China celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, which fell on June 10 this year. The three-day festival saw a significant increase in tourism and domestic spending, with 110 million trips made across the country, marking a 6.3% increase from the previous year. Total travel spending reached 40.35 billion yuan ($5.57 billion), up 8.1% year-on-year. The box office totaled 378 million yuan ($52.16 million) during the holidays. Dragon boat races, a key highlight of the festival, were held in various regions, including Hunan, Guangdong, and Fujian provinces. The National Immigration Administration reported that daily inbound and outbound passenger trips during the festival reached 1.75 million, a 32.5% increase from last year. Traditional activities such as making zongzi, glutinous rice dumplings, were widely enjoyed, and various cultural events were held to celebrate the festival's rich heritage. The festival also saw international participation, with celebrations in places like Cape Town, South Africa, and among international students in Tianjin, China.
110 million trips made across China during Dragon Boat Festival holiday https://t.co/aahL8ZcGME
With family and friends cheering on, 54-year-old Weng Yanping and 21 other all-female members, with the average age of over 40, participated in the competition held in the Miluo River in Hunan province to commemorate the #DragonBoatFestival. https://t.co/DGUiEbFpBG https://t.co/GezyjFYc0O
Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional festival celebrated across #China on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on June 10 this year. On this occasion, people eat zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, and celebrate the festival with dragon boat… https://t.co/tl8sCSuIY0
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As the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holidays, also known as #Duanwu Festival, were celebrated from Saturday to Monday, domestic producers of the dragon boats, the iconic item of the festival, witnessed their robust time of the year. https://t.co/zBCsbqOWUO https://t.co/WQ3ComROoY
China saw 110 million domestic tourist trips made during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 6.3 percent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said https://t.co/ejPbOp0b7e https://t.co/FmWRV3Gjkq
Inbound and outbound tourism also saw a remarkable boom during the holidays, despite being short, with some indicators surging as much as 200 percent from last year’s levels. The robust growth in cross-border travel is supported by China’s proactive efforts to further open up its… https://t.co/FOWH3KMDTh
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China saw 110 million domestic tourist trips made during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 6.3% from the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Monday. Domestic tourists spent 40.35 billion yuan (about $5.57 billion) during the holiday from… https://t.co/GPX0XZRhXN
The box office totaled 378 million yuan ($52.16 million) in China during the Dragon Boat Festival holidays as of 9 pm on Monday, with a total of 1.38 million screenings. This sets a new record for the number of screenings during the Dragon Boat Festival period in history. https://t.co/IHxYV078Ru
Rich activities were held overseas to celebrate China's Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, which traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. #Duanwu #DragonBoatFestival https://t.co/GLqeHPJsLD
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Embracing Tradition: The Dragon Boat Festival #TheVibe #DragonBoatFestival #Duanwu https://t.co/Fclb5zL6sp
Today is China's traditional holiday #DragonBoatFestival. Across China, people celebrate by eating Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings. There are variations of Zongzi, and my personal favorite is the sweet type with a cup of black tea. https://t.co/UCtFcPmipQ
Take a glimpse of some folk customs across China to celebrate the Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on Monday this year. #Duanwu #DragonBoatFestival https://t.co/YaUqYeDpBX
Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with Cysic and some delicious zongzi🐉 https://t.co/fmKDJrEigw
Taiwan nighttime dragon boat racing puts modern twist on ancient tradition https://t.co/bMR2CBYsWl
How Gen Z sees the world: Does Vietnam also celebrate China's Dragon Boat Festival? https://t.co/AmGF219lGO
The second Cultures of China—Cape Town #DragonBoatFestival, jointly organized by the Cape Town Dragon Boat Association and the Cape Town Chinese community, was held on Saturday in Cape Town, South Africa. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/2iRjz9NHLw
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, falls on Monday this year. International students in north China's Tianjin are invited to celebrate the festival with the locals. #GLOBALink https://t.co/XZOSkh5es3
