Water-Splashing Festival in mid-April: book early, bag your phone
Jinghong
The Dai New Year, around April 13–15, brings dragon-boat races on the Lancang, temple offerings and a citywide water fight. Getting soaked counts as a blessing, so expect it from strangers, but don't splash monks, the elderly or anyone clearly not playing.
What locals sayRepeat visitors love the chaos but warn about room prices and crowds that week.
- Cost
- Free on the streets
- Time
- 3 days · around Apr 13–15
- In Chinese
- 泼水节
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
