{"id":32334,"date":"2025-10-29T10:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=32334"},"modified":"2026-04-25T05:11:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:11:13","slug":"%e9%87%8d%e9%99%bd%e3%81%ae%e7%af%80%e5%8f%a5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ja\/double-ninth-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"\u91cd\u967d\u7bc0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32334\" class=\"elementor elementor-32334\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38068a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38068a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6bdafc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e6bdafc\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While Chinese holidays like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-new-year\/\">Spring Festival<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/mid-autumn-festival\/\">Mid-Autumn Festival<\/a> are well known, the Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Jie, \u91cd\u9633\u8282) offers a unique glimpse into the heart of Chinese tradition. Celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, this ancient festival blends seasonal rituals with a deep sense of filial piety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf95d76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf95d76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-illustration-with-golden-chrysanthemums-and-elderly-couple-walking-by-a-lake-symbolizing-longevity-filial-piety-and-autumn-tranquility-in-China.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32342\" alt=\"Double Ninth Festival illustration with golden chrysanthemums and elderly couple walking by a lake, symbolizing longevity, filial piety, and autumn tranquility in China\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-illustration-with-golden-chrysanthemums-and-elderly-couple-walking-by-a-lake-symbolizing-longevity-filial-piety-and-autumn-tranquility-in-China.webp 1232w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-illustration-with-golden-chrysanthemums-and-elderly-couple-walking-by-a-lake-symbolizing-longevity-filial-piety-and-autumn-tranquility-in-China-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-illustration-with-golden-chrysanthemums-and-elderly-couple-walking-by-a-lake-symbolizing-longevity-filial-piety-and-autumn-tranquility-in-China-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-illustration-with-golden-chrysanthemums-and-elderly-couple-walking-by-a-lake-symbolizing-longevity-filial-piety-and-autumn-tranquility-in-China-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-illustration-with-golden-chrysanthemums-and-elderly-couple-walking-by-a-lake-symbolizing-longevity-filial-piety-and-autumn-tranquility-in-China-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Double-Ninth-Festival-illustration-with-golden-chrysanthemums-and-elderly-couple-walking-by-a-lake-symbolizing-longevity-filial-piety-and-autumn-tranquility-in-China-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c203290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c203290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"833\">The number nine (yang in Chinese philosophy) symbolizes positive energy. When doubled\u2014\u201cnine-nine\u201d or Double Yang\u2014the day was seen as especially powerful for warding off evil and praying for health. Over time, it also became a day to honor the elderly, and since 1989, it has been officially recognized as China\u2019s Elderly Day.<\/p><p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1094\">With customs like <strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"875\">climbing mountains<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"904\">admiring chrysanthemums<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"939\">eating Double Ninth cakes<\/strong>, the festival reflects both nature\u2019s rhythm and society\u2019s values. It\u2019s a meaningful moment that connects the ancient and the modern, family and community.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"129\">Quick Facts: The Double Ninth Festival at a Glance<\/h2><ul data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"1124\"><li data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"174\"><p data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"174\"><strong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"150\">Chinese Name:<\/strong> \u91cd\u9633\u8282 (<em data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"171\">Ch\u00f3ngy\u00e1ng Ji\u00e9<\/em>)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"458\"><p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"458\"><strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"202\">Common English Names:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"1124\"><li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"458\"><p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"458\"><em data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"232\">Double Ninth Festival<\/em> (most widely used)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"458\"><p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"458\"><em data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"278\">Chongyang Festival<\/em> (pinyin-based transliteration)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"458\"><p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"458\"><em data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"338\">Senior Citizens\u2019 Day<\/em> (modern focus on elder care since 1989)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"458\"><p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"458\"><em data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"414\">Ascend the Heights Festival<\/em> (highlights the mountain-climbing custom)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"562\"><p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"562\"><strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"471\">Date:<\/strong> 9th day of the 9th lunar month (around mid-October; in 2025, it falls on <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"559\">October 29<\/strong>)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"619\"><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"619\"><strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"581\">Core Themes:<\/strong> Blessings, Longevity, Elder Respect<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"714\"><p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"714\"><strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"640\">Cultural Tags:<\/strong> Festival of Climbing \u2022 Festival of Chrysanthemums \u2022 Day of Filial Piety<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"930\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"736\">Key Traditions:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"1124\"><li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"930\">Climbing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/must-visit-mountains-in-china\/\">mountains<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"930\">Admiring chrysanthemums<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"930\">Wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/plant\/dogwood\"><em data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"813\">zhuyu<\/em> (dogwood)<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"930\">Drinking chrysanthemum wine<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"930\">Eating <em data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"885\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Double Ninth<\/em> cake<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"930\"><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"930\">Honoring and celebrating elders<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1124\"><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"959\">Cultural Significance:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"1124\"><li data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1124\"><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1124\">One of China\u2019s four major traditional festivals (with Spring Festival, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qingming-festival\/\">Qingming<\/a>, and Mid-Autumn)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1124\"><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1124\">Listed as a <strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1122\">National Intangible Cultural Heritage<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1160\">What Does \u201cDouble Ninth\u201d Mean?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1521\">In ancient Chinese cosmology, odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are <em data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1230\">yang<\/em>\u2014associated with brightness and vitality. The 9th day of the 9th lunar month (<strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1325\">\u201cdouble yang\u201d<\/strong>) was believed to bring especially strong <em data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1373\">yang<\/em> energy. It was seen as both auspicious and in need of protection, giving rise to customs like climbing to high places and warding off bad luck.