What Qingming traditions are hidden in ancient Chinese poetry?
By: Global Times | Published: Apr 04, 2026 12:38 PM
The Qingming Festival dates back to the Zhou Dynasty, with a history of more than 2,500 years. Since ancient times, the customs of Qingming have been tomb sweeping and ancestor worship, as well as spring outings. To know more about the customs and culture of Qingming, let us start with ancient Chinese poetry!