> Family unity remains the central theme of festivals like Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.<\/li><li><strong>Blessing:<\/strong> Wishes for peace, health, and prosperity are the essence of every celebration.<\/li><li><strong>Gratitude:<\/strong> Honoring ancestors, thanking nature, and appreciating others\u2019 kindness are central acts of faith.<\/li><li><strong>Respect for nature:<\/strong> Festivals follow seasonal rhythms, celebrating balance rather than domination.<\/li><li><strong>Love of home and country:<\/strong> Whether family-centered or patriotic, festivals reflect the same devotion to home (<em>jia<\/em>, \u5bb6) and nation (<em>guo<\/em>, \u56fd).<\/li><\/ul><h2>Festivals as Cultural Travel Experiences: Where Celebration Meets Exploration<\/h2><p>For foreign travelers, Chinese festivals are more than local holidays\u2014they are some of the country\u2019s most captivating cultural travel experiences. From traditional Han celebrations to colorful minority festivals, these events let you step beyond the typical sightseeing path and experience China\u2019s living culture firsthand.<\/p><h3>The Cultural Value of Festivals: Living Destinations with Natural Appeal<\/h3><figure id=\"attachment_25366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25366\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-25366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-boat-race-in-Guangzhou-\u2013-festive-crowds-and-rowers-in-red-vests-celebrate-Duanwu-Festival-with-splashes-and-team-spirit-e1750067619670-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Dragon boat race in Guangzhou \u2013 festive crowds and rowers in red vests celebrate Duanwu Festival with splashes and team spirit.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-boat-race-in-Guangzhou-\u2013-festive-crowds-and-rowers-in-red-vests-celebrate-Duanwu-Festival-with-splashes-and-team-spirit-e1750067619670-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-boat-race-in-Guangzhou-\u2013-festive-crowds-and-rowers-in-red-vests-celebrate-Duanwu-Festival-with-splashes-and-team-spirit-e1750067619670-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-boat-race-in-Guangzhou-\u2013-festive-crowds-and-rowers-in-red-vests-celebrate-Duanwu-Festival-with-splashes-and-team-spirit-e1750067619670-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-boat-race-in-Guangzhou-\u2013-festive-crowds-and-rowers-in-red-vests-celebrate-Duanwu-Festival-with-splashes-and-team-spirit-e1750067619670-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-boat-race-in-Guangzhou-\u2013-festive-crowds-and-rowers-in-red-vests-celebrate-Duanwu-Festival-with-splashes-and-team-spirit-e1750067619670-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-boat-race-in-Guangzhou-\u2013-festive-crowds-and-rowers-in-red-vests-celebrate-Duanwu-Festival-with-splashes-and-team-spirit-e1750067619670.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dragon boat race in Guangzhou<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Festivals across China have become cultural landmarks that attract visitors from around the world.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Traditional festivals:<\/strong> The Ditan Temple Fair in Beijing during Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Races in Miluo (\u6c68\u7f57, M\u00eclu\u00f3) for the Dragon Boat Festival, and moon-viewing by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/west-lake\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Lake (\u897f\u6e56, X\u012bh\u00fa)<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hangzhou<\/a> during Mid-Autumn are all deeply cultural experiences blending ritual, cuisine, and celebration.<\/li><li><strong>Ethnic minority festivals:<\/strong> The Water Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna (\u897f\u53cc\u7248\u7eb3, X\u012bshu\u0101ngb\u01cenn\u00e0), the Torch Festival in Liangshan (\u51c9\u5c71, Li\u00e1ngsh\u0101n), and the Shoton Festival in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lhasa-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lhasa (\u62c9\u8428, L\u0101s\u00e0)<\/a> showcase vibrant local customs, music, and dance\u2014each offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness China\u2019s incredible cultural diversity.<\/li><\/ul><p>For travelers, these festivals reveal deeper meanings behind the spectacle\u2014from the Dragon Boat Festival\u2019s message of unity and remembrance to the Water Splashing Festival\u2019s theme of purification and renewal.<\/p><h3>Three Dimensions of Festival Travel: How to Experience It Right<\/h3><p>The best way to enjoy Chinese festivals is to participate, not just watch. Each dimension of experience adds a new layer of understanding.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_25365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25365\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-25365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assorted-Zongzi-on-leaf-wrappers-\u2013-colorful-sweet-and-savory-sticky-rice-dumplings-on-a-white-plate-popular-during-the-Dragon-Boat-Festival-e1750067594879-1024x769.webp\" alt=\"Assorted Zongzi on leaf wrappers \u2013 colorful sweet and savory sticky rice dumplings on a white plate, popular during the Dragon Boat Festival.\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assorted-Zongzi-on-leaf-wrappers-\u2013-colorful-sweet-and-savory-sticky-rice-dumplings-on-a-white-plate-popular-during-the-Dragon-Boat-Festival-e1750067594879-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assorted-Zongzi-on-leaf-wrappers-\u2013-colorful-sweet-and-savory-sticky-rice-dumplings-on-a-white-plate-popular-during-the-Dragon-Boat-Festival-e1750067594879-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assorted-Zongzi-on-leaf-wrappers-\u2013-colorful-sweet-and-savory-sticky-rice-dumplings-on-a-white-plate-popular-during-the-Dragon-Boat-Festival-e1750067594879-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assorted-Zongzi-on-leaf-wrappers-\u2013-colorful-sweet-and-savory-sticky-rice-dumplings-on-a-white-plate-popular-during-the-Dragon-Boat-Festival-e1750067594879-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assorted-Zongzi-on-leaf-wrappers-\u2013-colorful-sweet-and-savory-sticky-rice-dumplings-on-a-white-plate-popular-during-the-Dragon-Boat-Festival-e1750067594879-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Assorted-Zongzi-on-leaf-wrappers-\u2013-colorful-sweet-and-savory-sticky-rice-dumplings-on-a-white-plate-popular-during-the-Dragon-Boat-Festival-e1750067594879.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assorted Zongzi on leaf wrappers<\/figcaption><\/figure><h4>1. Participatory Experience: Live Like a Local<\/h4><p>Join hands-on activities and be part of the celebration. Wrap <em>zongzi<\/em> (\u7cbd\u5b50, z\u00f2ngzi) with villagers during the Dragon Boat Festival, make mooncakes for Mid-Autumn, or join the Dai people in Yunnan for the Water Splashing Festival. