Start of Winter · Early Winter
As winter begins, mist settles over the hills and life moves toward warm interiors. Tea, slow walks, and local kitchens reveal a quieter China.
A Landscape Moving with the Season
As winter begins, mist settles over the hills and life moves toward warm interiors. Tea, slow walks, and local kitchens reveal a quieter China.
Where the Solar Term Comes From
Start of Winter is one of China’s twenty-four solar terms. It marks a shift in the relationship between daylight, weather, and daily life, inviting us to notice the landscape more closely.
Seasonal Traditions
Seasonal food, local customs, and everyday work reveal how people live with the changing weather. Take time to visit a market, share a meal, and hear the stories of the place.
From Solar Term to Travel
Let the season set the pace. Make room for village walks, local food, and time outdoors, leaving enough space to follow the light and stop along the way.
Where to Experience It
Hangzhou, Huangshan, Beijing each reveal a different side of the season—from village life and mountain landscapes to quiet walks through the city.
