Highlights: People sweep the tombs of relatives at Beijing Babaoshan People's Cemetery on April 2, the first day of the Qingming Festival holiday. Qingming Festival, also known as "Tomb Sweeping Festival," is a traditional Chinese holiday marked by tidying up family tombs and paying tribute to the deceased. Outdoor activities such as sightseeing and flying kites are also popular Qingming pastimes. Photos: Li Hao/GT