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"170\">Origins of the Double Ninth Festival: From Protection Ritual to Day of Respect<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"212\">Ancient Legends: Wisdom for Survival<\/h3><p data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"761\">The story behind the Double Ninth Festival dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. According to legend, a Taoist master named <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"356\">Fei Changfang<\/strong> warned his disciple <strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"390\">Huan Jing<\/strong> that a plague would strike on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. To protect himself and the villagers, Huan Jing led everyone to climb a nearby mountain, carry dogwood (zhuyu) leaves for protection, and drink chrysanthemum wine. When they returned, they found that the disaster had been avoided. This ritual became the foundation of the Double Ninth traditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1124\">While it may sound mythical, these customs reflect practical ancient health wisdom. The ninth lunar month marked the seasonal shift to colder weather, when disease was more common. People climbed high to avoid damp lowlands, wore aromatic dogwood to repel insects, and drank chrysanthemum wine for its cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1190\">Historical Evolution: From Folk Ritual to National Tradition<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"2208\"><li data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1333\"><p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1333\"><strong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1227\">Pre-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qin-dynasty\/\">Qin<\/a> Era (before 221 BCE):<\/strong> Early forms of the festival involved autumn worship rituals to honor ancestors and celebrate the harvest.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1517\"><p data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1517\"><strong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1371\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/han-dynasty\/\">Han Dynasty<\/a> (206 BCE \u2013 220 CE):<\/strong> Core traditions\u2014climbing, dogwood, and chrysanthemum wine\u2014became widespread. The festival was celebrated in both royal courts and local villages.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1799\"><p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1799\"><strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1547\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tang-dynasty\/\">Tang Dynasty<\/a> (618\u2013907):<\/strong> The festival gained national recognition and deep literary significance. In his famous poem, <em data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1688\">\u201cThinking of My Brothers on the Double Ninth\u201d<\/em>, poet Wang Wei wrote:<br data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\" \/><em data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1799\">\u201cI know my brothers are climbing the heights; one soul is missing from the crowd.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1955\"><p data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1955\"><strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1830\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/song-dynasty\/\">Song Dynasty<\/a> (960\u20131279):<\/strong> Emphasis shifted toward longevity and filial blessings. Delicate Double Ninth cakes became popular gifts for elders.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2208\"><p data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2208\"><strong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1986\">Modern Era (since 1989):<\/strong> The Chinese government officially declared it Senior Citizens&#8217; Day, promoting love and respect for the elderly. In 2012, this status was enshrined in national law, adding new social meaning to an ancient festival.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"169\">Traditions of the Double Ninth Festival: Ancient Rituals with Modern Warmth<\/h2><p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"390\">The Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival) blends ancient wisdom with heartfelt modern values. Its traditional customs reflect a deep respect for health, nature, and family\u2014values still cherished across China today.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"446\">Traditional Customs: How Ancient People Celebrated<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"937\">Mountain Climbing (\u767b\u9ad8)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f0107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91f0107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autumn-mountain-hiking-during-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32350\" alt=\"Autumn mountain hiking during Double Ninth Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autumn-mountain-hiking-during-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autumn-mountain-hiking-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autumn-mountain-hiking-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autumn-mountain-hiking-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autumn-mountain-hiking-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autumn-mountain-hiking-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-150x200.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9c7674 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9c7674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"937\">On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, people traditionally climbed mountains, towers, or city walls to avoid illness and bad luck. Ancient Chinese believed that higher ground helped escape the damp air and \u201cevil spirits\u201d common in early autumn. Today, it symbolizes <em data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"765\">good health<\/em> and <em data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"786\">rising success<\/em> (&#8220;step by step higher&#8221;). Cities like <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"847\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing-travel-guide\/\">Beijing<\/a>\u2019s Xiangshan<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xian-travel-guide\/\">Xi\u2019an<\/a>\u2019s Lishan<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"899\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou-travel-guide\/\">Hangzhou<\/a>\u2019s Baoshi Hill<\/strong> remain popular spots for this custom.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1270\">Wearing Dogwood (\u63d2\u8331\u8438)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123c3a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"123c3a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-dogwood-branches-for-Double-Ninth-Festival-tradition.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32351\" alt=\"Close up of dogwood branches for Double Ninth Festival tradition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-dogwood-branches-for-Double-Ninth-Festival-tradition.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-dogwood-branches-for-Double-Ninth-Festival-tradition-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-dogwood-branches-for-Double-Ninth-Festival-tradition-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-dogwood-branches-for-Double-Ninth-Festival-tradition-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-dogwood-branches-for-Double-Ninth-Festival-tradition-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Close-up-of-dogwood-branches-for-Double-Ninth-Festival-tradition-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92b9189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92b9189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1270\">Dogwood (zhuyu) is a fragrant medicinal herb. In the past, people pinned sprigs to their hair or clothes, or hung them on doors to repel disease. While this tradition has faded in urban areas, some still give <strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1198\">herbal sachets<\/strong> made with dogwood to elders as a blessing for protection and longevity.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1753\">Chrysanthemum Appreciation &amp; Wine (\u8d4f\u83ca\u3001\u83ca\u82b1\u9152)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 224px; top: 102.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4e2106 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4e2106\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32352\" alt=\"Yellow chrysanthemums in full bloom for Chongyang Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yellow-chrysanthemums-in-full-bloom-for-Chongyang-Festival-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc69fdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc69fdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1753\">Chrysanthemums bloom beautifully in late autumn and were believed to boost health and extend life. Ancient poets loved them\u2014like Tao Yuanming, who famously wrote, <em data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1538\">\u201cPicking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence&#8230;\u201d<\/em> Drinking chrysanthemum-infused wine on this day was seen as both a cure and a celebration. Today, <strong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1666\">chrysanthemum exhibitions<\/strong> are held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/best-cities-to-visit-in-china\/\">many cities<\/a>, and <strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1718\">chrysanthemum wine<\/strong> remains a symbolic seasonal drink.