The Start of Autumn, Liqiu, is an ironic term, since many parts of China are still under the grip of summer temperatures.  It's time to celebrate the harvest, and fatten up on red braised pork for the coming winter. 

Major heat is the last of the summer solar terms. We'll talk about goat soup, summer boats, delicious lychee and the meaning of the phrase, "dog days of summer". Join our Facebook group, "China Chat" or email us at [email protected]

It's time for lotus blooms, soaring eagles, and magical fireflies. The Lessor or Minor Heat is a beautiful, if hot, part of summer. Send your comments, birthday requests, suggestions or ideas to: [email protected] - all languages are welcome! 

The longest day. We talk about the Northern Lights, White Nights, Beijing noodles, and the difference between wonton na dumplings. 

We talk about "Grain in Ear", the annual mud fight festival, "clash month", watermelon eating, ice cream, our "Great Durian Debacle" and Duck Soup!

Xiao man is the second Solar term of summer. We’ll talk about bitter melon, water wheels and delicious mulberries!

Li Xia is the start of summer with chirping crickets, earthworms helping farmers turn the soil, and of course, egg-breaking battles. We'll explore the food, culture and history of the 7th solar term. 

The Grain Rain - Gu Yu - is the last of the Spring terms. It's time to enjoy beautiful peonies, grain rain tea, and of course, the beautiful end of Spring.