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Guyuan students commemorate heroes with Qingming Festival trek

seeningxia.com|Updated: April 08, 2025

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Students from Guyuan embark on a journey on April 3 to honor late heroes. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com] 

On April 3, the tranquil landscape of Liupan Mountain came alive with the rallying call of over 2,300 students from Guyuan No 2 High School and Hongwen High School as they embarked on a meaningful journey to the Renshanhe Martyrs' Cemetery. 

This annual pilgrimage, a Qingming Festival tradition, began in 1995 and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. 

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Students from Guyuan embark on a journey on April 3 to honor late heroes. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]

Over the years, more than 30,000 students have participated in the 54-kilometer round trip. This journey pays tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives and serves as a powerful lesson in perseverance and character development.

Through this unique blend of physical endurance and educational experience, students gain invaluable lessons in resilience and patriotism.

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Students from Guyuan embark on a journey on April 3 to honor late heroes. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]