2025  Guangdong Dragon Boat Festival Travel Guide:

 Dragon Boat Races + Lychee Feast, 3 Days of Lingnan Culture!

The Dragon Boat Festival holiday is just around the corner (May 31 - June 2), and  cities in Guangdong are ready to offer a perfect blend of traditional and modern festivities! Whether you want to experience thrilling dragon boat races, savor authentic Lingnan cuisine, this comprehensive guide has got you covered! Don't miss out on this *2025 Guangdong Dragon Boat Festival Travel Guide* to unlock the most authentic Lingnan holiday experience~

--Thrilling Dragon Boat Races: Guangdong's Unique "Water Drifting"

This year, dragon boat races across Guangdong are gearing up for action, with the most unmissable being Foshan's Diejiao "Dragon Boat Drifting"—the only curved waterway racing event in China! Watch 25-meter-long dragon boats perform "tail-spin turns" in narrow canals, creating a spectacle rivaling car drifting, all broadcasted live by CCTV!

Dongguan Highlights:

- Zhengyawan Dragon Boat Folk Culture Village: Experience dragon boat making and rowing, immersing in Dongguan's riverside culture.

- Wanjiang Dragon Boat Race Theme Park: A great free spot to watch races, with nearby markets offering local specialties.

Must-See Races Nearby:

- Guangzhou Liede "Thousand-Table Dragon Boat Banquet" (5.31-6.2, daily at 18:00, ¥138.8/person including cultural gifts)

- Foshan Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting Competition (4-day event, car rentals up 250% YoY)

- Zhongshan Greater Bay Area Dragon Boat Invitational (63 teams competing)

Foodie Delights: From Dragon Boat Rice to "Lychee Freedom"

"Eat Dragon Boat rice, drink Dragon Boat wine, and stay healthy all year"—Guangdong's Dragon Boat Festival is incomplete without its culinary traditions!

---Must-Try Foods:

- Liede Dragon Boat Banquet: Roast pork, soy sauce chicken, and Dragon Boat rice, now open to the public for booking.

- Dongguan Water Town Zongzi: Daojiao wrapped rice dumplings, Humen egg yolk zongzi, with DIY experiences available at major hotels.

- Lychee Feast: Maoming's premium lychees (1 in 5 lychees worldwide comes from Maoming!)

---Foodie Itineraries:

- Zhanjiang 3-Day Trip: Taste "China's Sweetest Lychees" + Beitan oysters + land dragon boat races.

- Maoming-Yangjiang Route: Lychee Museum VR experience + ancient lychee garden visits + seafood zongzi.

---Pro Tips

- Government Services: Dongguan administrative centers closed June 1-2, marriage registration open May 31 AM.

- Highway Info: No toll-free policy for Dragon Boat Festival (only Spring Festival, Qingming, Labor Day, and National Day are free).

- Weather Alert: Expect scattered showers—pack both rain gear and sunscreen!

This Dragon Boat Festival, whether you're cheering by the riverbanks, tasting lychees in ancient villages, or exploring tech-infused traditions with kids, you'll experience the true essence of Lingnan culture! Gather your friends and family and make the most of this holiday~