Oingming Festival Beijing – Respect Your Elders

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The People’s Republic of China continues to make headlines for more reasons than its economic growth could ever muster up. Its world travel hotspots which offer the traveller a diverse range of experiences, sights & sounds and gourmet delights are unrivalled in relation to any other place in the world. Beijing, the capital of China is one of the four great ancient capitals in the country with a diverse history stretching back to many centuries. With over a population of 17 million citizens, Beijing is the largest city in China.

There is much to see in this colourful ancient city that is bound to mesmerise its guests creating lasting memories. From rolling valleys to mountain ranges, monuments, historic landmarks and colourful festivals this city is always on the roll. Festivals in Beijing take up great amount of preparation, excitement and importance and are much anticipated by the locals as well as visitors to the city. Whether it is the celebration of the dawn of a new year, paying respect to elders or even marking the coming of age for youth, the celebrations continue in good faith.

The Oingming Festival is one such event that is celebrated in Beijing with great respect and eagerness. This is the festival held especially to honour the ancestors of all families throughout the country. On this day families make it a point to visit the tombs of their ancestors, here they will clean the tomb area, do renovations if needed and take offerings with the belief that these ancestors will watch over them and promote good luck in all their endeavours.

Greater China, which comprises of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, is the home for many greater China hotels that contain the best in all cultures and surroundings. Especially the hotels in China are decorated with rich silk materials, lanterns and are equipped with modern amenities to ensure that their guests are fully satisfied with their reservations. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels China is another luxury hotel by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts group. Located in Mainland China, this comfortable property gives you easy access to all major business entities, shopping complexes and places of interest.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travelers across all walks of life.

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