China — Events
Qiantang Tidal Bore-Watching Festival
September 15, 2010
This sometimes spectacular tidal bore - the world’s tallest - is best seen during Mid-Autumn Festival, although it’s possible to view it throughout the year whenever the highest tide occurs (at the beginning and middle of each lunar month.
West Lake International Fireworks Show
October 15, 2010
The famous lake is lit up night after night in a spectacular fireworks display.
Shanghai Biennale
December 1, 2011 - January 31, 2012
The Shanghai Biennale is a series of talks, lectures, exhibitions and installations in various venues throughout Shanghai. Each biennale tackles a particular theme through a series of innovative and challenging displays and exhibitions.
Shanghai Literary Festival
February 29, 2012 - March 18, 2012
Writers from across China, Asia and the world attend what is China’s largest annual literary festival.
Longhua Temple Fair
March 24, 2012
This fair, held in Shanghai for several weeks during the third lunar month (late March, April or early May), is eastern China’s largest and oldest folk gathering, with all kinds of snacks, stalls, jugglers and stilt walkers.
Beijing International Kite Festival
April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Kicking off with a colorful opening ceremony that involves dragon dances, music and kite displays, this annual event held in Beijing attracts kite-flying teams from all over the world. The tradition of kite flying dates back over 100 years in China, and kites dating back to this early period are on display at the festival as well as plenty of newer models.
Chinese Grand Prix
April 7, 2012
The Chinese leg of the Formula One World Championship is held at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Longjing Spring Tea Festival
April 21, 2012 - April 25, 2012
A popular celebration of the harvest and sale of the new season’s Longjing tea crop.
West Lake Lotus Festival
July 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
The blossoming of China’s favorite aquatic flower heralds a carpet of color across the lake and a month-long festival of music, dance and floral exhibitions.
Shoton Festival
August 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Lhasa’s ‘Yoghurt’ festival is a highlight of the religious year. A large thangka is unfurled behind Drepung Monastery amidst clouds of incense and cheers from local pilgrims, before the crowds descend to the Norbulingka (summer palace of the Dalai Lamas) for epic picnics and performances of traditional Tibetan opera.
