Where to Enjoy Dragon Boat Race in Guangzhou 2025

Feel the drumbeats echo through the city, the splash of paddles slicing through the Pearl River—Dragon Boat Race season is back, and Guangzhou is where it roars the loudest.

Before we dive into where to watch the action, here’s your chance to be part of the excitement — Urbanites by That’s Guangzhou and Yangji Village Community are hosting two special events where you don’t just spectate, you experience.

Dragon Boats Invitation Day on May 31

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Get ready to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival like never before! On Saturday, May 31, Urbanites and Yangji Village bring you an all-day cultural celebration at Guangzhou’s Dragon Boat & Folk Art hub. Dive into the traditions of Zhao Jing with bilingual guided storytelling, watch the epic folk parade and dragon boat procession, explore a vibrant market of herbal sachets and crafts, and learn to wrap your own zongzi in our rice-dumpling workshop. Plus, enjoy exclusive Urbanites gift packs and check-in surprises. A perfect blend of culture, fun, and hands-on discovery awaits!

Early Bird Tickets: RMB188

Standard Tickets & At Door: RMB238

*FREE for children under 1 meter

Saturday, May 31, 8am-3pm

Elong Hotel No.293 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu 

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Bring the whole family to celebrate Children's Day on Sunday, June 1, with a whimsical day of fun at Yangji Village! From DIY zongzi-making to dragon boat storytelling, kids can explore traditions through creativity. Shop at the folk craft market, enjoy a delicious children’s buffet lunch, and join an unforgettable dragon boat race where dads and kids team up and row together. Don’t miss out on exclusive gifts, prize draws, and the joy of making lifelong memories by the water.

Early Bird Tickets: RMB188

Standard Tickets & At Door: RMB238

*FREE for children under 1 meter

Sunday, June 1, 10am-4pm

Elong Hotel No.293 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu 

Dragon Boat Race in Guangzhou 2025

Tianhe District

May 29

2025 Chebei Dragon Boat Race

9.30am-2pm

Chebeichong (creek) Chebei Village 

May 31

Liede Dragon Boat Invitation Day

In the morning (TBC)

Liedechong (creek) Liede Village 

Dragon Boat Parade
In the afternoon (TBC)
Liedechong (creek) Liede Village

June 1

2025 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament (40th Anniversary Edition)

9am-4.30pm

Between Sun Yat-sen University North Gate Plaza and Guangzhou Bridge

June 14

2025 Tianhe District Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament

From 1pm

Cencun Reservoir Huolu Mountain Forest Park South Gate

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May 28

Guanzhou Village Dragon Boat Invitation Day

In the morning (TBC)

Guangzhou Village Wharf Guangzhou Bio Island 

May 31

Haizhucong Dragon Boat Invitation Day

In the morning (TBC)

Haizhucong (creek) 

Haizhu Wetland Park Dragon Boat Tongxin Tournament

In the afternoon (TBC)

Haizhu Wetland Park Phase II (Near Ailian Pavilion)

June 1

Tuhua Village Dragon Boat Race

In the morning (TBC)

In front of the Hongsheng Temple Tuhua Village 

June 2

Haizhu Wetland Park Dragon Boat Open Tournament

In the afternoon (TBC)

Haizhu Wetland Park Phase II (Near Ailian Pavilion) 

Yuexiu District

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May 31 & June 1

Yangji Dragon Boat Invitation Day

9am-12 noon

Between Ersha Island and Jiangyue Lu

Yangji Dragon Boat Friendship Tournament

In the afternoon (TBC)

Between Ersha Island and Jiangyue Lu 

Liwan District

June 1

60th Longxi & Shaxi Dragon Boat Invitation Day

In the afternoon (TBC)

Shaxi Guangfo Waterway 

June 7

Lizhiwan Dragon Boat Parade

In the afternoon (TBC)

Lizhiwanchong (creek)

June 14

Lizhiwan Dragon Boat Invitation Day

In the afternoon (TBC)

From the Crossroad of Baihua Lu and Huanhua Lu to Suiyan Bridge 

Baiyun District

May 27

Banghu Dragon Boat Race

9am-6pm

Banghu Liuxi River, Renhe Town 

May 29

Yahu Park Dragon Boat Race

In the morning (TBC)

Yahu Park Liuxi River, Renhe Town 

May 31

Jinsha Street Hengsha Dragon Boat Race

In the morning (TBC)

Jinyuzui Wharf Pearl River West 

Shimajing Dragon Boat Friendship Tournament

In the morning (TBC)

Shimajing Liuxi River, Junhe Street 

June 2

Gaozeng Dragon Boat Race

1pm-6pm

Gaozeng Liuxi River, Renhe Town 

Source: ThatsGuangzhou