Posters: How the Chinese observe Qingming

Posters: How the Chinese observe Qingming

Xinhua
04 Apr 2026, 12:45 GMT+

BEIJING, April 4 (Xinhua) -- With its dual identity as both a solar term and a festival, Qingming falls on April 5 this year.

Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival during which people pay tribute to the dead and worship their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for China's residents to engage in outdoor activities or go sightseeing. Here are some tips on how the Chinese observe Qingming.


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