Jingzhe: Awakening of Insects in China's 24 Solar Terms
Jingzhe is the third solar term and usually arrives around March 5-6. Here is what it means, which customs continue today, and how people use it in daily life.
Mar 4, 2026
Culture & Food
Happy Chinese New Year
2026—Year of the Horse
Chinese festivals follow the lunar calendar, so their dates shift each year. This page introduces the major celebrations and the stories behind them — when they happen, how families prepare, and what traditions you are likely to see. From Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival, these moments bring together food, family, and shared rituals across generations.
Use this section to plan your own celebrations or travel timing. We highlight key customs, seasonal foods, and simple greetings so you can take part with confidence.
Stories from China
Explain China, One Story at a Time
[Video] The Warmth of Chinese New Year
A short Chinese New Year video about decorations, reunion dinner, red envelopes, and family warmth.
Feb 25, 2026
Lantern Festival in China: What to See, Eat, and Do at Night
A practical guide to Lantern Festival in China: what you see at night, where riddles and performances happen, what to eat, and how visitors can join politely.
Feb 24, 2026
Chinese New Year's Eve: Chinese Families Say Goodbye to the Old Year
A warm cultural snapshot of 除夕 (Chúxī), the emotional core of Chinese New Year, told through family routines, food, memory, and small rituals that still feel deeply alive.
Feb 7, 2026
Lichun: The First of the 24 Solar Terms, Spring Has Arrived
An intimate look at Lichun, the first of China’s 24 solar terms, and how a subtle seasonal marker still shapes food, tradition and the way people notice spring.
Feb 4, 2026
Chinese New Year 2026-The Year of horse
A guide to Chinese culture and travel, with Lunar New Year 2026 insights, food traditions, zodiac tools, festival customs, and language tips.
Feb 4, 2026