The cultural and tourism extravaganza is rich in meaning.
The Dragon Boat Festival holiday has concluded successfully.
“Dragon Boat Festival” mini holiday
Luzhi Ancient Town Has Launched Its “Guest-Caring Mode”
A Rich and Diverse “Cultural and Tourism Feast”
Let the tourists spend
An interesting, enriching, and unforgettable vacation.
Ancient Town
Popularity bursts out of the “zongzi”
The ancient town of Luzhi, where a thousand years of cultural heritage blends with the festive traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival, is suffused throughout with a joyful and harmonious holiday spirit.
Beside the Lu Duan statue in the center of the town square, families and couples alike pause with their phones and cameras, capturing the joyful moments of the holiday. Along the old street, lined with shops, a steady stream of visitors savors the lively, down-to-earth charm of Luzhi Ancient Town as they stroll and sample its delights.
Like jade ribbons winding through the ancient town’s city river, visitors—whether strolling with family or wandering alongside friends—board a traditional oar‑powered boat to glide serenely across the water, taking in the poetic, ink‑and‑wash‑style splendor of the Jiangnan landscape and savoring the simple, idyllic charm of life lived by the water.
At each of these captivating sites, visitors journey across time and space—guided by artifacts, exhibits, and the insights of museum staff—gaining a profound appreciation for the rich cultural heritage积淀ed over centuries in the ancient town of Luzhi.
Activity
Full of “heat”
The festivities were vibrant and varied, with joyous celebrations unfolding one after another. During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Luzhi Ancient Town hosted a host of engaging, highly interactive, and delightfully entertaining events, drawing countless visitors to stop by and experience the unique charm of this traditional festival.
Delighted in its “zongzi”
Here’s the highlights!
Ye Shengtao’s Little Path
A Colorful World of Childhood Fun
The Ye Shengtao Path, inaugurated for the Dragon Boat Festival, has brought forth the joyful laughter of children. At the “Tao” Treasure Luzhi Fairy‑tale Bazaar, kids dressed in exquisite Hanfu or everyday attire transform into little shopkeepers, learning through play and finding fun in every lesson.
“Qu Yuan in Luzhi” — a children’s coloring and painting contest, where vibrant brushes and colorful hues brought joyful “childlike” fun to the ancient town of Luzhi.
Visitor Center
Heartwarming Free Clinic
Deep ties of the Dragon Boat Festival, with free medical services bringing health and well-being. Inside the Luzhi Tourist Center, the free clinic was held in a warm, orderly atmosphere, and the medical staff’s professional, enthusiastic, and meticulous care earned widespread recognition and praise from visitors and local residents alike.
Free medical consultation for good health
Baosheng Temple
Poetic splendor abounds.
At the “Fragrant Grasses in the Courtyard, Elegant Odes Through the Ages” Duanwu Festival Poetry Gathering—featuring a special showcase of poems by Mr. Fuli—adults and children alike gathered on a lush, verdant lawn to recite classical verses and engage in creative exchanges, deepening their pride in and love for the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
Shen Zhai
The Ceremony of Reaching Adulthood
At the exquisitely carved and painted Shen Residence, the “Blossoms at the Tip of the Beanstalk: A Water‑Town Ceremony of Adulthood” experience for young women from Luzhi drew enthusiastic participation from numerous visitors. Dressed in “azure lotus gowns and pale pink skirts,” the young ladies performed the traditional bow to the principal guests and the assembled spectators, showcasing the elegance and grace befitting China’s time‑honored tradition of propriety and ritual.
Jin Ye • Qing Dian Lüzhí
Cultural Feast
At Jin Ye • Qingdian Luzhi—formerly the Jiangnan Cultural Park, where every step is a scenic delight—the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Sings of a New Life, Passing on Beauty to a New Era” Luzhi Mountain Song performance brought forth soaring, rousing melodies and graceful vocal styles, allowing visitors to experience up close the cultural charm of Luzhi’s water-town heritage.
At the “Dragon Boat Festival in Paintings: A Joyful Journey Through Jiangnan” event, a vibrant Lianxiang dance brought to life the lively spirit of the water towns; activities such as zongzi‑making, handcrafted sachets, forehead‑dotting with colorful paint, flash‑mob interactions with Dragon Boat Festival NPCs, and festive mini‑games turned the grounds into a lively fair. These traditional festivities allowed visitors to soak up the rich holiday atmosphere while enjoying captivating performances, engaging games, and delicious local fare.
There’s also the dazzling nighttime show, “Jin Ye: Qingdian Luzhi,” which immerses visitors in a poetic and picturesque audiovisual feast.
Holiday
Safe and orderly
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Luzhi Ancient Town scenic area maintained orderly operations and ensured safety and stability.
Those who steadfastly serve on the front lines of the scenic area uphold high standards and exacting expectations, providing exemplary guidance, information, ticket inspection, guided tours, sightseeing assistance, and boat‑ride services. With warm, welcoming smiles, sincere greetings, and attentive, thoughtful service, they greet visitors from all corners, striving to ensure that every guest enjoys a pleasant and relaxing experience.
The Dragon Boat Festival holiday is short.
The beauty of Luzhi will always remain.
More exciting experiences await you.