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"2139\">Eating Chongyang Cake (\u91cd\u9633\u7cd5)<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 121px; top: 198.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-883bc9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"883bc9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32353\" alt=\"Traditional Chongyang Festival rice cakes with nuts and seeds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Traditional-Chongyang-Festival-rice-cakes-with-nuts-and-seeds-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0715dea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0715dea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"2139\">A signature festive treat, Chongyang Cake is a steamed rice cake often topped with red dates, walnuts, or the Chinese character for \u201clongevity\u201d (\u5bff). Because \u201ccake\u201d (\u7cd5 <em data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1965\">g\u0101o<\/em>) sounds like \u201chigh\u201d (\u9ad8 <em data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1994\">g\u0101o<\/em>) in Chinese, it represents <strong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2059\">wishes for progress and long life<\/strong>. In the past, those who couldn&#8217;t climb would eat the cake to \u201cclimb in spirit.\u201d<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2181\">Modern Customs: Honoring the Elderly<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2580\">Respecting and Celebrating Elders<\/h4><p data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2580\">Since 1989, the festival has also been recognized as China\u2019s Senior Citizens&#8217; Day. Families visit parents and grandparents, offering warm meals, health products, or cozy clothes. Communities often host events such as free health check-ups, cultural performances, or senior appreciation parties, promoting traditional filial piety in modern ways.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2910\">Family Reunions &amp; Festive Meals<\/h4><p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2910\">Like many Chinese festivals, family meals are essential. Alongside Chongyang Cake, dishes like longevity noodles, chrysanthemum stir-fry, or autumn crab appear on dinner tables. Younger generations toast to their elders\u2019 health and happiness in warm, festive gatherings.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3322\">Modern Touches<\/h4><p data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3322\">Today, younger people might take grandparents hiking, to flower shows, or on city walks to recreate the climbing tradition. Others try making cakes or herbal sachets at home, or visit cultural museums to reconnect with the festival\u2019s roots. Volunteer groups often visit nursing homes to deliver gifts and perform for seniors\u2014blending tradition with social care.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"173\">Cultural Meaning of the Double Ninth Festival: Values Behind the Traditions<\/h2><p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"393\">While the Double Ninth Festival is filled with festive foods and scenic outings, its deeper meaning reflects timeless Chinese values\u2014filial piety, respect for life, harmony with nature, and the strength of family ties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e65626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e65626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elderly-celebration-at-nursing-home-on-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32354\" alt=\"Elderly celebration at nursing home on Double Ninth Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elderly-celebration-at-nursing-home-on-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elderly-celebration-at-nursing-home-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elderly-celebration-at-nursing-home-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elderly-celebration-at-nursing-home-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elderly-celebration-at-nursing-home-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elderly-celebration-at-nursing-home-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b75bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6b75bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"461\">1. Honoring the Elderly: A Living Expression of Filial Piety<\/h3><p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"930\">In Chinese culture, <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"510\">filial piety (\u5b5d, <em data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"507\">xi\u00e0o<\/em>)<\/strong>\u2014the virtue of respecting and caring for one\u2019s elders\u2014is considered a foundation of moral conduct. The Double Ninth Festival turns this value into a national practice by encouraging younger generations to spend time with their parents and grandparents, express gratitude, and show love.<\/p><p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"930\">In today\u2019s aging society, it also serves as a gentle social reminder to care for seniors and nurture intergenerational harmony.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"980\">2. Wishing for Longevity: Respect for Life<\/h3><p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1407\">Since ancient times, this festival has centered on blessings for health and long life. From herbal wines to symbolic cakes, every tradition carries wishes for wellness and vitality.<\/p><p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1407\">Unlike other Chinese holidays\u2014Spring Festival celebrates reunion, Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates completeness\u2014the Double Ninth focuses on individual well-being and longevity, showing the deep Chinese reverence for life itself.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1474\">3. Embracing Nature: Harmony Between Humans and the Seasons<\/h3><p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1878\">Activities like mountain climbing and chrysanthemum viewing reflect the ancient belief in <em data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1604\">living in harmony with nature<\/em>. The festival encourages people to step outdoors, breathe in autumn\u2019s crisp air, and align with the rhythms of the season.<\/p><p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1878\">In modern times, this has become a meaningful way to slow down, reconnect with nature, and relieve stress in the midst of fast-paced urban life.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1939\">4. Strengthening Family Bonds: Togetherness in Action<\/h3><p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2138\">Whether climbing hills together in the past or enjoying a family dinner today, the Double Ninth Festival remains a family-centered celebration.<\/p><p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2138\">It complements other major festivals in China:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2427\"><li data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2201\"><p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2201\"><strong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2160\">Spring Festival<\/strong> celebrates new beginnings and reunion,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2260\"><p data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2260\"><strong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2227\">Mid-Autumn Festival<\/strong> cherishes family completeness,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2304\"><p data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2304\"><strong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2284\">Qingming Festival<\/strong> honors ancestors,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2427\"><p data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2427\"><strong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2323\">Double Ninth<\/strong> focuses on caring for the living elderly, making it a modern expression of \u201cfilial love in action.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"309\">World Perspective: How the Double Ninth Festival Compares Globally<\/h2><p data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"646\">The Double Ninth Festival is deeply rooted in Chinese values like honoring elders, celebrating longevity, and embracing nature. Interestingly, many countries around the world also have festivals that echo similar themes. Let\u2019s explore how China\u2019s Double Ninth aligns with\u2014and differs from\u2014other \u201csenior\u201d or \u201cautumn\u201d festivals globally.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"687\">Elder Appreciation Around the World<\/h3><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"1560\"><thead data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"862\"><tr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"862\"><th data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"721\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Festival Name<\/th><th data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"744\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Country \/ Region<\/th><th data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"779\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Shared Values<\/th><th data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"862\" data-col-size=\"md\">Key Differences<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1560\"><tr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1210\"><td data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1068\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1064\">Double Ninth Festival<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1091\">China<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1126\">Respect for elders, longevity<\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1210\">Blends cultural rituals like hiking, chrysanthemum viewing, and health blessings<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1385\"><td data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1242\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1234\">Grandparents\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1265\" data-col-size=\"sm\">U.S., Canada, etc.