When the summer approaches with its unique fresh aroma, it is also the time to embrace Dragon Boat Festival.
As one of the most significant holidays celebrated in China, the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is also the most history-honored one. The festival originates from a moving story, in memory of a patriotic poet----Chu Yuan. Literally referring to the fifth day in May (in Chinese lunar calendar) in China, Dragon Boat Festival is a time for protection from evil and disease for the rest of the year. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in various ways, esp. featuring dragon boats races and tzungtzu (bamboo leaves filled with cooked rice) eating.
This year Dragon Boat Festival will be celebrated in May 28, which is also the best time to travel in China. Here are the itineraries recommended by TourOChina. Wish you all a happy and refreshing holiday!

May is an ambivalent month that experiences both the blossom drop sadness and leaves booming joyfulness. It is a best visiting time as Suzhou Gardens and Hangzhou West Lake along with the Shopping Paradise-Shanghai are full of enthusiasm and dynamics. Besides, the national wide Dragon-boat Festival will be also celebrated in May with dragon-boat race and tzungtzu(zongzi) to be the most representative elements. What's more, Hangzhou is famous for its Chiantang River Bore, which has attracted thousands of travelers both home and abroad to come and witness the splendid scene

Shanghai-Suzhou-Hangzhou 4 Days Tour Price from US $134.00

Like a pearl set in the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, Shanghai is the showcase of China's fast growth and a bonanza of tourist attractions, and cultural activities. Hangzhou and Suzhou are rivals for the position of "Heaven on Earth" and it truly is hard to separate them. This tour is an excellen...

East China 7 Days Tour Price from US $567.00

East China is a geographical and a loosely-defined cultural region that covers the eastern coastal area of China. This tour is a wonderful combination of historical culture and beautiful nature scenes of eastern China.

Shanghai-Suzhou-Zhouzhuang-Shanghai 5-Day Ama... Price from US $175.00

You will have the opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of Suzhou and the prosperous and modern Shanghai.

Since the Dragon-boat Festival is a national wide grand event, a lot of Chinese minorities such as Zang, Zhuang, Dai, Miao etc. also celebrate it stamped with their unique styles. Such local activities of minorities as horse racing, insects repelling etc. are available. If you want to experience something different, come and join us!

6 Days to Kunming Combined With Lijiang Price from US $600.00

Escape from the hustle and bustle in city life. Come and refresh yourself in breathtaking Lijiang and Kunming. You also have the opportunity to experience the diversity of different minorities there.

Picturesque Lijiang 3 Days Price from US $160.00

Escape from the hustle and bustle in city life. Come and refresh yourself in breathtaking Lijiang. You also have the opportunity to experience the diversity of different minorities there.

Yunnan 8 Days Visit to Kunming - Dali - Lijia... Price from US $800.00

Escape from the hustle and bustle in city life. Come and refresh yourself in breathtaking Yunnan. You also have the opportunity to experience the diversity of different minorities there.

Yangtze River is closely related to the story of Dragon Boat Festival where you can not only enjoy the scenery but also appreciate traditional celebration of the festival----dragon boat racing. The dreamy landscape will take your breath away and dust your heart which is exhausted from the hustle and bustle of city life. Start your journey now.

Yangtze Cruise and Four Amazing Cities Combin... Price from US $1800.00

You will be impressed by China diversity. This 14-day covers Shanghai-China's biggest city, Beijing-capital of China, Xi'an-ancient city with imposing Terracotta Warriors, and cruise on Yangtze River-cradle of Chinese culture.

Shanghai-Yichang-Yangtze-Chongqing 8-Day (Ups... Price from US $1130.00

Shanghai is the biggest city in China and also a international metropolitan. Now many foreigners come to this modern city for travelling, business and shopping. Besides Shanghai, this one-week tour will also present the opportunity for you to cruise on the Yangtze River-cradle of Chinese culture wit...

9-Day Tour to Beijing, Chongqing, Yangtze Riv... Price from US $1305.00

This 9-day tour is a combination of Beijing and Yangtze River. Beijing, the capital city of China, is the political and economic center of China. This ancient city was ever the capital of many dynasties during China's long history. Yangtze River is thought to be the cradle of Chinese culture. It bo...

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