People of Tu Nationality performing the traditional Nuo Drama [Xinhua]

Qinghai Nardden Festival

The Nardden Festival is a unique folk-custom activity of the Tu Nationality in Minhe county, Qinghai province. Like Nadam in Inner Mongolia, Nardden Festival is how the Tu nationality celebrates their harvest. Unlike other folk festivals that are held only at one place, the Nardden Festival is held according to the harvest time of each village. From Song Village to Zhu Village, the festival lasts a total of 63 days. During these days, tourists can enjoy the unique flavor of each village, as well as the traditional Chinese Nuo Dramas, which are the first National Intangible Cultural Heritages of Qinghai province.

Time: Aug 21- Oct 22

Place: Sanchuan of Minhe country, Qinghai

Places to Visit: The Youning Temple and the North Mountain National Forest Park—Minhe Neolithic Site—the Nardden Festival—Mengda Crater Lake— the Xiaqiong Temple—Liuwan Ancient Tombs

Tips: Both the Hui Nationality and the Tu Nationality live in Minhe country. Please respect their customs and traditions.