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Dragon boat racing at Foshan Diejiao showing teams drifting through narrow village waterways during the Dragon Boat Festival

China’s “Water F1”: The Dragon Boat Drift Race That’s Going Viral Worldwide

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Watch 25-meter dragon boats drift through 4-meter village canals in Foshan. Discover the 500-year-old Diejiao dragon boat racing tradition, race dates, and how to plan your trip to China’s Water F1.

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Dragon boat festival race in Guangzhou, China

Dragon Boat Festival in China 2026: What Foreigners Need to Know

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TL;DR – Key Takeaways 2026 Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 19 — save the date! Foshan Diejiao is the top pick — watch 25-meter dragon boats drift through 3-meter-wide channels at “Water F1” speed Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) are the must-eat food — sold in savory and sweet styles across China Best cities to

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