夏至|"Xia Zhi" (Summer Solstice)

When the sun is in its northernmost position, it’s “Xiazhi (Summer Solstice)” of Chinese solar terms. On this day, an amazing phenomenon known as “upright pole with no shadows” will occur and it’s the longest day of summer. After “Xiazhi,” it will be the warmest season of the year. Take a look at “Xiazhi” in Gulin, Sichuan: