April travel recommendations to experience the most dazzling ethnic style

Xishuangbanna: Dai Water Splashing Festival

Time: April 13th to 15th

There are many festivals for ethnic minorities, but in Yunnan, the grandest festival is Water Splashing Festival of Dai Nationality in Xishuangbanna. "Water Splashing Festival" is actually the New Year of the Dai people. This year's Water Splashing Festival will be held from April 13th to 15th. In addition to having "water battles" in Jinghong City in the Dai Autonomous Prefecture and other places, tourists can also enjoy the "Manchu and Han Banquet" on the Lancang River and admire the spectacular dragon boats. race. At the gala, you can also enjoy the wonderful song and dance performances of the Dai, Brown, Hani, Jino and other ethnic minorities.

The Water Splashing Festival generally lasts for three days for big splashing and seven days for small splashing. During this period, Dai men, women, and children all dress up in festive costumes and perform "shows" to bathe the Buddha and splash water on each other to bless each other. During this period, the Dai people will use homemade fireworks to celebrate the happiest New Year's Day, which is called "Fang Gaosheng". The higher and further away the village is, the more auspicious it will be to people.

The Water Splashing Festival coincides with the "border crossing", so tourists can not only enjoy the spontaneous celebration activities of ethnic minorities, but also participate in celebration meetings and dragon boat races on the banks of the Lancang River; and enjoy " The "Song of the Lancang River" song and dance gala brings joy; during the event, there are also folk entertainment activities such as sand-making and cockfighting competitions, and a long banquet will be held on the viewing platform beside the Lancang River.

When you go to Xishuangbanna during the Water Splashing Festival, in addition to experiencing the colorful folk activities and the charming ethnic customs, you can also take a look at the unique primitive forest scenery of Yunnan and appreciate the charm of Xishuangbanna, the kingdom of animals and plants. There is a tropical ravine rainforest in the primeval forest park. Along the way, you can enjoy strange landscapes such as roots, strangles, flowers on old stems, and ancient vines. In the dense jungle, you may even see the spectacular scene of hundreds of peacocks flying together.

Travel tips:

Accommodation: Xishuangbanna, Lincang, Dehong and other places are convenient for accommodation. There are hotels and inns of various grades in the city to choose from.

Food: Dai cuisine is a well-known ethnic dish in Yunnan, which is divided into barbecue, cold, steamed, fried, etc. Representative dishes include grilled chicken with lemongrass, grilled fish with lemongrass, beef spread, boiled chicken with sour bamboo shoots, bamboo tube rice, yellow ant eggs, boiled chicken with sour bamboo shoots, bitter vegetable egg crisps, fried bee pupae, etc.

Tip: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in Xishuangbanna in April, so it is best to bring a coat. It is best to bring two sets of changes of clothes when participating in the Water Splashing Festival. It is best to wear a T-shirt, beach pants with elastic bands, sandals, and flip-flops when splashing in the water.

Guizhou: Baili Azalea Festival

Time: March 28 to May 10

Among the tourist attractions in Guizhou, there is a strange flower with Guizhou's unique peaks, waterfalls and caves also attract tourists. This is the "Baili Dujuan" located at the junction of Qianxi and Dafang counties in northwest Guizhou.

The "Baili Rhododendron" is the largest native Rhododendron forest that has been identified in China so far. The flower area stretches for 50 kilometers and runs through two counties, four districts and eight townships. It is known as the "Hundred Rhododendron". Rhododendron Garden" is now a National Forest Park.

In this naturally formed rhododendron forest belt that stretches for more than a hundred miles, you can see a mountain of red azaleas connected to a mountain of yellow azaleas from a distance. The mountains are red and yellow, and there are clusters of wild flowers all over the mountains, which are extremely gorgeous. There are many varieties of rhododendrons, mainly including rhododendrons, rhododendrons, rhododendrons, and rhododendrons.

Affected by the climate, the blooming period of Baili Rhododendron has been advanced this year. It will enter the peak flowering period one month after starting around March 25. This is the best time to visit Baili Rhododendron National Forest Park. Because it is located in a karst development area, it has formed a natural landscape resource of strange mountains and rivers and colorful rhododendrons. There are Yi, Miao, Buyi and other ethnic minorities living in the park, with rich ethnic customs.

Travel information:

Transportation: This year, the Huang (Ni Tang) Pu (Di) third-level tourist highway has been completed and opened to traffic. Tourists can directly start from Guiyang and follow the Guibi Highway to Huang Nitang, and then along Huangpu Road from Huangnitang to Baili Dujuan Puti Scenic Area.

Food: Zhijin cake has long been famous for its sweet, soft and glutinous taste. It can be used as a staple food or as a snack. The most distinctive breakfast variety is the chicken noodle, among which the clear soup chicken noodle is the most famous.

Luoyang: Asia’s largest peony festival

Time: April 1st to May 5th

Every year from April to May, it is The season when peonies call the shots. Therefore, every time at this time, Luoyang will hold the Peony Festival to record the most beautiful moments of peonies.

The 28th Luoyang Peony Fair will be held grandly in Luoyang from April 1st to May 5th this year. You can participate in the launching ceremony of this year's Peony Fair. In Luoyang National Garden, Wangcheng Park, Shenzhou Peony Garden, Xiyuan Park, National Peony Garden, International Peony Garden and other places, more than ten peony-themed parks will set off Luoyang. Full of nobility. You can also attend the stamp issuance ceremony of this Luoyang Peony Fair and enjoy the 20th Folk Culture Temple Fair. During this period, the Huayi Stars Peony Concert will also be staged at the same time.