<\/td><td data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1300\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Expressing love for grandparents<\/td><td data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1385\" data-col-size=\"md\">Focuses on cards and gifts; lacks traditional customs or outdoor activities<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1560\"><td data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1417\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1416\">Respect for the Aged Day<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1440\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Japan<\/td><td data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1475\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Social recognition of seniors<\/td><td data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1560\" data-col-size=\"md\">Includes official ceremonies; no floral or nature-based traditions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1752\">While all these holidays highlight elder care and gratitude, China\u2019s Double Ninth Festival uniquely combines moral tradition with nature, offering both spiritual and sensory experiences.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1791\">Autumn Traditions Across Cultures<\/h3><p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1949\">The Double Ninth Festival also resonates with seasonal festivals in other parts of the world that celebrate the changing of seasons and the gifts of autumn:<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2241\">Thanksgiving (U.S.) &amp; Harvest Festivals (India, Europe):<\/h4><p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2241\">These holidays celebrate abundance and offer thanks to nature. Similarly, the Double Ninth Festival originated as an autumn rite to ward off illness and offer blessings\u2014though it now centers more on elder care than harvest.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2586\">Chrysanthemum Festivals (Japan):<\/h4><p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2586\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanpai-japan.com\/japan-lifestyle\/kiku-matsuri\">Japan\u2019s <em data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2308\">Kiku Matsuri<\/em><\/a> shares the floral beauty of chrysanthemums with Double Ninth traditions. However, Japan\u2019s version is closely tied to imperial culture and aesthetic presentation, while in China, chrysanthemum appreciation reflects wishes for long life and health, especially for elders.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"230\">Practical Guide: How Foreign Visitors Can Celebrate the Double Ninth Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"441\">Whether you\u2019re traveling in China or exploring from afar, the Double Ninth Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience Chinese culture, nature, and heartfelt traditions. Here\u2019s how you can get involved.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"500\">1. Traveling in China: Join the Festivities in Person<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2563f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2563f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colorful-chrysanthemum-exhibition-at-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-during-Chongyang-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32355\" alt=\"Colorful chrysanthemum exhibition at Beijing Botanical Garden during Chongyang Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colorful-chrysanthemum-exhibition-at-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-during-Chongyang-Festival.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colorful-chrysanthemum-exhibition-at-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-during-Chongyang-Festival-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colorful-chrysanthemum-exhibition-at-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-during-Chongyang-Festival-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colorful-chrysanthemum-exhibition-at-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-during-Chongyang-Festival-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colorful-chrysanthemum-exhibition-at-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-during-Chongyang-Festival-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colorful-chrysanthemum-exhibition-at-Beijing-Botanical-Garden-during-Chongyang-Festival-150x200.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-848efca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"848efca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\"><strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">Top Places to Celebrate:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"1424\"><li data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"781\"><p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"566\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"564\">Chrysanthemum Exhibitions:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"781\"><li data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"632\"><p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"632\"><em data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"597\">Beijing Botanical Garden<\/em> \u2013 massive displays in full bloom<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"698\"><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"698\"><em data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"664\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanghai-travel-guide\/\">Shanghai<\/a> Botanical Garden<\/em> \u2013 hundreds of varieties on show<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"781\"><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"781\"><em data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"739\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangzhou-travel-guide\/\">Guangzhou<\/a> Million Sunflower Garden<\/em> \u2013 bright fall colors and festive events<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1127\"><p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"809\">Famous Hiking Spots:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1127\"><li data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"892\"><p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"892\"><em data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"843\">Fragrant Hills (Beijing):<\/em> Enjoy red maple leaves and historic atmosphere<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"971\"><p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"971\"><em data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"916\">Mount Li (Xi\u2019an):<\/em> Overlooks ancient capital and has deep imperial ties<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1048\"><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1048\"><em data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1001\">Baoshi Hill (Hangzhou):<\/em> Easy hike with stunning views over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/west-lake\/\">West Lake<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1127\"><p data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1127\"><em data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/huangshan\/\">Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)<\/a>:<\/em> For fit hikers seeking sea-of-cloud views<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1424\"><p data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1163\"><strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1161\">Folk Culture Destinations:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1424\"><li data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1255\"><p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1255\"><em data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1194\">Villages near Huangshan:<\/em> Watch traditional Chongyang cake-making and herbal sachets<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1336\"><p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1336\"><em data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1280\">Wuzhen (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang-travel-guide\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>):<\/em> Known for elderly appreciation parades and folk shows<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1424\"><p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1424\"><em data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1359\">Xi\u2019an City Wall:<\/em> Popular site for festival hikes and tasting chrysanthemum wine<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1441\"><strong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1441\">What