📍South Island, New Zealand. Arthur's Pass｜Crossing the Dragon's Back, looking for a mountain-style rice dumpling——The Dragon Boat Festival adventure at Arthur's Pass

In the heart of New Zealand's South Island There is a mountain pass that winds like a dragon's spine. That's Arthur's Pass. There are no dragon boats here, but there are pheasants with their tails spread flying over the mountains; There is no scent of wormwood, but there is a strong smell of freedom wafting through the alpine meadows I hit the trails on Dragon Boat Festival, with homemade rice dumplings stuffed in my backpack. As I walked, I thought: If Qu Yuan came here, he would probably rewrite his poems. Starting from the village, The trails seem to be silk threads drawn from the clouds. Lead me through the woods and valleys, Finally we arrived at the Devils Punchbowl Falls on the top of the hidden mountain. The falling water is like a thousand arrows, or like the tail of an enraged dragon. It seems to be celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival for me, a traveler in a foreign land. Sitting on the cliff, eating cold rice dumplings Beside me are the whistling mountain wind and the uninvited tits At this moment, I truly believe: The soul of a festival never exists only in its hometown. ⸻————Sharing of travel information—————— ▪️Location: Arthur’s Pass National Park, located in the central part of New Zealand’s South Island ▪️Recommended trails: Devils Punchbowl Track (about 1 hour round trip), Avalanche Peak Track (high difficulty, about 6-8 hours) ▪️Transportation: Take the TranzAlpine sightseeing train from Christchurch or drive yourself, about 2-2.5 hours ▪️Best season: November to April (although it is early winter during the Dragon Boat Festival, the weather is still pleasant when it is sunny) #Dragon Boat Festival Destinations #New Zealand #New Zealand South Island