The Jinggu Dai Calendar Flower Picking and Water Splashing Festival is coming, check out the guide
Qianjing Valley・Huazhao Shuiyue, the ethnic carnival worth rushing to in April 2026 is here! 🌊 The grand opening of the Flower Picking and Water Splashing Festival of the Dai calendar year 1388 in Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County kicks off, using water as a medium and flowers as a symbol, gathering Dai and Yi customs, intangible cultural heritage feasts, and nationwide celebrations to fill your entire spring with joy! This travel guide will help you easily immerse yourself in the unique charm of the Dai New Year.
📅 Carnival Time (Must-go!)
Main venue in the county town: April 14th — 16th
🎡 3-Day Itinerary Overview (Just follow it)
🌙 Day 1 April 14|Warm-up Carnival Night
19:30-22:30 🌟 Public cultural performances at the County Cultural and Sports Center Square: dance Dai Di💃, three stomps, a lively nationwide party!
During the day: Explore Taste Jinggu・Mom’s Flavor Cooking Contest, Jingpin Shopping Theme Street, and enjoy Dai snacks🍜
🎉 Day 2 April 15|Full-day Peak Excitement
11. 30-12:00 🙏 Suma Blessing at the county’s four government offices: Dai opera, white elephant peacock, elephant foot drum parade, receive blessings🧧
12. 00-14:00 🚶 Grand parade route with thousands of people: No.1 Middle School Football Field → Peacock Square → Cross Street → Mengwo Twin Tower Square → Cultural and Sports Center to watch flag, flower umbrella, and spinning top squads, immersive Dai folk customs📸
14:00-14:30 🎊 Water Splashing Festival Opening Ceremony
14:30-17:00 💦 Water splashing carnival with thousands of people at Cultural and Sports Center / Peacock / Dai / Yi four major squares, grab water guns and basins to splash auspicious water!
19:30-22:30 🎵 Mengwo Valley Music Season with bands + DJ + MC, dance Dai Di and party till late night🎉.
🌿 Day 3 April 16|Folk Customs + Food Finale
08. 00-09:00 🌸 Flower picking, water fetching, and sand piling at Mengwo Twin Tower Scenic Area, pray for peace✨
09. 00-17:00 🎭 Traditional folk experiences: Gaguang dance, elephant foot drum dance, bag throwing, fun and photogenic
14:00-22:00 🍲 Water splashing carnival Dai feast at Mangmao Village, Weiyuan Town, Mangfa Group, Hundred-family Dai Banquet, market fair, one-stop water splashing carnival experience
After 19:30 ✨ Thousands light lamps for blessings + water lantern show along the riverside walkway, releasing water lanterns on Weiyuan River, full of romance🌌
20:30 🎤 Ethnic song and dance performances, grand finale carnival
🏆 Must-visit Featured Activities
🏅 Golden Spinning Top Championship (4.13-4.15) National intangible cultural heritage, watch the top tips compete, super thrilling!
⚽ May Fourth Cup Football Match (Opening 4.14) Passionate youth, full of atmosphere!
🛍️ Jingpin Shopping Theme Street (4.10-20) Food, specialties, cultural and creative products all in one place
Must-visit Spots
Mengwo Twin Tower Square: Jinggu landmark, home to the natural wonder of tree-wrapped pagoda and pagoda-wrapped tree🌳, flower picking, sand piling, and lamp lighting blessings during the Water Splashing Festival all happen here, full of folk atmosphere, very distinctive for photos.
County Cultural and Sports Center Square Water Splashing Festival Main Venue: Opening ceremony, water splashing with thousands, music season, song and dance performances all here, lively all day, one-stop to enjoy core events🎉.
Peacock Square: Main battlefield for water splashing, huge splashes, super lively atmosphere, also a must-pass place for ethnic parades, every shot is a carnival blockbuster📸.
Mangmao Village, Weiyuan Town: An original ecological Dai village, where you can enjoy the Hundred-family Dai Banquet, visit the market fair, and experience authentic Dai food and folk customs🍲.
💡 Essential Tips for Playing
Gear: Quick-dry clothes, slippers, waterproof bag, water gun / basin, sunscreen🧴
This April, come to Jinggu for a carnival of flowers and water🎉, splash all the auspiciousness and happiness all over yourself!