The moon holds deep cultural significance in China. 中秋节 (Mid-Autumn Festival) is dedicated to moon-gazing, and the mythical 嫦娥 (Cháng'é) is said to live on the moon.
history
China's lunar exploration program is named 嫦娥 (Cháng'é) after the moon goddess. Chang'e 4 was the first spacecraft to land on the far side of the moon in 2019.