The Summer Solstice is one of the twenty-four solar terms.

The earliest established solar term

On this day, the position where the sun is directly overhead

Reaching the northernmost point of the year
 

Almost directly on the Tropic of Cancer

Daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere reach their longest point.

| Heavy Rainfall |

In most cases, during the Summer Solstice period, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the Jianghuai region are in the plum rain season, with frequent heavy rainfall that can easily lead to flooding and even threaten people’s lives and property. Therefore, flood prevention efforts should be strengthened.
 

| Hot Weather |

After the summer solstice, although the point of direct solar incidence begins to move gradually southward from the Tropic of Cancer and daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere start to shorten, and the noon solar altitude over the Tropic of Cancer and areas farther north also decreases day by day, temperatures will continue to rise for some time because the heat received from solar radiation still exceeds the heat radiated back into the atmosphere. Hence the saying, “It’s not truly hot until after the summer solstice.”
 

| Ancestral Rites |

At the summer solstice, when crops are harvested, there has long been a tradition of celebrating the harvest and honoring ancestors to pray for disaster relief and a bountiful year. Consequently, the summer solstice was incorporated into ancient rituals dedicated to the gods as a festive occasion. Around this time, some regions hold solemn ceremonies known as “passing the summer wheat.” At the imperial court, following the summer solstice, the royal household would distribute ice—stored during winter for use in summer—to cool off and ward off the heat. This practice, originating in the Zhou dynasty, was maintained by successive dynasties and eventually became institutionalized.

| Summer Cooling |

During the Summer Solstice, people take various measures to beat the heat, such as giving gifts like fans and cosmetics, and enjoying cooling soups and sour plum drinks.

| Summer Solstice "Food" |

Dumplings on the Winter Solstice, noodles on the Summer Solstice: Since ancient times, Chinese folk tradition has held that “dumplings at the Winter Solstice, noodles at the Summer Solstice.” In the Jiangnan region, eating noodles on the Summer Solstice is an important custom in many areas, and there is a saying: “Once you’ve eaten summer noodles, the day grows one minute shorter.” The South boasts a wide variety of noodle dishes, such as clear wheat noodles, dry soup noodles, shredded pork noodles, three‑treasure noodles, bridge‑crossing noodles, and cold sesame‑oil noodles, while in the North, the favorites are gravy noodles and fried sauce noodles. “Since new wheat is already available by the Summer Solstice, eating noodles then also carries the meaning of tasting something fresh.”

In summer, yang energy is abundant on the surface. Hydrating vegetables and fruits, such as leafy greens, bitter melon, loofah, and cucumber, are excellent choices and help strengthen the stomach. Noodles are also among the recommended foods after the Summer Solstice. A popular saying in northern China goes: “Dumplings at the Winter Solstice, noodles at the Summer Solstice.” Cold noodles, in particular, can cool the body and stimulate the appetite without harming health due to their cooling nature.

After the summer solstice, temperatures gradually rise and sweating increases, so the body’s need for water grows. To address this, you can also make adjustments through your diet, such as drinking mung bean soup, lightly salted water, or eating fruit. However, be careful not to drink too much mung bean soup, and don’t treat it as a substitute for water. It is also not suitable for people with a cold‑nature constitution or those who are physically weak.

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