to Do:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1901\"><li data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1529\"><p data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1529\"><strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1466\">Hike with locals:<\/strong> Join crowds hiking nearby hills and soak in the holiday vibe<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1666\"><p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1557\">Taste seasonal foods:<\/strong> Try <em data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1578\">Chongyang cake<\/em>, <em data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1599\">longevity noodles<\/em>, and <em data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1625\">chrysanthemum wine<\/em> at local restaurants or hotel banquets<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1757\"><p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1757\"><strong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1697\">Make traditional crafts:<\/strong> Learn to make herbal sachets or cakes in cultural centers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1901\"><p data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1901\"><strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1798\">Observe elder appreciation events:<\/strong> Visit community centers hosting music shows, calligraphy performances, or tea gatherings for seniors<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1953\">2. Celebrating Abroad: Bring the Festival Home<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d0293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34d0293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Homemade-Double-Ninth-Festival-rice-cakes-with-sweet-filling.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32356\" alt=\"Homemade Double Ninth Festival rice cakes with sweet filling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Homemade-Double-Ninth-Festival-rice-cakes-with-sweet-filling.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Homemade-Double-Ninth-Festival-rice-cakes-with-sweet-filling-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Homemade-Double-Ninth-Festival-rice-cakes-with-sweet-filling-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Homemade-Double-Ninth-Festival-rice-cakes-with-sweet-filling-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Homemade-Double-Ninth-Festival-rice-cakes-with-sweet-filling-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Homemade-Double-Ninth-Festival-rice-cakes-with-sweet-filling-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0464736 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0464736\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2059\">Can\u2019t travel to China this year? You can still enjoy the spirit of the festival with a few simple steps:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2537\"><li data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2228\"><p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2228\"><strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2080\">Cook at home:<\/strong> Make your own Chongyang cake using glutinous rice flour, dates, and nuts. Sip a warm cup of chrysanthemum tea as a symbolic toast to good health.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2376\"><p data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2376\"><strong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2246\">Go virtual:<\/strong> Watch livestreams of chrysanthemum festivals or festival hikes in China via YouTube, WeChat Channels, or Douyin (TikTok China).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2537\"><p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2537\"><strong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2408\">Show love to your elders:<\/strong> Send a card, a thoughtful gift, or a heartfelt message to the seniors in your life. The spirit of <em data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2521\">filial piety<\/em> is universal.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2578\">3. Cultural Tips &amp; Travel Reminders<\/h3><p data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2609\"><strong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2609\">Elder Etiquette in China:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2732\"><li data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2643\"><p data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2643\">Always greet elders politely<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2678\"><p data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2678\">Offer seats and help with bags<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2732\"><p data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2732\">When giving gifts, use both hands to show respect<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2755\"><strong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2755\">If You\u2019re Hiking:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2929\"><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2791\"><p data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2791\">Wear comfortable walking shoes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2818\"><p data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2818\">Bring water and snacks<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2881\"><p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2881\">Dress in layers\u2014autumn mornings and evenings can be chilly<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2929\"><p data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2929\">Respect nature: no littering, no loud noise<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2947\"><strong data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2947\">When Dining:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3180\"><li data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3007\"><p data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3007\">Chongyang cakes are sweet and rich\u2014enjoy in moderation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3069\"><p data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3069\">Chrysanthemum wine contains alcohol\u2014check before drinking<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3180\"><p data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3180\">Ask about ingredients if you have food allergies\u2014some chrysanthemum dishes include unique herbs or seafood<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"222\">Poetry &amp; Symbols: Understanding the Spirit of the Double Ninth Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"436\">The Double Ninth Festival isn\u2019t just about traditions\u2014it\u2019s a day deeply woven with emotion, nature, and poetry. Over centuries, poets have captured the soul of this festival in lines that still move hearts today.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"481\">Timeless Poems That Define the Festival<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1453064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1453064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Illustration-of-Wang-Weis-poem-about-Double-Ninth-Festival-and-longing-for-family.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32357\" alt=\"Illustration of Wang Wei\u2019s poem about Double Ninth Festival and longing for family\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Illustration-of-Wang-Weis-poem-about-Double-Ninth-Festival-and-longing-for-family.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Illustration-of-Wang-Weis-poem-about-Double-Ninth-Festival-and-longing-for-family-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Illustration-of-Wang-Weis-poem-about-Double-Ninth-Festival-and-longing-for-family-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Illustration-of-Wang-Weis-poem-about-Double-Ninth-Festival-and-longing-for-family-150x94.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f468a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42f468a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"718\">Wang Wei \u2013 <em data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"541\">Thinking of My Brothers on the Double Ninth<\/em><\/h4><p data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"718\">\u201c<em data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"717\">A lonely stranger in a foreign land,<br data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"587\" \/>I miss my family most on festive days.<br data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\" \/>I know my brothers are climbing the mountain,<br data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\" \/>Wearing dogwood, but missing one man\u2014me.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"983\">This beloved Tang Dynasty poem captures the deep homesickness felt during the holiday. It\u2019s become the most iconic verse associated with the Double Ninth, reflecting the tradition of <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"920\">climbing high<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"944\">wearing dogwood<\/strong> while longing for loved ones far away.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1138\">Meng Haoran \u2013 <em data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1037\">Visiting an Old Friend\u2019s Farmhouse<\/em><\/h4><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1138\">\u201c<em data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1137\">When the Double Ninth Festival comes round,<br data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1090\" \/>I will come again to enjoy the chrysanthemums.