Chinese Festivals and Events
Chinese Festival Calender
- May 2012 (11)
- June 2012 (21)
- July 2012 (20)
- August 2012 (25)
- September 2012 (49)
- October 2012 (32)
- November 2012 (24)
- December 2012 (10)
- January 2013 (24)
- February 2013 (29)
- March 2013 (21)
- April 2013 (36)
Types
- Events and Expos (80)
- Foreign Festivals (2)
- Minority Celebrations (62)
- Sports and Outdoors (4)
- Tourism Festivals (118)
- Traditional Festivals (35)
Public Holidays 2012
- New Year's Day (Jan.1-3)
- Chinese New Year (Jan.22-29)
- Qingming Festival (Apr.3-5)
- Labor Day Holiday (May 1-3)
- Dragon Boat Festival (Jun. 4-6)
- Mid-Autumn Festival (Sep.10-12)
- National Day Holiday (Oct.1-7)
Chinese people celebrate a lot of festivals each year. Most of these festivals take place on important dates in the Chinese lunar calendar. Covered below are some important festivals celebrated by the Chinese people, with links to specific festivals that provide detailed information on festival celebrations, photos and more.
If you are fond of local pageantry, you might want to check to see whether your visiting dates coincide with local festivals at your particular destinations. Check out festivals in each city. See also China Public Holidays 2012 and Best Times to Go to China.
Chinese Festivals Videos
Upcoming Festivals
Xu Xiake Tourism Festival
May. 16 to May. 19, NinghaiIn 1613, the famous tourist, Xu Xiake, set off his wonderful journey from the very place, Ninghai, which has contributed to his fantastic book Diary of the Travels of Xuxiake. To commemorate the great tourist, Xu Xiake, starting his journey in Ninghai, enhance its reputation and accelerate the development of local tourism industry, Ninghai County Government has successfully held six Xu Xiake Tou.. Read more Xu Xiake Tourism Festival
The Horse Race and Archery Festival
May. 18 to May. 18, LhasaHorse racing and archery are popular sports on the vast expanse of Tibet's grasslands.The Horse Race and Archery Festival has a a history of more than 500 years, beginning in the city of Gyantse. In CE 1408, in memory of a local king, King Rapten Kunsang, the Horse Race and Archery Festival was held between the tenth and the twenty-seventh of the fourth month of the Tibetan lunisolar calendar... Read more The Horse Race and Archery Festival
International Hemudu Cultural Festival
May. 26 to May. 31, YuyaoInternational Hemudu Cultural Festival is held with a theme "promoting the Hemudu culture, showing the new Yuyao charm", aiming to make comprehensive use of the rich content and unique charm of Hemudu culture through protection, development, publicity, promotion and other means. It has further established the historical and cultural position of Hemudu in the world. During the festival, many an imp.. Read more International Hemudu Cultural Festival
Popular Festival Tours
See China’s highlights and experience the atmosphere of one of China’s top festivals with our Festival Tours, or for a minority culture experience at any time of the year see our Minority Tours.
Nadaam Festival of Mongolia
- Festival Date:
- Tour Duration: 4 Days
- Overview: The Nadam Grassland festival is a magnificent fair featuring traditional Mongolian mass recreational and sports activities. The activities of the festival included song-dance performances, ethnic sports competitions.
$834
Nakchu Horse Race Festival Tour of Tibet
- Festival Date:
- Tour Duration: 4 Days
- Overview: When the day comes, the people gather in Nakchu dressed their traditional costumes. In this 5 day tour you will see marvelous scenery and take in the festival atmosphere and allow you an unforgettable experience
$963
