Traveller’s diary: Go turtle spotting in Oman, attend the Dragon Boat carnival in Hong Kong

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DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
When: 22- 24, June, 2018
Where: Hong Kong


If you are planning a trip to Hong Kong in June, the Dragon Boat Carnival is a celebration not to be missed. The ninth edition of the three-day long carnival is kick started with thunderous boom of beating drums and splashing waves with Dragon Boat races staged in Stanley, Tai Po, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun, Sai Kung and Aberdeen districts. The Carnival will feature fun-filled elements, with local delicacies, music and entertainment, guaranteeing a variety of great summer fun for visitors. In addition to the races on the harbour, there will be number of events on shore which will be set up on the central Harbour front. There will be live music performances at the carnival in the evenings to keep visitors entertained. Food trucks will serve local delicacies and refreshing drinks; and special offers will be introduced at the event.

TURTLE SPOTTING IN OMAN
When: between June to September
Where: Ras Al Jinz, Oman

Oman is home to four different types of turtles: green, olive ridley, hawksbill and loggerhead. This is the best time to watch turtles nesting in Oman.Head to Ras Al Jinz in Sur, a short three hour drive from Muscat city, which offers the perfect setting for spotting these marvellous reptiles. The Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve in South Ash-Sharqiyah Governorate is popular for its green turtle habitat is significantly located within the region surrounded by the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Oman is the only place where visitors can closely witness the process of nesting sea turtles without disturbing their natural surroundings. The best time to witness this natural phenomenon is either late at night or early morning with guided tours. It is an out of the ordinary activity to witness the mother turtle creating a pit, laying eggs as well as baby turtles running around at the seashore.