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Useful Information about Chongqing

• January is generally the best month for bargain hunters with fares averaging £460

• The cheapest price we have found was £420 departing the week of 19 Feb 2017 with prices averaging £420

• Airlines which offer the cheapest fares to Chongqing include Air China, China Southern Airlines and Cathay Pacific with the most popular being Cathay Pacific

• Chongqing's time zone is 8 hours difference from the UK

• The most popular day to fly to Chongqing is Tuesday with most travellers staying for an average of 13 days

Dragon Boat Festival is huge annual event in Chongqing

The city of Chongqing is one of five national central cities in the People's Republic of China. It was once the provisional capital of China and as such has plenty of historical sites of interest, as well as many other attractions, making it a great destination for tourists. For visitors who wish to experience a little culture while in the area, the Dragon Boat Festival is a thrilling and spectacular time to be there.

Traditionally held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the Dragon Boat Festival has unclear origins, with probable roots in ancient China. The most popular legend is that the festival is a tribute to the statesman and poet, Qu Yuan, who committed suicide by throwing himself into the Miluo River. Due to his popularity, locals threw lumps of rice to the fish to prevent them from eating his body. This is thought to be why zongzi, sticky rice dumplings stuffed with various fillings, are eaten during the festival.

The Dragon Boat races are the highlight of the entire celebrations, with brightly painted boats, shaped with dragons heads and long tails, competing to grab a flag at the end of a course. The boats can be up to 100ft long and are powered by up to 80 rowers. Before each boat is launched its dragon must be brought to life in a ceremony, which involves eyes being painted on its head.

Though a great destination to visit at any time of year, the Dragon Boat Festival is sure to be the highlight for anyone in the city while it is taking place.