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1289\">This poem reflects the lighter side of the festival\u2014gathering with friends and admiring blooming chrysanthemums, a symbol of grace and longevity.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1348\">Cultural Symbols That Bring the Festival to Life<\/h3><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 500px;\"><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"2084\"><thead data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1448\"><tr data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1448\"><th data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1367\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Symbol<\/th><th data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1412\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Meaning<\/th><th data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1448\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Modern Form<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"2084\"><tr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1650\"><td data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1569\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1568\">Chrysanthemum<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1614\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Longevity, nobility<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1650\">Flower displays, tea, wine<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1752\"><td data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1673\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1672\">Dogwood (Zhuyu)<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1716\">Protection from illness and evil spirits<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1752\">Herbal sachets, wearable charms<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1860\"><td data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1774\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1773\">Chongyang Cake<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1819\">\u201cStep-by-step rise\u201d (progress, health)<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1860\">Sweet layered cake with nuts, jujubes<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1967\"><td data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1881\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1876\">Mountains<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1925\">Safety, blessings, aspiration<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1967\">Traditional hiking during the festival<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2084\"><td data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2009\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2008\">\u201cShou\u201d character \/ Longevity Peach<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2047\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Blessing for elders, long life<\/td><td data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2084\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Decorations, birthday gifts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2256\">The festival\u2019s visual palette is filled with golden yellow\u2014representing autumn leaves and blooming chrysanthemums\u2014and red, symbolizing good fortune and long life.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"173\">Common Misconceptions: Setting the Record Straight<\/h2><p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"364\">Despite its rich history and cultural depth, the Double Ninth Festival is often misunderstood by those unfamiliar with it. Let\u2019s clear up some common myths to help you see the full picture.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"422\">Misconception 1: \u201cIt\u2019s just a Senior Citizens\u2019 Day.\u201d<\/h3><p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"728\"><strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"436\">Reality:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"728\">While the elder-respecting aspect was added in 1989, the festival\u2019s core customs\u2014hiking to high places, admiring chrysanthemums, and wearing dogwood sachets\u2014date back over 2,000 years. It\u2019s a blend of ancient traditions and modern values, not just a social holiday.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"806\">Misconception 2: \u201cIt\u2019s like the Mid-Autumn Festival\u2014about reunion.\u201d<\/h3><p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1131\"><strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"820\">Reality:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1131\">Mid-Autumn focuses on family reunion and moon gazing. The Double Ninth Festival is centered around respect for elders, prayers for health, and connecting with nature through seasonal rituals like climbing and flower viewing. Though family gatherings happen, reunion is not the core theme.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1185\">Misconception 3: \u201cOnly women wear dogwood.\u201d<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1459\"><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1199\">Reality:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1459\">Historically, everyone\u2014men, women, and children\u2014wore dogwood branches or sachets to ward off evil and illness. It was a protective ritual, not a fashion choice. Today, some regions still keep this custom alive, and there\u2019s no gender restriction.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1537\">Misconception 4: \u201cChongyang Cake is just another kind of mooncake.\u201d<\/h3><p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1906\"><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1551\">Reality:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1906\">Not at all. Chongyang Cake is a steamed rice cake made with glutinous rice flour and often topped with jujubes, walnuts, or goji berries. It\u2019s soft and subtly sweet, unlike mooncakes, which are typically baked with rich fillings and belong to the Mid-Autumn Festival. They\u2019re from different holidays with distinct meanings and textures.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"238\">Modern Inheritance &amp; Innovation: New Ways to Celebrate the Double Ninth Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"425\">While rooted in ancient traditions, the Double Ninth Festival continues to evolve with modern lifestyles\u2014finding new forms of expression that keep it vibrant, inclusive, and meaningful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141e068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"141e068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wudang-Mountain-pilgrims-climbing-to-pray-during-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32358\" alt=\"Wudang Mountain pilgrims climbing to pray during Double Ninth Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wudang-Mountain-pilgrims-climbing-to-pray-during-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wudang-Mountain-pilgrims-climbing-to-pray-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wudang-Mountain-pilgrims-climbing-to-pray-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wudang-Mountain-pilgrims-climbing-to-pray-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wudang-Mountain-pilgrims-climbing-to-pray-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wudang-Mountain-pilgrims-climbing-to-pray-during-Double-Ninth-Festival-150x200.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Wudang Mountain<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c6c70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0c6c70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"476\">1. Creative Celebrations for a New Generation<\/h3><ul data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"1148\"><li data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"710\"><p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"710\"><strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"502\">Digital Blessings:<\/strong> Instead of traditional visits, many people now send warm wishes to elderly loved ones via video calls, or join social media campaigns\u00a0to share personal stories and gratitude.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"937\"><p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"937\"><strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"744\">Tourism Meets Tradition:<\/strong> Scenic spots across China offer <strong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"810\">\u201cChongyang Climbing Packages\u201d<\/strong> that include mountain entry, Chongyang cake, and chrysanthemum wine\u2014turning ancient customs into memorable travel experiences.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1148\"><p data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1148\"><strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"960\">Trendy Touches:<\/strong> Younger generations combine climbing with urban hiking, autumn camping, or Instagram-friendly flower exhibitions, blending wellness and tradition with a modern, stylish twist.