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Jinghong, Xishuangbanna · Every April
Water Splashing Festival
Dai New Year in China's tropical south: three days of water, dragon boats and sky lanterns on the Mekong.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Jinghong or Kunming for April 12 to 16, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Bring a waterproof phone pouch and a change of clothes; buckets, not water pistols, are the norm.
- Hotels fill with domestic tourists this week; book well ahead.
- Jinghong airport is 15 minutes from the centre; Kunming is 50 minutes by air or about three hours on the China-Laos railway.
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