The 10 Best Events in China, China

November 26, 2021 Darwin Bolte

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a unitary sovereign state in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area, depending on the source consulted. China also has the most neighbor countries in the world. Governed by the Communist Party of China, it exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
Restaurants in China

1. Harbin Snow Fair

Harbin Fantasy Snow World, Daoli District, Harbin 150000 China +86 451 8819 2037 [email protected] http://www.xuebohui.com.cn
Excellent
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Harbin Snow Fair

Reviewed By classjo - Manila, Philippines

Went here with my wife and 5 year old on a feb via a private tour. As expected, place is very cold so prepare proper winter attire. The snow sculptures were amazing and some are really grand in scale. Aside from admiring the sculptures there are also fun activities for young and adults to enjoy. Highly recommend this pace if you visit harbin in winter

2. Yuexiu Light Show

No.988 Jiefang North Road Yuexiu Park, Guangzhou China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Yuexiu Light Show

3. Hankou Li Fair

Hankouli Business Street, Wuhan China
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Hankou Li Fair

4. Ice Festival Harbin

North bank of Songhua River, Songbei, Harbin 100005 China
Excellent
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Ice Festival Harbin

Harbin, the capital of China's frigid Heilongjiang province in the northest, plays host to China's biggest ice sculpture festival every January. The event is rooted in the region's ancient tradition of ice lantern making, and the modern-day incarnation of these lighted vessels are giant, elaborate scupltures made of ice, plastic and colored lights. Many tourists are unprepared for just how cold the region can get in winter, but the temperatures are perfect for allowing these grandiose ice exhibits from local and international artists to survive outdoors. Winter sports such as ice skating and sledding are popular side attractions.

Reviewed By 66MT - Derby, United Kingdom

The festival is across several sites in the city. The big attraction is Ice and Snow World, across the river to the north of the city centre in the Sanli Kiln area (marked in Google Maps etc. as Ice-Snow world, Ice and Snow Big World, or similar). This is a city of buildings made from bricks cuts from the river ice, with lights embedded between the bricks; very impressive and well-worth a visit despite the high (approx. 300RMB) entry cost. Arrive 1-1.5 hours before sunset to see the site in daylight, then the brightly-coloured lights come on as it gets dark to provide a winter wonderland! Many of the buildings have ice slides incorporated at a fairly gentle angle of slope (suitable for kids or adults); to use these, buy a plastic "bum sledge" from one of the vendors outside the entrance before you enter the site. Additional attractions inside the site include: small outdoor shows (dragon dances etc.); a movie theater (closed when we visited in Jan 2020, presumably due to concerns over the 2019-nCoV virus (corona virus) outbreak); a larger snow/ice slide on big rubber rings (not sure if an extra fee is charged for this?); various ice bikes etc. (extra fees?); and fast-food outlets. Other parts of the Ice Festival elsewhere in the city include

5. Hong Kong New Year Countdown

Around Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong China +852 2414 5555 http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/countdown.jsp
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Hong Kong New Year Countdown

Throughout most of China, the western calendar's marking of the new year is much less heralded than their own Lunar New Year. But with its colonial ties to Britain, Hong Kong honors the transition from December 31 to January 1 with as much fanfare as any western city. Victoria Harbor is the place to be to watch the clock count down to midnight each year, and, as the Chinese know how to do fireworks right, expect a spectacular pyromusical fireworkshow before heading out to other New Year's Eve parties around the city.

Reviewed By davidbF8254PW - England, United States

It was truly a unique experience to celebrate New Year in Hongkong onced in our lifetime. The fireworks was amazing. So beautiful! It is probably not so exotic anymore for the locals but for tourists like us, we enjoyed it a lot. We were advised by the Filipino staff at the restaurant in Al Dente where we had dinner that we don't need to go down to the harbour. It was enough to be where we are and we could see part of the fireworks. They said it would be difficult to get out of the crowd therefore best to watch it from the building where Al Dente was located. I think they were right. We got beautiful pictures and film out of the fireworks. Though my pictures included cranes, it was still beautiful. They are building something beside the HK Convention Centre. Hopefully next year, they will be done with the construction so tourists going to HK will have even better views.

6. The Cheung Chau Bun Festival

Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong 852 China http://www.discoverhongkong.com/tc/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/cultural-celebrations.jsp?page=2
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

The Cheung Chau Bun Festival

The Cheung Chau Bun Festival, held on Cheung Chau island in Hong Kong, is named for one of its most cherished features: bun snatching. The festival takes place from April to May annually and is one of many Taoist Da Jiu festivals held across greater China that ask the gods for peace in the region. Attractions include a parade of colorful floats and costumed children, as well as the bun snatching, where participants climb up steel towers or "mountains" covered in steamed lotus seed buns trying to snatch the highest one before snatching more as they race down.

7. Hong Kong Sevens

55 Eastern Hospital Rd, So Kon Po Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong China 785225048311 http://hksevens.com/about-us/40-years-of-the-sevens
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Hong Kong Sevens

Not many would guess that one of the most popular sporting events in Asia centres around rugby, but the Hong Kong Sevens does just that. Held annually at the famed Hong Kong stadium, this international rugby tournament brings together 28 teams from around the globe. Over the course of 3 days, upwards of 80,000 fans gather to watch the best rugby players in the world compete for the ultimate title. And, if you ever need a breather from the sporting action, there are plenty of other fun activities and musical entertainment to choose from.

8. Guangfu Temple Fair

Chenghuang Temple Zhongyou Square Guangzhou City God Temple, Guangzhou China
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

A popular fair for those seeking Cantonese culture and customs, the Guangfu Temple Fair takes place over several days in January, February, or March; the exact dates depend on the lunar calendar. A large parade through various streets in Guangzhou is a highlight of the fair, with hundreds of participants in traditional Chinese costumes performing for the crowds along the route. Restarted in 2011 after an absence of more than 100 years, this fair has entertainment for kids and adults alike, with puppet shows, bright lanterns and traditional foods all on display.

9. Huacheng Square Light Show

South of Huangpu Avenue Huacheng Square, Guangzhou 510630 China
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Huacheng Square Light Show

Every year, Guangzhou will have a free Light show for certain nights during the Spring Festival. It is a very popular New Year event among locals. Setting Guangzhou Tower as the centre, the two sides of Pearl River and new central axis line as the background, the show also combined with the live performances at Huacheng Square. Here, you will not only enjoy the modern lighting design, but also experience the traditional Chinese Culture of Lingnan area.

10. Harbin Ice Lantern Show

No.37 Senlin Street, Daoli Zhaolin Park, Harbin 150000 China +86 451 8469 2804
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 102 reviews

Harbin Ice Lantern Show

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