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tibet-xizang\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tibet<\/a>, try tossing barley flour (<em>tsampa<\/em>) during New Year celebrations. These authentic interactions let you feel the warmth of local communities and create personal connections that last longer than photos.<\/p><h4>2. Observational Experience: Witness Culture in Motion<\/h4><p>Some festivals are breathtaking just to watch. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xian-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xi\u2019an<\/a> Lantern Festival lights up the ancient city during Yuanxiao (\u5143\u5bb5, Yu\u00e1nxi\u0101o), filling the streets with thousands of glowing lanterns. The flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square on National Day brings patriotic pride to life. In Lhasa, the Shoton Festival\u2019s \u201cBuddha Unveiling\u201d ceremony\u2014a massive thangka painting displayed on a hillside\u2014is both visually stunning and spiritually powerful. These scenes reveal the emotional depth and collective energy that define Chinese celebrations.<\/p><h4>3. Culinary Experience: Taste the Festival Spirit<\/h4><p>Every Chinese festival comes with signature foods that tell their own story. Taste dumplings for New Year reunion, mooncakes for family completeness, or sticky rice dumplings for remembrance. Try regional specialties\u2014Dai rice wine and pickled bamboo shoots in Yunnan, or sweet glutinous <em>qing tuan<\/em> (\u9752\u56e2, q\u012bng tu\u00e1n) during Qingming. Each bite carries history, symbolism, and a sense of belonging that connects food with culture.<\/p><h2 class=\"p1\">Best and Worst Chinese Holidays for Travel<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">If your goal is cultural atmosphere, some festivals are especially rewarding. If your goal is easier travel, others are much more manageable.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Best Festivals for Cultural Experience<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">Spring Festival \u2013 traditional celebrations and temple fairs<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Lantern Festival \u2013 spectacular lantern displays<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Mid-Autumn Festival \u2013 moon viewing and family traditions<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Best Festivals for Lighter Crowds<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">Lantern Festival<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Double Ninth Festival<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Ethnic minority festivals<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><strong>Most Crowded Holidays<\/strong><\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">Spring Festival holiday<\/li><li class=\"p1\">Labour Day<\/li><li class=\"p1\">National Day Golden Week<\/li><\/ul><h2>Practical Travel Guide: Experiencing Chinese Festivals<\/h2><p>China\u2019s festivals are an unforgettable way to explore local traditions, but traveling during these times requires smart planning. Here\u2019s a practical guide to help you enjoy the celebrations comfortably and respectfully.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_26906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26906\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large wp-image-26906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Yu Garden Lantern Festival night scene with golden dragon decoration\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yu-Garden-Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-golden-dragon-decoration.webp 1921w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yu Garden Lantern Festival night scene with golden dragon decoration<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"p1\">When to Travel for Chinese Festivals<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Peak Season:<\/strong><br \/>Spring Festival (January\u2013February), Mid-Autumn Festival (September\u2013October), and National Day (October 1\u20137) offer the strongest festive atmosphere. Expect crowded attractions and busy transport but incredible cultural immersion.<\/li><li><strong>Off-Peak Season:<\/strong><br \/>Lantern Festival, Double Ninth Festival, and ethnic minority celebrations such as Miao New Year provide a calmer, more authentic experience where you can connect closely with local traditions.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Festival Travel Tips<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Book Early:<\/strong><br \/>Reserve flights, hotels, and attraction tickets 1\u20132 months ahead, especially for famous sites like the Forbidden City or the Great Wall. Tickets may sell out quickly.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid Crowds:<\/strong><br \/>Travel just before or after major holidays (e.g., 3 days before or after Spring Festival). Choose smaller, less touristy destinations such as water towns in Jiangnan instead of big cities.<\/li><li><strong>Stay Smart:<\/strong><br \/>Book accommodation near festival venues (like temple fairs) or along metro lines for easier access and reduced travel time.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Etiquette and Participation Tips<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Respect Traditions:<\/strong><br \/>Remain respectful during ancestral ceremonies\u2014avoid loud behavior or taking photos without permission. For minority festivals like Corban (\u53e4\u5c14\u90a6\u8282, G\u01d4\u2019\u011brb\u0101ngji\u00e9), observe religious taboos and local customs.<\/li><li><strong>Mind Your Manners:<\/strong><br \/>Avoid cutting in line, shouting, or wasting food at festival gatherings. Don\u2019t open red envelopes immediately unless locals do so.<\/li><li><strong>Observe and Learn:<\/strong><br \/>Pay attention to ritual details\u2014such as moon worship during Mid-Autumn or traditional dances at minority events. Watch how locals interact to truly understand community spirit.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Language and Etiquette Essentials<\/h3><p>Here are a few useful phrases to help you connect and show respect during celebrations:<\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><table><thead><tr><th>English Meaning<\/th><th>Chinese Phrase<\/th><th>Pinyin<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Happy New Year!<\/td><td>\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50\uff01<\/td><td>X\u012bnni\u00e1n ku\u00e0il\u00e8!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!