Millions will attend the Dragon Boat Festival across China from June 19-21; expect transportation delays and heightened security.

Incident Details

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday, celebrated annually across the country by millions of domestic and international tourists. The largest celebrations are held in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Foshan, Yueyang, and Hangzhou. Roads, public transit, and border crossings all experience significant congestion during the festival. Heightened security and crowd controls measures are also implemented.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to respect local customs, plan travel arrangements in advance, and expect transportation delays.

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