Sichuan Festivals

Most Sichuan festivals listed below are related to ethnic cultures, such as the Torch Festival, the Horse Racing Festival, and the New Year Festival of the Qiang People. 

Zigong is famous for its traditional Chinese lanterns, so Zigong Lantern Festival is a nice opportunity for learning about the history, the manufacture, and types of traditional Chinese lantern.

Sichuan Festivals and Events List

Zigong Lantern Festival

Feb. 03, 2013 to Mar. 31, 2013

As one of China's Historical and Cultural Cities, Zigong is called "Lantern Town of the South Kingdom". Zigong Lantern Festival is one of the largest folk cultural activities ... Read more

Huanglong Temple Fair

Jul. 23, 2013 to Jul. 23, 2013

The Huanglong Temple Fair takes place in one of the most scenic and wild areas of China, Huanglong National Park or Scenic Area, which has been compared to America’s Yellowstone National Park. ... Read more

Qiang New Year Festival

Nov. 03, 2013 to Nov. 03, 2013

The Qiang people, one of China’s 56 ethnic minorities, are at risk for extinction, especially their annual New Year festival where they give thanks for prosperity and their harmonious lives. A ... Read more

Xichang Torch Festival

Aug. 01, 2013 to Aug. 03, 2013

The Torch Festival falls between 24th day to the 26 day of the sixth lunar month. It is a shared traditional festival of the Yi, Naxi, and Bai peoples in southwestern China. The Torch Festiv... Read more

China Sichuan Emei International Wushu Festival


The festival is held Mt Emei and Leshan Grand Buddha scenic area, which is believed to be the cradle of Emei Wushu. China Sichuan Emei International Wushu Festival aims at creating a platform for ma... Read more

Litang Horse Racing Festival

Jul. 2013

The Litang Horse Racing Festival is a traditional festival that was held August 1 every year in high-elevation Litang County in eastern Sichuan Province. The town of Litang has an old monastery call... Read more

Mianzhu New Year Picture Festival

Feb. 01, 2013 to Feb. 01, 2013

During the Spring Festival, Mianzhu government will hold the New Year Picture Festival. At that time, more than 20,000 lanterns will be hung at the streets. During the festival, an organized series ... Read more

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