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Dragon Boat Festival in China 2026: Best Races, Zongzi & How to Experience Duanwu
Dragon Boat Festival (端午节/Duanwu) in China 2026 — when it falls, the best places to watch dragon boat races (Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Miluo in Hunan where Qu Yuan drowned), the zongzi (sticky rice dumpling) regional variations, the five-colour string tradition, and practical tips for visiting during the holiday weekend.
Updated May 2026
Read →China Travel in June: The Gaokao Season & Summer Start
China in early June — the Gaokao national university entrance exam (June 7-8) creates a remarkably quiet atmosphere in cities as families avoid unnecessary noise near exam venues, then the country erupts in celebration. Mid-June onwards is the start of summer heat and humidity in central and eastern China. Which destinations work well in June, and the Dragon Boat Festival timing.
Updated May 2026
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China Golden Week (National Day) Survival Guide 2026: October 1-7 Travel Tips
Surviving Golden Week in China — 800 million domestic tourists travelling simultaneously for October 1-7. The places to avoid (every listed scenic spot, any city called 'the most beautiful'), the places that are actually manageable (smaller cities, northwest China, any destination requiring a flight), and the contrarian guide to actually enjoying China during Golden Week.
Updated May 2026
Read →Harbin Ice & Snow Festival 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets, Sculptures & Surviving -30°C
The complete guide to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival — exact dates for the 2026-27 season, tickets and entrance fees to Ice and Snow World and Sun Island, the best night for illuminations, how cold it actually gets (and how to dress), the ice sculpture competition, and practical logistics for visiting China's most extreme winter event.
Updated May 2026
Read →Luoyang Peony Festival 2026: Peak Bloom Dates, Best Gardens & Practical Guide
The Luoyang International Peony Festival — 2026 dates and peak bloom periods (usually April 10-25), the best peony gardens (National Peony Garden, Peony Park, Guohua Peony Garden), prices, how long to spend in Luoyang, combining with the Longmen Grottoes, and why this is one of China's most photogenic events.
Updated May 2026
Read →China in May 2026: Best Destinations, Weather & Avoiding the Labour Day Holiday Crowds
China in May — the full picture of what to expect across different regions, the May 1st Labour Day Golden Week (how to avoid or embrace the crowds), which destinations are at their peak in May (Luoyang peony season ends, Yunnan is stunning, Beijing is perfect), and specific destination recommendations for a May trip.
Updated May 2026
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