Liqiu，one of the 24 solar terms.

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Start of Autumn, or Liqiu, is the 13th of China's 24 solar terms, usually falling on August 7 or 8. It marks the official beginning of autumn, though the heat might linger—known as the "autumn tiger."

Days grow shorter, nights cooler, and a gentle breeze replaces summer's swelter. Leaves start hinting at gold, while crops like rice and corn ripen, painting fields in rich hues.

Traditions run deep: people "stick autumn fat" by eating hearty foods like meat to replenish energy after summer's heat. Farmers hurry to harvest, as Liqiu guides their seasonal rhythm.

More than a date, it's a signal—nature eases into tranquility, and life prepares for the harvest ahead.