Brief Introduction

China boasts many picturesque locations. Different places are characterized by diverse places of interest. In order to make these scenic locations better known to people and publicize Chinese culture in general, the governments in different regions organize festivals which utilize local tourist resorts. Because these festivals are closely linked with the famous local scenic places and are full of amusements and activities which give visitors an insight into local customs in a relaxed atmosphere, they are known as tourist festivals.

Below are some of the most important and famous tourist festivals in China; each of which has its own distinctive characteristics.

January		Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
		Spring Festival Flower Fai
February		Lantern Festival in Zigong Sichuan
April		Hainan International Coconut Festival
		Luoyang Peony Fair
		Weifang International Kite Festival
		Chang'an Annual lnternational Calligraphy Meeting
		Fujian Mazu Festival
June		Yueyang International Dragon Boat Festival
July		Jiayuguan Pass International Glider Festival
		Mt. Wutai International Tourist Month
August		Qingdao International Beer Festival
		Xinjiang Grape Festival
September		Dalian International Fashion Festival
		Xian Ancient Culture Art Festival
		Zhengzhou International Shaolin Martial Arts Festival
		Qufu International Confucius Culture Festival
		Zhangjiajie International Forest Festival
		Suzhou Silk Tourist Festival
		Shanghai Huangpu Tourist Festival
		Hubei Three Gorges Art Festival
October and November		Huangshan Mountain International Tourist Festival
		Jingdezhen International Pottery and Porcelain Festival
		Guilin Scenery Festival