Blog Tag - Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival (龙船节 lóngchuán jié or 端午节 duānwǔ jié), which falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (Jun 3 this year), has been...
Events and Happenings in the ‘Jing Over Dragon Boat Pt.1 (Jun 21-22)
Are you staying in the capital over the Dragon Boat Holiday and looking for something to do? Well, here we’ve picked out a few things happening over...
Think Twice Before Saying "Happy Dragon Boat Festival" In Chinese
Duānwǔ Jié (端午节,Dragon Boat Festival) has long been a traditional holiday associated with many customs and superstitions in China. This year’s...
Where to Get the Best Zongzi in Beijing
If you’re like me, these past few weeks of working from home have felt like all your days sort of blend together. It’s hard telling weekdays apart...
3 Rice Dumpling Flavors That Make Beijingers Drool
You know the Dragon Boat Festival is right around the corner when people start prepping 粽子 zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling wrapped inside bamboo...
Zongzi Wrapup Round 1: Fancy Hotel Rice Dumplings
Dragon Boat Festival is coming up, and for those of you who weren’t aware yet, Monday, Jun 14 is a public holiday which either means no work (or...
Looking for a Zongzi Fix This Dragon Boat Festival? These Are the Best 3 in Beijing
Though you may not be familiar with the origins of Dragon Boat Festival, I would hazard to guess you've at least indulged in a zongzi. These Chinese...
Celebrate the Weekend With These Four Dragon Boat Festival Events
It's that time of the year again! Whether you are a paddle-mad boat fiend or prefer to sit back and nibble on dense and sticky pyramids of rice, here...
The Story Behind Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival (龙船节), also known Duanwu Jie (端午节) falls on the fifth day on fifth lunar month of every year (Thursday this time around) and...
The Beijinger's Complete Guide to the Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Weekend
The last long weekend of the year until September is upon us and the weather is fine. This summer is also officially the beginning of weekend, and it...
Getting Out of Beijing for Dragon Boat Festival: Day Trips
This weekend (June 20-22) is Dragon Boat Festival. Why not take this opportunity to explore the boundaries of this city? The borders of Beijing are...
The Story Behind Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival (龙船节), also known Duanwu Jie (端午节) falls on the fifth day on fifth lunar month of every year and since 2008, has been considered...
Things to do This Dragonboat Festival
Hallelujah! The long weekend is coming! Make the most of your Dragon Boat Festival with these events and special deals. Most of these events are...
Plan a Dragon Boat Festival Picnic with The Rug's All New Summer Picnic Brunch
Fancy a picnic in the park but don't know what to take or where to go? Let The Rug's new Summer Picnic Brunch do the thinking for you. Available only...
EAT: GLB Crawfish Boil and Other Eats for Dragon Boat Festival
This Saturday, June 20, is Dragon Boat Festival, and the corresponding day off on Monday, June 22, means a long weekend and plenty of opportunity for...