The 24 solar terms, consisting of 12 major solar terms and 12 minor solar terms, were created thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese to guide agricultural production.

  Today, the culture behind the terms provides useful guidance to people's lives as each term features special food, cultural ceremonies and healthy living tips.

  Summer Solstice, a solar term of China's lunar calendar, marks the arrival of midsummer. This is the northern hemisphere's longest day and shortest night of the year.

  Feel the vitality and passion of outdoor exercising together with Xinhua images!

Photos by: Wang Peng, Ma Jinrui, Tang Yi, Cao Zhengping, Yang Yugang, Zhu Chunxiao

Video by: Wang Kaiyan