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China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Huge import fair at the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
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Diwali (festival of lights)
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise, so plan early.
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Tihar (festival of lights)
Five days of lights, flowers and honouring animals.
nature
Autumn leaves (koyo) in Kyoto
Peak maple colours - Kyoto's busiest season after cherry blossoms.
culture
Pushkar Camel Fair
Thousands of camels, traders and pilgrims at the holy lake.
religious
Boun That Luang
The country's biggest Buddhist festival at the golden That Luang stupa.
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Water Festival (Bon Om Touk)
Dragon-boat races on the Tonle Sap river in front of the Royal Palace.
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Yi Peng & Loy Krathong lantern festival
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise, so plan early.
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Thanksgiving & holiday season
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise, so plan early.
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Christmas markets
One of the country's biggest yearly events. Hotels fill up and prices rise, so plan early.
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Fiestas de Quito
City festival with music and parades.
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