<\/td><td>\u4e2d\u79cb\u5feb\u4e50\uff01<\/td><td>Zh\u014dngqi\u016b ku\u00e0il\u00e8!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you for the red envelope!<\/td><td>\u8c22\u8c22\u7ea2\u5305\uff01<\/td><td>Xi\u00e8xie h\u00f3ngb\u0101o!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Please recommend special dishes.<\/td><td>\u8bf7\u63a8\u8350\u7279\u8272\u83dc\u3002<\/td><td>Q\u01d0ng tu\u012bji\u00e0n t\u00e8s\u00e8 c\u00e0i.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sorry, I\u2019m not familiar with this custom.<\/td><td>\u5bf9\u4e0d\u8d77\uff0c\u6211\u4e0d\u592a\u4e86\u89e3\u8fd9\u4e2a\u4e60\u4fd7\u3002<\/td><td>Du\u00ecbuq\u01d0, w\u01d2 b\u00f9 t\u00e0i li\u01ceoji\u011b zh\u00e8ge x\u00eds\u00fa.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3 class=\"p1\">How Early Should You Book Festival Travel?<\/h3><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Spring Festival: <\/strong>Book 2\u20133 months in advance.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>National Day: <\/strong>Book 1\u20132 months in advance.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Labour Day: <\/strong>Book 3\u20134 weeks ahead.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Smaller festivals: <\/strong>Usually 1\u20132 weeks is enough.<\/li><\/ul><h2>FAQs About Chinese Holiday &amp; Festival<\/h2><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 103px; top: 12605.8px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-009c897 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"009c897\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;multiple&quot;,&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6410\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6410\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why does the date of Chinese New Year change every year? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6410\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-477ef4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"477ef4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0ab7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0ab7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Spring Festival (\u6625\u8282, Ch\u016bnji\u00e9) follows the lunar calendar. Because the lunar calendar aligns differently with the solar (Gregorian) calendar each year, the festival usually falls between late January and mid-February.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 222px; top: 86.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6411\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6411\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the major holidays in China? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6411\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-203bf6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"203bf6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac011d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ac011d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The major holidays in China include Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labour Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day. Among them, Spring Festival and National Day create the biggest travel waves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6412\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6412\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it always crowded during major festivals? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6412\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b8a04a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b8a04a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83d0f2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83d0f2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Holidays like Spring Festival and National Day bring heavy travel and large crowds at tourist attractions, train stations, and airports. To avoid congestion, consider traveling a few days before or after the main holiday period or visit smaller, lesser-known destinations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6413\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6413\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can foreigners join temple fairs or festival parades? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6413\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b81ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3b81ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7f91c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7f91c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. Most temple fairs and parades are open to the public, and visitors are welcome to observe or participate. Just follow local etiquette\u2014avoid blocking performers, respect cultural customs, and maintain order in crowded spaces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6414\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6414\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it safe to travel during Golden Week? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6414\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0528190 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0528190\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c997604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c997604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Generally yes, but large crowds increase the risk of minor accidents or theft. Stay alert in busy areas, follow crowd-control notices, and keep valuables secure. Always check for capacity limits at major attractions before visiting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6415\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6415\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How far in advance should I plan festival travel? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6415\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dde32b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7dde32b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cac59d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cac59d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For popular holidays like Spring Festival or National Day, book flights and hotels 2\u20133 months in advance and reserve attraction tickets at least one month ahead. 