If you are already planning to visit Yunnan, see our festival tours.
The Torch (火把) Festival
Date: July/August (days 24 to 26 of the sixth lunar month)
Location: Lijiang
It is a traditional festival among the Yi, Naxi, and Bai minority groups (少数民族). According to the ancient rule of the Naxi people, the Torch Festival should last three days, and every family should light a big torch in front of their doors for the three days.
Recommended Tour: 3-Day Ancient Lijiang Tour
The Water Splashing (泼洒) Festival
Date: April 13 to 15
Location: Xishuangbanna
It is the most important festival celebrated by the Dai people of Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan. It includes splashing water, lantern floating and other joyful activities.
Recommended tour: 6-Day Xishuangbanna Tour
The Horse Race Festival
Date: May/June (5th of the fifth lunar month)
Location: Shangri-la
Falling on the same date as the Dragon Boat Festival, it is the biggest gathering of Tibetans in Yunnan and usually lasts about 3 days. During the celebrations, traditional performances and competitions like horse racing and wrestling (摔跤) will be held.
Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong
The Third Month Fair of the Bai Group
Date: April/May (days 15 to 21 of the third lunar month)
Location: Dali
It is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Bai people in Dali in western Yunnan. During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with people selling amazing minority items.
Recommended tour: 6-Day Yunnan Minorities Tour
【小题1】The Torch Festival and the Water Splashing Festival have the same _______.| A．date | B．location | C．lasting time | D．traditional event |
| A．The Torch Festival. | B．The Water Splashing Festival. |
| C．The Horse Race Festival. | D．The Third Month Fair of the Bai Group. |
| A．An advertising leaflet. | B．A newspaper report. |
| C．An educational magazine. | D．A business research. |