Dragon boat festival in Hong Kong. Mountain people mountain sea! https://t.co/sffdQxuYhg
As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, dragon boat races gain momentum worldwide, showcasing the sport's rich heritage and universal values of teamwork and perseverance. From Shanghai to London, this ancient tradition continues to foster cultural exchange and unity.… https://t.co/xbjgyd8PIJ
During the Dragon Boat Festival holidays, a total of 110 million trips were made in China, up 6.3 percent year-on-year. Total travel spending grew by 8.1 percent year-on-year to 40.35 billion yuan ($5.57 billion), according to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on… https://t.co/dAcFxkInl2
China witnessed a sustained tourism boom during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holidays that ended on Monday, with robust growth in spending and travel, according to data from several online travel platforms on Monday, adding to a growing list of indicators pointing to a… https://t.co/hbywaFkG0y
Originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the dragon boating customs in Luodian, Shanghai, has kept prosperous with long-lasting vitality. Nowadays, it has become an iconic folk custom activity during #DragonBoatFestival in Shanghai. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/b1JdEmYVkv
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, which was Monday this year https://t.co/cAQyIk4sbN https://t.co/tqaCVftmrD
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Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, is a traditional delicacy that Chinese people eat on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, which is celebrated on June 10 this year. #Zongzi #DragonBoatFestival #China #boat #festival https://t.co/TznhxGINU3
Dragon Boat Season Paddlers participate in dragon boat competitions in Guangdong province, June 2024. VCG https://t.co/Ib6inWSR46
Amidst the lively echoes of cheers and rhythmic drumbeats filling the air, a four-day dragon boat race sets sail in southwest China's Guizhou Province to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. Join Xinhua's Wu Si to discover more about this celebration https://t.co/kkdwVB4U32
People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the #DragonBoatFestival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/GP3KAEnsF6
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Wish you an excellent Dragon Boat Festival day https://t.co/1TAtkWUQQR https://t.co/JOUe9iG9Mt
🌾 Happy Dragon Boat Festival!🥰 LightCycle wishes everyone a joyful Dragon Boat Festival, filled with the aroma of rice dumplings and abundant happiness. May you spend quality time with your family, wishing you peace and good health! ✨ #DragonBoatFestival #LightCycle https://t.co/A3P9EAnUFA
Beanz love the Dragon Boat Festival 🐲 https://t.co/216AId7NqG
The aroma of delicious zongzi in the air, the sounds of the dragon boats gliding across the water, and the warmth of our community make this year's Dragon Boat Festival truly extraordinary 🐲 Today, we celebrate not just the races but the enduring spirit of camaraderie and… https://t.co/FWKppem1u9
Wishing a happy Dragon Boat Festival to everyone in #Taiwan & all those celebrating around the world. I hope you enjoy this holiday with family, friends, & some delicious zongzi! https://t.co/MIQWOwuKfU
To celebrate the upcoming Duanwu, or the #DragonBoatFestival, dragon boat races were held in many places in China. The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/qeXfBXCj0N
Happy Dragon Boat Festival! https://t.co/SrkGfVuK4H
Live: The 2024 Chinese Dragon Boat Race runs from June 9 to 10 in Yancheng City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Join our live stream to watch the race, see the dragon boats compete and slice through the waves together. #DragonBoatFestival https://t.co/Bzg1RbAKoD
Ask Yi-Large about the origins of eating "Zongzi" and boating on the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, officially marking the start of summer! 😎 https://t.co/L95RUL5mWa
As the #DragonBoatFestival approaches, over 80 #Taiwan residents in Fuzhou and cross-Strait marriage families come together to experience the art of making zongzi. #StraitTalk https://t.co/S6tUGsqyr2
People in #Taiwan🇹🇼 celebrate #DragonBoatFestival by hanging fragrant herbs & enjoying delicious #Zongzi. We wish our friends around the world a happy festival & a healthy summer filled with fun! https://t.co/5MPM6cfdbY
#DragonBoatFestival is a time for zongzi rice dumplings and dragon boat races. Here's wishing you happy moments of family reunions, savoring delicious dumplings, enjoying the charm of traditional culture, and peace and health! #CulturalJourney https://t.co/qysObOpR5C
#ChinaCanvas Sichuan locals celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival with a lively duck catching contest. Join us in embracing tradition (and ducks!) during this festive time. #DragonBoatFestival #CulturalJourney https://t.co/thTlPT5iMe
