It's time for Shanghai's iconic dragon boat races.
The fragrance of bamboo leaves fills the air as the Dragon Boat Festival (May 31 this year) approaches, and dragon boats cut through the waves in a magnificent display of strength.
With the festival just around the corner, some of Shanghai's iconic dragon boat races are ready to make a splash. Come and experience the speed and excitement of dragon boat racing this holiday season.
The 15th Songjiang Dragon Boat Race
The 15th Songjiang Dragon Boat Race
The annual Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and with it comes the much-anticipated 15th Dragon Boat Race in suburban Songjiang District. This year, the race will take place at the picturesque Shanghai Yuehu Sculpture Park. The brand-new venue offers athletes a fresh racing experience and presents the public with a perfect opportunity to "travel with the event" and enjoy a unique holiday outing.
Recently, 30 participating teams sounded the call to assemble, completed the draw for group assignments, and are now training intensively in preparation for the upcoming race.
Date: May 31
Venue: Shanghai Yuehu Sculpture Park
上海月湖雕塑公园
Address: 1158 Linyinxin Rd, Songjiang District
松江区林荫新路1158号
Spectator perk: Half-price admission to the park on the day of the race
Shanghai Yuehu Sculpture Park
A Dragon Boat Race in suburban Qingpu District
The 19th Qingpu District Dragon Boat Open Tournament
With the annual Dragon Boat Festival approaching, the "dragon boat DNA" of Qingpu residents is about to awaken once again! A beloved tradition during the festival, the 19th Qingpu District Dragon Boat Open Tournament is set to make a grand appearance.
Date: May 31
Venue: Shuichengmen Waters, Huancheng Waterway, Qingpu District
青浦区环城水系水城门水域
Events:
Open Category: 12-person dragon boat, 100m and 400m straight-line sprint
Open Category: 22-person dragon boat, 100m and 400m straight-line sprint
Highlight of last year's event on Suzhou Creek
The 21st Suzhou Creek Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament
The 21st Suzhou Creek Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament will take place from May 23 to 25 on the waters of Suzhou Creek near Zhongyuan Liangwan Cheng (Brilliant City) and Mengqing Garden. This year's event attracts 1,078 participants from home and abroad, forming 58 dragon boat teams. The competition is divided into five categories: Elite, Open, University, High School, and Mass Participation. The number of participants is the highest in nearly a decade.
Date: May 23-25
Venue: Zhongyuan Liangwan Cheng (Brilliant City) and Mengqing Garden sections of Suzhou Creek
苏州河中远两湾城、梦清园水域