One glowing orb united millions on October 6, 2025, as China celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival – a night where mooncakes met modernity and ancient poetry came alive under the stars. 🌙
Shanghai’s River Rhyme
The Yangtze River Bridge became a stage for nature’s drama as the moon rose like a golden spotlight, mirroring Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Jiuling’s iconic line: "The bright moon rises over the sea." 📜
Beijing’s Timeless Glow
At the Summer Palace, the Lian Bridge framed the moon like a centuries-old painting, while the Temple of Heaven’s Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests stood bathed in lunar silver – proving some traditions never lose their sparkle. 🏯
Dalian’s Supermoon Spectacle
Night owls in Dalian were rewarded at midnight when a rare supermoon dominated the sky. A lone bird’s silhouette crossing its surface turned astronomy into instant poetry – and viral social media gold. 📸
From family reunions to solo stargazers, this year’s festival proved that even in our tech-driven world, humanity still shares one universal language: looking up.