Happy Dragon Boat Festival! The celebration wouldn't be complete without #zongzi. #TECOBOSTON https://t.co/4xFq4QJU4K
#TrendingNow Escape the summer heat this Dragon Boat Festival holiday with a refreshing waterfront getaway to Xiangyang, Hubei. 🌊 https://t.co/gFjnjc5J71
A series of dragon boat races are being held in Putian, China's #Fujian province to mark the #DragonBoatFestival, which falls on June 10 this year. #CulturalJourney https://t.co/oPK851FMlf
#TrendingNow With the #DragonBoatFestival approaching, how many ways do you know to wrap #zongzi? #food #CulturalJourney https://t.co/E1S7bbDJyP
Festivals in #AI: Sights and Sounds of Dragon Boat Festival https://t.co/tz7hketCKA
It's Dragon Boat Festival time in China. The key is the Dragon Boat Drift https://t.co/qYQslrtjlf
On the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, tourists flocked to the Shenxianju Scenic Area in Zhejiang province. #travel #China https://t.co/LQ9nf25JWg
As the Dragon Boat Festival holidays kicked off on Saturday, China has seen a robust consumption growth ranging from increasing passenger trips, a strong box office, and spending on festival related products, showing a continuous rebounding and strong resilience of the world’s… https://t.co/6gA9WFG6dP
As the Dragon Boat Festival holidays kicked off on Saturday, China has seen a robust consumption growth ranging from increasing passenger trips, a strong box office, and spending on festival related products, signaling a continuous rebounding and strong resilience of the world’s… https://t.co/Ftfjnw3iyL
China cashes in on vibrant Dragon Boat Festival holiday spending https://t.co/7EeYHCvMbf
Dragon boat races, Zongzi making, folk performances—across China, people experience the charm and beauty of traditional Chinese culture through these festive activities during the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 10 this year. #ChinaInspires https://t.co/778uzXcp6B
Listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival in China, encompasses numerous fascinating traditions and activities. https://t.co/wFmgst2e0Z
Across China, people make zongzi, a glutinous rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, to mark the upcoming Duanwu, or Dragon Boat Festival, which will be celebrated on Monday to commemorates the ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). https://t.co/BD1ZQVrKRl
To welcome the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on Monday, breeders at Harbin Northern Forest Zoo in Heilongjiang province prepared a festival feast, complete with various zongzi, the special food for the festival, for animals at the zoo. https://t.co/P5wL2AXgoP https://t.co/eaQELU0UKj
As the country gears up for both the two-day gaokao and the three-day traditional festival --– Dragon Boat Festival holidays (Saturday-next Monday), a mix of excitement and challenges awaits students, their families and the general public alike. https://t.co/NasXTc96o2
Traditional fair radiates with the spirit of Duanwu Festival https://t.co/RX6Jd2SCHr https://t.co/dP0v8oduZC
Colorful activities held across China to celebrate upcoming #DragonBoatFestival https://t.co/Z5a6SMYQ0q https://t.co/56TNcf8gNM
As the #DragonBoatFestival approaches, Chinese people are busy making #zongzi, glutinous rice dumplings stuffed with various fillings. Take a glimpse at the art of zongzi-making! #CulturalJourney https://t.co/WXEuB40sRh
CMG to air Dragon Boat Festival special showcasing Chinese traditions https://t.co/TFByarakA9
#China’s tourism sector is poised for another travel peak during the upcoming #DragonBoatFestival and summer vacation period, following the resurgence in tourist numbers seen during the May Day holidays. This trend highlights the enduring vitality of China’s domestic consumption,… https://t.co/pmBqMALuyT
With the #DragonBoatFestival just around the corner, in Foshan, South China's Guangdong province, dragon boat #race training has kicked off, staging a thrilling display of competitive speed. #CulturalJourney #culture https://t.co/sH7c3Zx7rO
During #China's Dragon Boat Festival from Saturday to Monday, the daily inbound and outbound passenger trips are expected to reach 1.75 million, a 32.5% increase from the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration. https://t.co/KQSQ063zwp
China will likely see some 1.75 million people enter and exit the country each day during the upcoming three-day Dragon Boat Festival, up 32.5% from a year earlier, the National Immigration Administration estimated. The daily average number of entry and exit passengers at… https://t.co/lO1zyioCdK
Zongzi, glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves😋, are a must for the annual #DragonBoatFestival🐲, which falls on June 10 this year. https://t.co/FN2zkupSzF
As the #DragonBoatFestival approaches, teams from Zixing city, Hunan province, have stepped up their training to prepare for the annual dragon boat race. https://t.co/gG7TJ94Kv9