Things To Do in Southwest China
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Southwest China Attractions
Select Festivals in the Southwest
| Festival | Location | Lunar Calendar | 2010 | 2011 |
| Dragon Lantern (Miao) | Tai Jiang | 15th of 1st | Feb 28 | Feb 17 |
| Huapao (Dong) | Cong Jiang | 28th of 1st | Mar 5 | Mar 2 |
| Sanduo (Naxi) | Lijiang | 8th of 2nd | Mar 13 | Mar 12 |
| Water Splashing Festival (Dai) | Jinghong Xishuangbanna | (Apr 13-15 fixed in Western calendar) | ||
| Sanyuesan | Dong areas | 3rd of 3rd | Apr 16 | Apr 5 |
| Sanyue Jie (Bai) | Dali | 15th of 3rd | Apr 28 | Apr 17 |
| Sisters' Meal Festival (Miao) | Tai Jiang/Shidong | 15th-17th of 3rd | Mar 29-31 | Apr 17-19 |
| Siyueba (Miao) | Huangping | 8th of 4th | May 21 | May 10 |
| Raosanling (Bai) | Dali | 23rd-25th of 4th | June 5-7 | May 25-27 |
| Dragon Boat (Miao) | Shidong | 25th of 5th | July 6 | June 26 |
| Chabai Singing (Buyi) | Xingyi | 21st of 6th | July 23 | Jul 21 |
| Huoba Jie (Bai) | Dali | 24th of 6th | July 26 | Jul 24 |
| Zhuan Shan Jie | Lugu Hu | 25th of 7th | Aug 25 | Aug 23 |
| Miao New Year | Lei Shan | last 10 days of 10th | 4th week Nov | 2nd week Oct |
**Dates are based on information provided by local tourism sources. However, there are many date fluctuations, especially with festivals like the Miao New Year. Check with the local CITS or other local sources before setting off.