In addition to the colorful peony cultural activities, there are also rich tourism resources in and around Luoyang City, which is located in the Central Plains. You can go east to Zhengzhou, go south to Kaifeng, go southwest to Wudang Mountain, and go west to Xi'an and Huashan. This flower viewing trip will definitely not make you feel boring.

Travel tips:

Accommodation: Luoyang Mingyuan International Youth Hostel and Nonseyuan Hotel are cost-effective hotels, with standard room prices ranging from 120 yuan to 150 yuan/room. The Shiyuan Guest House and Juhe Hotel near Peony Square are also good.

Food: Luoyang's "water banquet" is a must-eat. The so-called "water banquet" is firstly famous for its soup, and secondly, eating one dish for another, one after another, like flowing clouds and flowing water. In addition, slurry noodles, non-turning soup, Ma Ti Street Zhangjia wontons, Xin'an hot noodle dumplings, Hu spicy soup, Pan Jinhe roast chicken, mutton soup, and meatball soup are the most famous snacks in Luoyang.

Hainan: "March 3rd" of the Li ethnic group

Time: The third day of the third lunar month (April 8th in the Gregorian calendar)

"March 3rd" is the "March 3rd" of the Li ethnic group in Hainan A cultural resource that has been handed down for thousands of years, it is also a traditional festival for young men and women of the Li ethnic group to pursue love and happiness. It is known as the "Valentine's Day of ethnic minorities".

Every "March 3", Li compatriots from various villages gather in the wilderness, carrying Shanlan rice wine and bamboo tube rice, holding powder gun and archery competitions, and middle-aged and elderly Li men and women singing duets , bamboo pole dancing and other distinctive folk activities. At that time, you can also see young men and women in pairs engaging in the unique love method of "mountain love".

On this day, when night falls, young men and women light blazing bonfires on the hillsides and river banks. The girls are dressed in colorful dresses and various bracelets, and the boys wear red scarves around their waists. , holding flower umbrellas in hand, began to celebrate. Amidst the cheerful music, traditional dances with ethnic characteristics such as bamboo pole dance, betel nut dance, and hunting dance were performed. Songs came and went, and young men and women expressed their admiration to each other.

Connected festivals: During the "March 3rd" period of the lunar calendar, the "Hainan International Coconut Festival" will be held in Haikou City, Wenchang County, Tongshi City, and Sanya City in Hainan Province, and the Coconut City Lantern Festival and Coconut Street will be held. , Li and Miao Festival, international dragon boat race, national martial arts competition, cultural and sports performances, Li and Miao wedding, ancestor worship, etc.

Food: Li specialty delicacies include yellow rice, bamboo tube rice, fish tea, sweet glutinous rice, Lijia sauerkraut, Lijia pickled fish, etc.

Weifang: International Kite Festival

Time: April 20 to 25

Weifang, Shandong Province is the world-famous "Kite Capital of the World". It has a long history and has been popular among the people since the Song Dynasty. Every spring, Weifang becomes a world of kites, with countless colorful kites flying in the sky blown by the breeze. The Kite Festival has been held for 25 times since 1984. During the Kite Festival, you will be able to see all the masterpieces of kites from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the present, and also see various types of kites from all over the world.

To participate in the Weifang Kite Festival, it is best to arrive before April 20, so as not to miss a series of "good shows" and colorful traditional folk art activities; and lifelike lanterns under the night. You can also go to Yangjiabu Village, not far from Weifang City. This is the hometown of kites. You can see the typical kite and woodblock New Year painting workshops in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and you can see the artists carving New Year paintings and making kites. The whole process.

Travel tips:

Transportation: Take buses No. 2, 5, 16, 22 and other buses in the city and get off at Bank of China Station.

Food: Weifang catering mainly focuses on Shandong cuisine. Special snacks include: Chaotian Hot Pot, Chicken and Duck Hele, Weifang Fire, Linqu Whole Sheep Feast, Treasure in the Box, Zhipan Roast Pork, and Golden Noodles , Ma Song cake, red braised sheep head, stir-fried pork, etc.

Qinghai: Guide Pear Blossom Festival

Time: April 20 to May 1

Every year in mid-to-late April, it is Qinghai Guide’s Pear Blossom Festival When the pear blossoms on both sides of the Yellow River are in full bloom, the city is full of colorful pear blossoms. The blossoming pear blossoms are like elves, attracting tourists to enjoy the flowers and have an outing. There is a poem that praises: "The fragrant wind and the rain of pear blossoms can't be found in the plateau but in the south of the Yangtze River." The Guide Pear Blossom Festival is held grandly at this time.

When pear blossoms are most prosperous, every village will be covered with pear blossoms. After enjoying the flowers, tourists can visit the farmland to see the plowing fields, taste the local tea and rice, and listen to the host telling some ancient and modern stories about the countryside, which is also fresh and interesting. In addition to the countryside, the best place to enjoy pear blossoms in Guide County is the county library. There are many tall pear trees in the courtyard of the library. During the flowering season, the courtyard is filled with a strong fragrance, and people who walk in feel like they are wrapped in pear blossoms. The yard of the County Party School and the campus of Guide County Middle School are also excellent places to enjoy pear blossoms.

In addition, Guide County is dominated by the scenery of the Yellow River. When you come to the Yellow River, which is known as "the most beautiful Yellow River in the world", you can take a speedboat to explore the beautiful scenery of the Yellow River at your own expense.

Travel tips:

Food: Mainly pasta, with a lot of beef, mutton and dairy products, and the taste is mostly spicy. Famous local snacks include cold noodles, offal, hotpot, hand-caught mutton, boiled mutton liver, flat fish, etc.

Transportation: Take a bus from Xining Bus Station to Guide County.