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tag-ich tag-unesco-ich\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/dragon-boat-festival\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tDragon Boat Festival\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24622 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-festival tag-chinese-festival tag-culture tag-festival\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/lantern-festival\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tLantern Festival\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-3672 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-culture category-festival tag-chinese-festival tag-chinese-ich tag-festival tag-ich\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/mid-autumn-festival\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMid-Autumn Festival\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-3567 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-festival tag-chinese-festival tag-festival\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/qingming-festival\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tQingming 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class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnthony\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI\u2019m Anthony, the founder and editor of The China Journey.\r\nI create practical, experience-based guides covering travel, food, and culture across China, with a focus on helping international travelers make clear planning decisions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98825d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98825d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7747397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7747397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interesting Articles for You<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b7006 elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-card-shadow-yes elementor-posts__hover-gradient elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"52b7006\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39098 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-city-travel-guide tag-dali tag-dali-travel-guide tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/dali-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42142\" alt=\"Dali Travel Guide infographic showing Erhai Lake Cangshan Mountain Old Town and Yunnan travel planning tips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dali-Travel-Guide-infographic-showing-Erhai-Lake-Cangshan-Mountain-Old-Town-and-Yunnan-travel-planning-tips.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/dali-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tDali Travel Guide: Best Itinerary &amp; Tips\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan your first Dali trip with clear routes, best things to do, where to stay, and how to fit Dali into a Yunnan itinerary.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-6124 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-city tag-city tag-city-basic-info tag-fujian tag-xiamen\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/xiamen\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6156\" alt=\"Aerial view of Gulangyu Island and Xiamen cityscape with the coastline lush greenery and vibrant rooftops under a bright blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aerial-view-of-Gulangyu-Island-and-Xiamen-cityscape-with-the-coastline-lush-greenery-and-vibrant-rooftops-under-a-bright-blue-sky.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">City<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/xiamen\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tXiamen\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover Xiamen&#8217;s stunning coastal beauty, Gulangyu Island, vibrant culture, and iconic attractions. Plan your perfect trip to this charming city today!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-37078 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs category-travel-tips tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/can-you-drink-tap-water-in-china\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bathroom-tap-water-running-in-a-modern-hotel-sink-illustrating-typical-tap-water-conditions-travelers-encounter-in-mainland-China-hotels-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37083\" alt=\"Bathroom tap water running in a modern hotel sink, illustrating typical tap water conditions travelers encounter in mainland China hotels\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bathroom-tap-water-running-in-a-modern-hotel-sink-illustrating-typical-tap-water-conditions-travelers-encounter-in-mainland-China-hotels-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bathroom-tap-water-running-in-a-modern-hotel-sink-illustrating-typical-tap-water-conditions-travelers-encounter-in-mainland-China-hotels-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bathroom-tap-water-running-in-a-modern-hotel-sink-illustrating-typical-tap-water-conditions-travelers-encounter-in-mainland-China-hotels-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bathroom-tap-water-running-in-a-modern-hotel-sink-illustrating-typical-tap-water-conditions-travelers-encounter-in-mainland-China-hotels-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bathroom-tap-water-running-in-a-modern-hotel-sink-illustrating-typical-tap-water-conditions-travelers-encounter-in-mainland-China-hotels-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bathroom-tap-water-running-in-a-modern-hotel-sink-illustrating-typical-tap-water-conditions-travelers-encounter-in-mainland-China-hotels.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">FAQs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/can-you-drink-tap-water-in-china\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tCan You Drink Tap Water in China?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Tap water in mainland China isn\u2019t recommended for drinking. Use bottled or boiled water, watch ice, and choose simple safe options.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16321 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-rooster tag-wood tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/wood-rooster\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rooster-1945-and-2005-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34257\" alt=\"Year of Wood Rooster 1945 and 2005 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rooster-1945-and-2005-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rooster-1945-and-2005-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rooster-1945-and-2005-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rooster-1945-and-2005-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rooster-1945-and-2005-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rooster-1945-and-2005-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/es\/wood-rooster\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWood Rooster\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Wood Rooster corresponds to the years 1945, 2005, and 2065 (Nayin &#8220;Spring Water&#8221;). 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