Yunnan offers unique and exciting experiences of ethnic customs, with more than 400 ethnic festivals celebrated throughout the year. If you are already planning to visit Yunnan, see our Festival Tours, or we could make a unique festival tour for you.
1) The Torch (火把) Festival
Date: July/August (days 24 to 26 of the sixth lunar month)
Location: Lijiang and other places with the Yi, Naxi, or Bai minorities
Festival: The Torch Festival is a traditional festival among the Yi, Naxi, and Bai minority groups. According to the ancient rule of the Naxi people, the Torch Festival should last for 3 days, and every family should light a big torch in front of their doors for the 3 days.
Recommended Tour: 3-Day Essence of Ancient Lijiang Tour
2) The Water Splashing Festival (泼水节)
Date: April 13 to 15
Location: Xishuangbanna
Festival: The Water Splashing Festival is the most important festival observed by the Dai people of Xishuangbanna Prefecture in southern Yunnan. It involves splashing water as a blessing among other joyful festivities — feasting, lantern floating… — that last three days.
Recommended tour: 6-Day Xishuangbanna and Pu’er Tour
3) The Horse Race Festival
Date: May/June (5th of the fifth lunar month)
Location: Shangri-La
Festival: The Horse Race Festival, falling on the same date as the Dragon Boat Festival, is the biggest gathering of Tibetans in Yunnan and usually lasts for about 3 days. During the celebrations, traditional equestrian (马术的) performances and competitions like horse racing, and wrestling will be held.
Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong
4) The Third Month Fair of the Bai Ethnic Group
Date: April/May (days 15 to 21 of the third lunar month)
Location: Dali
Festival: The Third Month Fair is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Bai ethnic people in Dali in western Yunnan Province. During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with temporal stalls (临时摊位) selling a variety of items and ethnic minority souvenirs.
Recommended tour: 6-Day Yunnan Ethnic Minorities Tour
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