The Foshan Dragon Boat Drift Race was exciting and intense.

date
18/06/2025
Recently, the dragon boat drifting race in Foshan, Guangdong Province has become extremely popular. This phenomenon level IP not only attracts dragon boat teams from all over the country to come and challenge, but also revitalizes the local traditional activities that have been passed down for over 400 years. The volume of orders for traditional cultural experiences during the summer holidays from local travel agencies has also seen an explosive growth. The "dragon tour" activity, which has been passed down for 400 years, is now almost staged every week in the rural villages of Diejiao in Foshan. Eating dragon boat rice, climbing onto dragon boats, and playing dragon boat drums, as well as participating in handcraft activities such as making dragon boat drums and dragon head hats, have become must-visit projects for tourists from both domestic and abroad. Data shows that tourist numbers in Diejiao have increased by 8% since June. Intentional orders compiled by local travel agencies indicate that the number of visitors coming to experience dragon boat folklore during the upcoming summer holidays is expected to increase by over 100% compared to previous periods.