The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Autumnal Equinox, (Chinese: 秋分), the 16th solar term of the year, begins this year on Sept 23.

Customs on Autumanl Equinox

During the Autumnal Equinox, most part of China enters the cool autumn. The southward cold air encounters the weakening warm and moist air, causing rainfalls one after another, followed by temperature drops one after another. As people often say, it is the time when "temperature drops after every autumn rainfall".

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Restaurants Featuring Fine Scenery

Following restaurants may offer you a wide range of options: joyful chats with drinks on a cozy terrace, appreciation of the autumn scenery in a Chinese-style courtyard.

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Ultimate Guide to Baihua Mountain

Baihua Mountain is the third highest peak in Beijing with an altitude of 2218 meters. It is located at the junction of Fangshan District and Mentougou District in the western suburbs of Beijing, and is 120 kilometers away from the urban area.

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