Lu Junying, a 24-year-old Beijinger, takes a trip to Qinghai province with classmates before graduation two years ago. [Photo provided to China Daily]

An early trip

The graduation season has come and graduation trips have become a popular choice for many young people.

To spend the last several days with close friends and classmates, or to see a different view alone, gives graduates not only unforgettable memories but also different meanings that may change their views of the world and influence their later lives.

Qi Chenliang has completed his graduation trip, although the 23-year-old won't graduate from Jiangsu University of Science and Technology in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, until June.

From March 17 to April 3, he went on his personal graduation trip to Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, Chengdu and Chongqing.

"I've learned a lot about these cities from books, the internet and chats with friends, so I wanted to see them in person," he says.

Qi traveled early because he did not want to go at a peak time, when tickets for tourist attractions will cost more.

"After all, the money I spend still comes from my parents," he says.