Frost's Descent, the last solar term of autumn, arrives on October 23, prompting Chinese social media to fill with warm greetings about health, luck and family. The seasonal ritual reveals how traditional calendars still shape everyday culture.
As late October arrives, Chinese travel writers are steering visitors toward eight autumn destinations where maples, ginkgo trees and larch forests hit peak color. The list spans Sichuan, Guizhou and beyond, offering a practical guide for a season when domestic travel is booming.
The 'Peak Hunan 2026' hiking race made its first stop at Yandi Mausoleum in Yanling, drawing over a thousand walkers from 15 provinces to climb through ancient temple grounds honouring the legendary Fire Emperor.
The Double Ninth Festival, falling on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, is a day for honoring elders, climbing heights, and admiring chrysanthemums. In Chinese culture, the repeated nines symbolize longevity and good fortune.
China's traditional calendar marks Cold Dew today, the first solar term with the character for cold in its name. It is a season of chrysanthemum wine, late fishing and gentle advice to put on another layer.
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