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1200\">2. Expanding the Festival\u2019s Social Impact<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1968\"><li data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1413\"><p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1223\">Community Care:<\/strong> Volunteer groups and companies organize free services in nursing homes and neighborhoods\u2014ranging from haircuts and health checkups to legal aid\u2014showing tangible care for elders in need.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1628\"><p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1628\"><strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1440\">Cultural Education:<\/strong> Schools run craft classes, poetry readings, and classroom events to introduce students to Chongyang traditions and values, reinforcing the virtue of filial piety from a young age.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1968\"><p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1968\"><strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1649\">Global Reach:<\/strong> Through Confucius Institutes, cultural exhibitions, and overseas Chinese communities, the Double Ninth Festival is gradually gaining international recognition. Events like elder appreciation ceremonies or group hikes are now held in places like Singapore, Malaysia, and San Francisco Chinatown.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2160\">More international schools are also including the festival in their Chinese language and culture programs, helping students worldwide connect with the meaning behind this unique holiday.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"183\">Practical Resources to Explore the Double Ninth Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"407\">Looking to dive deeper into the traditions, flavors, and experiences of the Double Ninth Festival? Here are some beginner-friendly resources to help you celebrate meaningfully\u2014whether from home or while traveling in China.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"456\">1. Books &amp; Documentaries (English-Friendly)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 172px; top: 204.094px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caef8e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"caef8e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32359\" alt=\"Children\u2019s picture book on Double Ninth Festival traditions in Chinese\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-1024x516.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-768x387.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-1536x775.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-2048x1033.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-18x9.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Childrens-picture-book-on-Double-Ninth-Festival-traditions-in-Chinese-150x76.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edfa97e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edfa97e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"892\"><li data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"669\"><p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"669\"><strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"482\">Recommended Books:<\/strong><br data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"485\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Double-Nine-Festival-Chinese\/dp\/7518601907\"><em data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"535\"><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"1176vl-xe2d44-dj4f4m-nr8fyf\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\">The Double Nine Festival (Chinese Edition) <\/span><\/em><\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Chinese-Festivals-Introductions-Culture\/dp\/0521186595\"><em>Chinese Festivals (Introductions to Chinese Culture)<\/em><\/a>\u00a0offer rich insights into the origins, rituals, and modern transformations of the festival.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"892\"><p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"892\"><strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"691\">Documentaries:<\/strong><br data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\" \/>CCTV\u2019s <em data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"757\">Traditional Chinese Festivals: Double Ninth Festival<\/em> (available with English voice-over)\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"928\">2. Easy Recipes to Try at Home<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 345px; top: 14.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34ef362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34ef362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cups-of-chrysanthemum-tea-with-goji-berries-prepared-for-the-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32360\" alt=\"Cups of chrysanthemum tea with goji berries prepared for the Double Ninth Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cups-of-chrysanthemum-tea-with-goji-berries-prepared-for-the-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cups-of-chrysanthemum-tea-with-goji-berries-prepared-for-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cups-of-chrysanthemum-tea-with-goji-berries-prepared-for-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cups-of-chrysanthemum-tea-with-goji-berries-prepared-for-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cups-of-chrysanthemum-tea-with-goji-berries-prepared-for-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cups-of-chrysanthemum-tea-with-goji-berries-prepared-for-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-335cd7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"335cd7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1358\"><li data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1091\"><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1091\"><strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"951\">Chongyang Cake:<\/strong> Mix 200g glutinous rice flour with 50g red dates, 30g dried longan, and 30g walnuts. Add water to form a batter and steam for 20 minutes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1235\"><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1235\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\">Chrysanthemum Tea:<\/strong> Brew 5g dried chrysanthemum flowers, 5g goji berries, and a touch of rock sugar with hot water. Steep for 5 minutes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1358\"><p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1358\"><strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1269\">Chrysanthemum Egg Stir-fry:<\/strong> Saut\u00e9 3 scrambled eggs, then gently stir in 100g chrysanthemum petals. Season with salt.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1401\">3. Festival-Themed Travel Itineraries<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1999\"><li data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1600\"><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1600\"><strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1417\">Beijing:<\/strong> Climb <strong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1442\">Fragrant Hills<\/strong> to enjoy autumn foliage \u2192 visit the <strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1499\">Botanical Garden<\/strong> for chrysanthemum displays \u2192 try Chongyang cake \u2192 catch a tea performance at <strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1597\">Lao She Teahouse<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 246px; top: 400.016px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-debad7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"debad7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1735\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32361\" alt=\"Fragrant Hills Park in Beijing with autumn foliage during the Double Ninth Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival.webp 1735w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-1024x637.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-768x478.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-1536x956.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fragrant-Hills-Park-in-Beijing-with-autumn-foliage-during-the-Double-Ninth-Festival-150x93.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1735px) 100vw, 1735px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Fragrant Hills<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02ddabd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02ddabd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1613\">Xi\u2019an:<\/strong> Walk atop the <strong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1649\">Ancient City Wall<\/strong> \u2192 hike <strong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1669\">Mount Li<\/strong> for blessings \u2192 enjoy local eats like Chongyang cake and chrysanthemum wine on <strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1766\">Muslim Street<\/strong> \u2192 explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/terracotta-army\/\"><strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1804\">Terracotta Warriors<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 105px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d147181 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d147181\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lishan-Mountain-in-Xian-covered-with-red-autumn-leaves-a-popular-Double-Ninth-climbing-site.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32362\" alt=\"Lishan Mountain in Xi&apos;an covered with red autumn leaves, a popular Double Ninth climbing site\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lishan-Mountain-in-Xian-covered-with-red-autumn-leaves-a-popular-Double-Ninth-climbing-site.