Shibing county in Guizhou province held a cruise for more than 150 boats on Aug 28, showcasing the world's longest dragon boat during the event.

The boat was piloted by 168 women of Miao ethnic group, paddling the 77.8-meter-long and 2.5-meter-wide vessel down the Wuyang River.

One hundred and sixty-eight Miao women pilot the world's longest dragon boat. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

In 2016, the dragon boat was declared as a Guinness World Record holder for the longest dragon boat in the world.

More than 150 dragon boats, fishing vessels and bamboo rafts floated down the Wuyang River at the event, with more than 20 thousands visitors gathering for the grand occasion.

The world's longest dragon boat cruises down the Wuyang River in Shibing county, Guizhou province, on Aug 28. [Photo/Chinanews.com]