Chengdu Flower FairChengdu Flower Fair has more than 1000 yeas' history; it started in Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty. It is in Qingyang Palace, which is outside the western gate of Chengdu. At that time, all the flower nursery holders near Chengdu will take their rare flowers, potted flowers and potted landscapes to Qingyang Palace, and then set up a stall to sell all of them. During this period, besides some traditional celebrations, there are some other celebrations such as birds market, books market and drawing and writing selling.
Xinjin Dragon Boat RaceOn May 5th of Chinese lunar year, the people in the south always hold the Dragon Boat Race. This is one of their traditional customs. Although Chengdu is to the north of the Yangtze River, it is a region of rivers and lakes. Because of this, the Dragon Boat Race has a very long history. During this competition, besides some traditional shows like Dragon Boat ferries, there still is the exhibition of the mould making of the dragon boats and the travelling at night by colored boats.
Time: During the Dragon Boat Festival (every June or July).