The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. 

Start of Autumn, or Liqiu (Chinese: 立秋), the 13th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug 7 and ends on Aug 21.

Start of Autumn reflects the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The fruitful season is approaching.

The following are some things you may be interested in Start of Autumn.