Events Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, starts on the first day of the first moon according to the traditional lunar calendar. Although officially lasting only three days, many people take a week off work. Beijing is probably at its prettiest on the first of May, a holiday for Communists and officially known as International Labor Day . The Lantern Festival is also a relatively colorful time to visit Beijing.
People take the time to walk the streets at night carrying colored paper lanterns.
It falls on the 15th day of the 1st moon. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival and is the time to eat tasty moon cakes. Time Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .