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Top 5 destinations for spring outing in Qingming holidays

2014-04-03 10:06:29

(People's Daily Online)

 

Large areas of northwestern China are sparsely populated, and contain stunning scenic locations unheard of by outsiders. On this trip, the highlight is the Danxia Landform of Zhangye - magnificently multi-colored mountains, valleys, hills, and cliffs that ripple away towards the horizon.(Photo source: xinhuanet.com)

The Qingming Festival, or Clear and Bright Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival falls on April 5 this year. For the Chinese, it is a day to remember and honor one's ancestors at grave sites. Also on Qingming, people go on family outings. Here are five recommended spring outing destinations during the three-day-long holidays.

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