Yuxi Festivals and Events
Yuxi is the origin place of ancient Dian culture where there is Paleontological fossil coenosis in Chengjiang, bronze ware of Lijia Mountain. Many minorities inhabit there long time ago, such as Yi, Hani, Dai, Hui, Bai, etc. Those people co-create a splendid culture of Yuxi. There are also various festivals of ethnic groups which will help you to understand Yuxi better.
Festivals
1.Rice Noodles Festival of Yuxi
Time: During Spring Festival
Add: Hongta Area, Yuxi City
2.Xinping “Huajie” Culture and Tourism Festival
Time: During Spring Festival
Add: Gasa Town, Xinping county, Yuxi city.
3.Tonghai”Huajie” Festival
Time: from Lunar February 12th to Lunar February 20th
Add: Tonghai County, Yuxi City
4.Copper Pan Gourmet Festival of Fuxian Lake
Time: During May Day
Add: Tourist Areas of Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang County & Jiangchuan County, Yuxi City
5.Xinping Badefest
Time: During May Day
Add: Gasa Town, Xinping county, Yuxi city.
6. Dragon Boat Festival,Yuxi
Time: During the Dragon Boat Festival
Add: Yuxi City Center
7.The Golden Mango Festival of Honghegu, Yuanjiang
Time: Mid of June
Add: Yuanjiang county, Yuxi City
Activities in Yuxi City
1.Tea house
Teahouses can be seen everywhere, and local people always kill their time in these teahouses.
2.KTV
KTV is the best choice for one who wants to spent a pleasant night and enjoys himself to the full.
3.Others
Bars are also nice for young people. For old people, the veteran cadre activity center is a good choice to kill time.