Yiwu International Trade City is experiencing a surge in sales of Dragon Boat Festival products, with traditional items like colorful ropes and sachets becoming highly popular. This year's products feature prominent 'Guochao' (national trend) and intangible cultural heritage elements, shifting sales from seasonal to year-round.
The Chongqing delegation made its debut at the 2026 All-England Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Manchester, showcasing the city's image and Bashu culture. The event, a significant platform for Sino-British cultural exchange, featured diverse participants united by dragon boat racing and a shared interest in Chongqing.
As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Guangzhou is experiencing a consumption boom, with many "China Time-honored Brands" launching festive products. The city is attracting a growing number of domestic and international tourists, with hotel searches soaring due to events like dragon boat races and football matches. Brands like Guangzhou Restaurant and Li Zhan Ji are innovating with new products and designs, while Huang Shang Huang is expanding its global reach.
China Railway has started selling tickets for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday travel period, which runs from June 18-22. Travelers can purchase tickets for June 18 starting today via the 12306 website or app. New regulations also take effect, including restrictions for passengers with past violations and changes to connecting ticket rules.
Starbucks' 2026 Dragon Boat Festival gift boxes focus on stylish reusable bags and new ice mooncake flavors like "Mango Pomelo Sago" and "Sicilian Coffee." The boxes also include mochi-like desserts and a savory-sweet mocha almond pork floss roll. Pre-orders are open until June 14.
China Railway has started selling tickets for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which runs from June 18-22. Tickets for June 18 are available today, with purchases possible via the 12306 website or app.
The Immigration Agency of Taiwan is reminding the public to avoid bringing pork products from affected areas into the country, especially with the Dragon Boat Festival approaching. Violators face fines up to NT$1 million, with 542 individuals fined NT$200,000 in the past year, and 144 foreign travelers unable to enter due to unpaid fines.
Kaohsiung's Shennong Market celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with a focus on local produce, offering a "Rice Dumpling Making DIY" with traceable pork and a "Namaxia Hunter's Set Meal" cooking demonstration featuring indigenous ingredients and seasonal vegetables.
Tainan hotels are rolling out creative Dragon Boat Festival promotions, including chocolate zongzi, gift certificates with zongzi purchases, and family-friendly workshops, as competition heats up for the holiday.
