Guilin Mountain and River Festival
Guilin Mountain and River Festival is a grand ceremony introduced by Guilin Municipal Government to tourists from home and abroad. It has been held 6 times from 1992 to 1997. the event features in integrating mountain and river sightseeing with local folk lore, arts performances with lantern decorations, shows and games, tourists soliciting activities with economic trade, and festivals with scenic spots along the Lijiang River. During the festival there are evenings to show Guiling's elegance, introduction and research of Guilin's scenery, folk customs, history and culture, and other cultural, artistic and recreational activities. Meanwhile, all kinds of expositions, trade fairs, negotiation meetings are held. The festival has broadened the influence, deepened the cultural content, and improved the development of Guilin tourism.
Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Contest is the grandest events on May 5th in Chinese lunar calendar. Guilin Dragon Boat Contest is held every 3 years. Participants actively make preparations and practice half a month in advance. The banks of the Lijiang River will be crowded with viewers on the day of May 5th. In the contest, dragon boats cleave on the river with the deafening sound of dragon boat songs, bells and drums. The winners will gain silver coins and a roasted pig. Participants attach great importance to the final win of the contest. It is a nice time to visit Guilin Dargon Boat Contest in May for tourists from home and abroad. Guilin held the first International Dragon Boat Contest in 1998, which attracted Dragon Boat troupes from Southeast Asian Countries, Hong Kong SAR, Macau, and China's Taiwan.