During the Qingming holiday, the weather in Lanzhou is sunny and the temperature is suitable. Citizens have gone out of their homes, gone to the countryside to enjoy the scenery, remember their ancestors in a civilized way, and enjoy leisure time in the business district market. The traditional festival heritage is integrated with the atmosphere of modern life, outlining a peaceful and orderly picture of holiday people's livelihood.
On April 4, Lanzhou Reader's Avenue ushered in the peak of flower viewing, and the purple-leaved plum next to the road was in full bloom and became a new popular check-in place on the banks of the Yellow River. Photo by Qu Juan, reporter of New Gansu Gansu Economic Daily
It is the right time to go out and enjoy spring
During the Qingming Festival, Jincheng Lanzhou is in full bloom, and outing and spring hunting have become the first choice for citizens' holiday leisure.
On April 4, Lanzhou West Lake Park was crowded with tourists. Citizens either enjoy flowers and exercise, or take photos and chat, and leisurely bathe in the warm spring sun. "Taking advantage of the good weather, I took my family out for a walk, and I felt very comfortable." Mr. Zhang, a citizen who was taking pictures under the cherry blossom trees, said.
On the Yellow River style line, weeping willows sprout, and pink and red flower clusters reflect the rushing river. In Yintan Wetland Park, reeds are sprouting, water birds are playing, and many parent-child families stop to watch birds. On Wuquan Mountain, tourists climb high to enjoy the scenery; In the marathon theme park, runners sweat in the river breeze. In addition, the passenger flow of suburban scenic spots such as Yuzhong Xinglong Mountain and Anning Renshou Mountain has grown steadily, and short-distance outings and parent-child tours have become the mainstream.
Leisure shopping adds vitality
Shopping, tasting food, and holiday consumption continue to activate the vitality of the Lanzhou market. Major business districts have launched promotional activities to enrich citizens' holiday life.
On Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street, citizens shuttled through the shops along the street, and merchants launched discounts and other preferential activities. "Pedestrian Street is rich in new spring products, take advantage of the holiday to buy new clothes with your children, kill two birds with one stone." Ms. Wang, a citizen, said. Core business districts such as Lanzhou Center and Dongfanghong Square are also popular, and the parent-child play area and catering area are very lively.
At noon on April 6, the Yin Pearl Barbecue Restaurant in Lanzhou Center was full, and there were 25 tables of diners queuing up outside the store. "I have long heard of this barbecue authentic, and I specially brought my family to satisfy my cravings." Citizen Dong Qian said that it is worth queuing up to taste the food and feel the fireworks. In addition, Lanzhou Suning.com Super Experience Store has carried out activities such as handmade kites and youth group making, turning the store into a second classroom for labor education.
Civilized sacrifice trees a new style
Qingming remembrance, civilization is important. The concept of green, low-carbon, simple and solemn sacrifice is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and flowers and cloud remembrance have become a new trend.
On the day of Qingming, in the flower shops around Yangjiaqiao in Qilihe District, elegant flower baskets and yellow and white chrysanthemums are favored. "In recent years, more and more citizens have chosen flowers to sacrifice and sweep, which is not only environmentally friendly and safe, but also can express condolences." The owner Wang Xiaoxia said.
At the Lanzhou Funeral Home, green sacrificial slogans are posted in the park, fire prevention tips are broadcast on a loop, and convenient service points provide convenient services such as drinking water and wheelchairs on a regular basis. The citizens who came to pay their respects held flowers in their hands, consciously abandoned the old custom of burning paper and incense, and pinned their thoughts in a quiet atmosphere.
In addition, many people in other places choose online cloud sacrifices through the WeChat public account of "Lan Funeral Window". "This method is in line with the green concept, and it also allows people who cannot be present to express their condolences, which is heart-warming and practical." Citizen Zhang Meiying said. (Reporter Su Haiqin)