Lijiang Local Events
Add a splash of colour to your trip by coinciding it with one of the many vibrant and interesting Lijiang events. Check back here regularly for the latest information about upcoming news, celebrations, festivals and events in Lijiang.
Place: China (22 Jan 2012 - 6 Feb 2012)It is the biggest and important festival for Chinese!
Place: Lijiang Old Town (6 Feb 2012)
"Bangbang" or Stick Festival is a major market day in the Lijiang old town at the old market square.
Place: Baisha Township (12 Mar 2012)
On this day Naxi people worship their patron saint San Duo in a large communal ceremony held at Sanduo Temple, or Beiyue Temple, where the spirit of San Duo was originally enshrined.
Zhuanshan (Walk around the Mountain) Festival
Place: Lugu (Hu) Lake Area (25 Mar 2012)The Musuo people of Lugu Lake are revered as the only living matriarchal society in the world. For the Zhuanshan Festival, this Naxi minority sub-group dress in their best clothes to worship the Gemu (Lion) Goddess Mountain and pray for her protection.
Place: Lijiang (3 Apr 2012 - 20 Apr 2012)
There are 2 exchange markets in Lijiang, one is during March, and the other is in July. Both last about 15 days.
Place: Lijiang (5 Apr 2012)
Qingming Festival is one festival of importance for people to visit the graveyard of their ancestors.
Place: Lijiang Old Town and Ninglang County (24 Jul 2012 - 26 Jul 2012)
This is predominantly a Yi minority Festival, but is now also celebrated by the Naxi and Bai minorities.
Place: Lijiang, China (1 Oct 2012 - 7 Oct 2012)
It is the most popular holiday in China, many people go travelling during this holiday.
Place: Liming,Lijiang (20 Dec 2012 - 22 Dec 2012)
Kuoshi Festival is one of biggest and traditional festival for Lisu minority. Lisu people in different places use different ways to celebrate it!
