The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Summer Solstice, (Chinese: 夏至), the 10th solar term of the year, begins on June 21 this year and ends on July 6.

Traditional Customs for Xiazhi

Xiazhi (Summer Solstice) is a season for harvest and is when people have gotten used to holding a celebration for harvest and worshiping their ancestors since the ancient times, to pray for peace and a bumper harvest.

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Nice Bars and Restaurants for World Cup Game Watching

The 2018 FIFA World Cup opened on June 14 and will run through July 15 (BJT) in Russia. It's excited to watch it no matter for its real or fake fans. Here are several wonderful bars and restaurants recommended for you to watch the football feast.

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Spicy Summer Treat in Beijing

In hot summer, Chuan Chuan (another version of hotpot) and BBQ are two favorite dishes among Beijingers. Gorging yourself in the following 6 shops give you spicy summer treat in Beijing, you'll be cheered up for the whole summer.

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