The Moon Festival is a popular traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, which usually falls in September or early October. Celebrations for the Moon Festival usually take place in parks, plazas, and other public areas. The most popular places to enjoy the Moon Festival in China include the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, and the West Lake in Hangzhou.