Landmarks in Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Xiangyang and other Chinese cities were lit up with special messages on Thursday evening to mark the country's Teachers' Day, which falls on September 10 every year. /CFP

Some of the messages that illuminated the landmarks read, "Hello teachers," "Thank you for all your hard work," to fete teachers and educators across the country. /CFP

China has a long tradition of honoring teachers and Teachers' Day was established in 1985 as an official holiday to recognize the important work of China's educators. /CFP

Every year on September 10, students and the rest of society express their appreciation to teachers, tutors and professors. /CFP