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Yining dragon boat races unite tradition, tourism and ties

CGTN

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Held from June 17 to 19, the 2026 Ili River Dragon Boat Festival in Yining, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, brought together tradition, tourism, and cross-regional unity, with teams racing in perfect harmony on the emerald waters beneath the Tianshan Mountains.

The festival has grown from a local competition into a major tourist draw, boosting local homestay bookings and consumption.

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