Dragon Boat Race is so exciting and bustling that you even take it as the fierce competition of the Boat Race on Olympic Games!

Here we list some popular sites for you to feel and watch how the Chinese celebrate their Double Fifth Festival!

1. Xixi March



Xixi international Dragon Boat Race is held in the Marsh Park, 5 km from the West Lake in Hangzhou. A large varieties tourists may enjoy here, such as watching the race, making Zongzi, seeing Kungfu Show, tasting delicious local snacks.



2. Phoenix Old Town (Fenghuang Town)

Phoenix Town is located in Hunan Province with more than 1,000 year history. The annual dragon boat race here is held in the Tuojiang River. You may also have a trip around surrounding attractions, such as Furong Town.

3. Yue Yang

Yue Yang in Hunan is known as the birthplace of dragon boat culture of China. 2500 years’ history left so much to the city. See what you may enjoy here: seeing dragon boat race, watching the motorboat, energized parachute and local customs performances. And many attractions are also worth your visit: Lake Dongtinghu, Yueyang Tower etc.

Labels: China Travel, Dragon Boat Festival

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