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lishan-Mountain-in-Xian-covered-with-red-autumn-leaves-a-popular-Double-Ninth-climbing-site-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lishan-Mountain-in-Xian-covered-with-red-autumn-leaves-a-popular-Double-Ninth-climbing-site-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lishan-Mountain-in-Xian-covered-with-red-autumn-leaves-a-popular-Double-Ninth-climbing-site-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lishan-Mountain-in-Xian-covered-with-red-autumn-leaves-a-popular-Double-Ninth-climbing-site-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lishan-Mountain-in-Xian-covered-with-red-autumn-leaves-a-popular-Double-Ninth-climbing-site-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Mount Li<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7169614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7169614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1823\">Hangzhou:<\/strong> Hike <strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1844\">Baoshi Hill<\/strong> for West Lake views \u2192 admire flowers at the <strong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1909\">Botanical Garden<\/strong> \u2192 visit <strong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1928\">Wuzhen<\/strong> for folk customs \u2192 taste Chongyang cake with classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang-cuisine\/\">Hangzhou cuisine<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 244px; top: 38.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dcd617 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1dcd617\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baoshi-Hill-in-Hangzhou-overlooking-West-Lake-in-autumn-a-favorite-spot-for-Double-Ninth-hiking.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-32363\" alt=\"Baoshi Hill in Hangzhou overlooking West Lake in autumn, a favorite spot for Double Ninth hiking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baoshi-Hill-in-Hangzhou-overlooking-West-Lake-in-autumn-a-favorite-spot-for-Double-Ninth-hiking.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baoshi-Hill-in-Hangzhou-overlooking-West-Lake-in-autumn-a-favorite-spot-for-Double-Ninth-hiking-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baoshi-Hill-in-Hangzhou-overlooking-West-Lake-in-autumn-a-favorite-spot-for-Double-Ninth-hiking-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baoshi-Hill-in-Hangzhou-overlooking-West-Lake-in-autumn-a-favorite-spot-for-Double-Ninth-hiking-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Baoshi-Hill-in-Hangzhou-overlooking-West-Lake-in-autumn-a-favorite-spot-for-Double-Ninth-hiking-640x853.webp 640w, 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distant mountain peaks under a clear blue sky in Kanas Altay China during summer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Scenic-view-of-a-turquoise-river-with-lush-green-forests-and-distant-mountain-peaks-under-a-clear-blue-sky-in-Kanas-Altay-China-during-summer-e1732347856275-1024x579.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Scenic-view-of-a-turquoise-river-with-lush-green-forests-and-distant-mountain-peaks-under-a-clear-blue-sky-in-Kanas-Altay-China-during-summer-e1732347856275-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Scenic-view-of-a-turquoise-river-with-lush-green-forests-and-distant-mountain-peaks-under-a-clear-blue-sky-in-Kanas-Altay-China-during-summer-e1732347856275-768x434.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Scenic-view-of-a-turquoise-river-with-lush-green-forests-and-distant-mountain-peaks-under-a-clear-blue-sky-in-Kanas-Altay-China-during-summer-e1732347856275-1536x869.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Scenic-view-of-a-turquoise-river-with-lush-green-forests-and-distant-mountain-peaks-under-a-clear-blue-sky-in-Kanas-Altay-China-during-summer-e1732347856275-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Scenic-view-of-a-turquoise-river-with-lush-green-forests-and-distant-mountain-peaks-under-a-clear-blue-sky-in-Kanas-Altay-China-during-summer-e1732347856275.webp 1909w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Tips<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ja\/best-time-to-visit-china\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBest &amp; Worst Time to Visit China\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Find the best and worst times to visit China with tips on weather, crowds, festivals, and regional seasons to plan a smooth and unforgettable trip.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39299 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-city-travel-guide tag-foshan tag-foshan-travel-guide tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ja\/foshan-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foshan-Travel-Guide-cover-with-Lingnan-temple-martial-arts-ceramics-Shunde-food-and-Guangzhou-skyline-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42117\" alt=\"Foshan Travel Guide cover with Lingnan temple martial arts ceramics Shunde food and Guangzhou skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foshan-Travel-Guide-cover-with-Lingnan-temple-martial-arts-ceramics-Shunde-food-and-Guangzhou-skyline-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foshan-Travel-Guide-cover-with-Lingnan-temple-martial-arts-ceramics-Shunde-food-and-Guangzhou-skyline-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Foshan-Travel-Guide-cover-with-Lingnan-temple-martial-arts-ceramics-Shunde-food-and-Guangzhou-skyline-300x225.webp 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ja\/foshan-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tFoshan Travel Guide: Best Routes, Food &amp; Tips\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan your first Foshan trip with the best routes, food, martial arts culture, key sights, and smart links to Guangzhou and Shunde.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-7108 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-attraction tag-attraction tag-attraction-travel-guide tag-shanghai tag-shanghai-travel-guide tag-the-bund\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ja\/the-bund\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nighttime-panorama-of-the-Bunds-golden-lit-historical-buildings-reflecting-on-the-Huangpu-River-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7160\" alt=\"Nighttime panorama of the Bunds golden lit historical buildings reflecting on the Huangpu River\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nighttime-panorama-of-the-Bunds-golden-lit-historical-buildings-reflecting-on-the-Huangpu-River-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nighttime-panorama-of-the-Bunds-golden-lit-historical-buildings-reflecting-on-the-Huangpu-River-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nighttime-panorama-of-the-Bunds-golden-lit-historical-buildings-reflecting-on-the-Huangpu-River-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nighttime-panorama-of-the-Bunds-golden-lit-historical-buildings-reflecting-on-the-Huangpu-River-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nighttime-panorama-of-the-Bunds-golden-lit-historical-buildings-reflecting-on-the-Huangpu-River-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nighttime-panorama-of-the-Bunds-golden-lit-historical-buildings-reflecting-on-the-Huangpu-River.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Attraction<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ja\/the-bund\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tThe Bund\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore The Bund, Shanghai&#8217;s iconic waterfront showcasing stunning 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beauty and serenity Scenic view of Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou with traditional wooden houses and lush greenery capturing the peaceful atmosphere\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-beauty-and-serenity-Scenic-view-of-Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-in-Guizhou-with-traditional-wooden-houses-and-lush-greenery-capturing-the-peaceful-atmosphere-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-beauty-and-serenity-Scenic-view-of-Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-in-Guizhou-with-traditional-wooden-houses-and-lush-greenery-capturing-the-peaceful-atmosphere-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-beauty-and-serenity-Scenic-view-of-Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-in-Guizhou-with-traditional-wooden-houses-and-lush-greenery-capturing-the-peaceful-atmosphere-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-beauty-and-serenity-Scenic-view-of-Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-in-Guizhou-with-traditional-wooden-houses-and-lush-greenery-capturing-the-peaceful-atmosphere-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-beauty-and-serenity-Scenic-view-of-Zhaoxing-Dong-Village-in-Guizhou-with-traditional-wooden-houses-and-lush-greenery-capturing-the-peaceful-atmosphere.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Province<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ja\/guizhou\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tGuizhou Province: Basic Info, Culture &#038; Food\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn key facts about Guizhou Province, including its geography, 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