About this Festival
The Dai New Year celebration. Water is splashed as blessings — the wetter you get, the luckier. Dragon boat races, peacock dances, floating lanterns and street parades along the Lancang River. A must-experience in Xishuangbanna.
Activity preview
| Date | Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | 20:00 | Welcome gala evening | Splashing Square |
| Apr 13 | 13:00 | Celebration & dragon boat race | Lancang River Viewing Platform |
| Apr 13 | 19:30 | 10,000 lantern release | Dragon Boat Plaza & Gaozhuang |
| Apr 14 | 08:30 | Grand cultural parade | Main streets → Splashing Square |
| Apr 15 | 11:00 | GRAND WATER SPLASHING! | Splashing Square + all streets |
Cultural Etiquette & Taboos
- DO NOT splash elderly, children, or pregnant women
- Use only clean water — no dirty/ice/hot water
- No high-pressure water guns or water balloons
- Do not splash moving vehicles
- Keep valuables in waterproof bags
- Do not splash people who decline
Visitor Information
📍 Venue
Gaozhuang Xishuangjing & Lancang River Waterfront
📍 Address
Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
🎫 Tickets & Fees
Free for splashing activities. Some venues (e.g. Starlight Night Market performances) may charge.
👔 What to Wear
Quick-dry T-shirt + dark shorts (light colors become see-through!). Waterproof phone case essential. Goggles recommended.
🚌 Getting There
Fly to Jinghong (JHG). Local buses during festival. Roads crowded — walk or bike best.
🌤 Weather Tips
April in Jinghong: 22-35°C, hot and dry. High UV — sunscreen essential.
📞 Contact
Xishuangbanna Tourism Bureau: +86 691-2129850
Official Source
Xishuangbanna government announces 2026 Dai New Year (Water Splashing Festival). Over 200,000 visitors expected. Main events: Splashing Square, Lancang River, Gaozhuang.
Source: https://www.xsbn.gov.cn/
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