China International Cartoon and Animation Festival

中国国际动漫节

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Arts & CultureHangzhou
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Golden Monkey King Awards carry an
Language["zh-Hans"]Currency: CNY
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

China International Cartoon and Animation Festival in Hangzhou

CICAF, held annually in Hangzhou since 2005, is China's largest state-level cartoon and animation festival, built around the Golden Monkey King Awards - often called the Oscars of Chinese animation. Recent ceremonies have recognised several dozen productions across film, television, shorts and comics, alongside industry panels, public exhibitions and screenings that draw both animation professionals and fans.

Since 2005, Hangzhou has hosted what its organisers call the first and largest state-level cartoon and animation festival in China, an event built around an award now nicknamed the Oscars of Chinese animation.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Golden Monkey King Awards carry an official backing unusual for an entertainment prize: joint sponsorship from the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and China Media Group, a level of state involvement that separates CICAF from most other national animation festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Special commemorative award categories have been added in past editions tied to national anniversaries, showing the festival's programming responds to the broader political calendar as much as to the animation industry's own cycle

03

The city starts moving

Combining a formal industry awards ceremony with public exhibitions and character-themed activities in one event is also unusual - most comparable festivals split trade and public programming into separate events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

China International Cartoon and Animation Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Hangzhou, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The Golden Monkey King Awards carry an official backing unusual for an entertainment prize: joint sponsorship from the Publicity Department of the CPC...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Hangzhou you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits most of the festival; exhibition halls involve standing and walking for extended periods, while June in Hangzhou is warm and humid, so breathable layers...

Safety

At China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after China International Cartoon and Animation Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["zh-Hans"] · CNY

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map30.25 N, 120.21 EOpen in Google Maps

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Nearest airportHGH — Hangzhou Xiaoshan
TransportStay close enough to the part of Hangzhou you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after China International Cartoon and Animation Festival does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Hangzhou via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Hangzhou, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suits most of the festival; exhibition halls involve standing and walking for extended periods, while June in Hangzhou is warm and humid, so breathable layers work better than heavier clothing.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for China and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is China International Cartoon and Animation Festival?

China International Cartoon and Animation Festival is listed for Past edition: 17–21 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does China International Cartoon and Animation Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Hangzhou, China. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLawnchina.cn
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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