People enjoy spring scenery during Qingming Festival holiday

An aerial drone photo taken on April 2, 2026 shows tourists enjoying the scenery during boat rides in Liujiaxia Reservoir, northwest China's Gansu Province. Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for people to pay tribute to the dead and worship their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing. (Photo by Shi Youdong/Xinhua)