The Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Sept. 24 this year, is marked on the full-moon day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The Chinese traditions to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival include eating mooncakes with one's family while gazing at the full moon.

Origin and Customs of Mid-Autumn Festival

In ancient times, Chinese people had the custom of worshipping the Moon God at nightfall in autumn. When it came to the Zhou Dynasty, events were held every year on the night of the Mid-Autumn Day to meet the cool air and worship the moon.

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Places to Buy Mooncakes Gift Boxes

The full moon represents the reunion of people, and the round cake symbolizes a long life. People have blended in mooncakes their nostalgia, feelings for families, and yearning for harvests and happiness.

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Venues for Admiring Full Moon in Beijing

In Beijing, there are many places where you can enjoy the best glorious full moon during the Mid-autumn Festival, such as Yuhe Garden and major parks. Besides these places, Planetarium can also offer you a view of the biggest full moon, a way more exciting than observation by naked eyes.

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