Tibet Festivals & Cultural Events
Time your visit around Tibet's most spectacular festivals and cultural celebrations for an unforgettable experience.
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Your Calendar of the Accessible Asian Festivals by Month
From the massive ice carvings of Harbin in January to the month-long Christmas festivities in the Philippines in December, there's an iconic event happening every month of the year.
Use this calendar to track lunar dates (which cause timing variations) and secure your spot at one of the greatest festivals in Asia.
Month Festival Country / Region Date Jan Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Harbin (China) Runs through January and February. Thaipusam Malaysia, Singapore, India Varies, often late January or early February. Ati-Atihan Festival Philippines Third week of January. Feb Chinese New Year China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines Varies, usually late January or February. Taiwan Lantern Festival Taiwan (China) Ma
1. Harbin Ice and Snow Festival: China's Winter Wonderland (Jan to Feb)
Harbin Ice and Snow WorldHarbin Ice and Snow World
Location: Harbin, China
Timing: January to February
Accessibility: Easy for tourists to join (ticketed entry required).
If you're heading to China in the depths of winter, you absolutely cannot miss the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.
It's a relatively modern marvel, starting small in the 1960s before exploding into one of the world's four largest ice and snow festivals—up there with the famous ones in Japan and Canada!
Opening officially around January 5th and running until February end, this spectacle is highly accessible.
Tibet Festivals Guide
Time your visit around Tibet's most spectacular festivals and cultural celebrations for an unforgettable experience.