Yantai City Issues Qingming Festival Consumption Tips for Green and Low-Carbon Memorials to Build a Civilized and Eco-Friendly Environment

Water Jelly Network, March 30 (YMG All Media Reporter Pang Miao, Correspondent Liu Xiaoxia) As spring returns and the grass turns green, it is also the time for Qingming tomb-sweeping. The Qingming Festival is a traditional holiday for remembering the deceased and expressing grief, as well as a good time for spring outings and getting close to nature. With the approach of the Qingming Festival, the peak of tomb-sweeping and travel overlaps. To guide consumers towards civilized, safe, and rational consumption, the Yantai Consumer Association has issued the following consumption tips:

Civilized Tomb-Sweeping to Express Grief

Green Consumption to Avoid Traps

The essence of tomb-sweeping lies in intention rather than form. We advocate for low-carbon and environmentally friendly methods to remember the deceased, such as offering fresh flowers, planting trees, remote tomb-sweeping, and online memorial services.

Beware of price traps: When purchasing flowers, offerings, and other funeral supplies, it is recommended to shop in advance or choose legitimate merchants with complete licenses and clear pricing. Be cautious of temporary price increases, inflated prices, or bundled sales from mobile vendors around cemeteries.

Reject waste and superstition: Rationally view the “sky-high” offerings, feudal superstitious products, and excessively packaged goods marketed by businesses. Avoid blind comparisons and practice rational consumption.

Prevent online traps: If choosing an online memorial platform, carefully read the service terms. Be wary of platforms that induce repeated recharges or automatic renewals under the guise of “virtual offerings” or “lighting a perpetual lamp,” and take care to protect personal information.

Spring Outings to Enjoy the Scenery

Food Safety is Paramount

During Qingming, temperatures rise, and vegetation flourishes, marking the peak consumption period for seasonal foods like green rice cakes.

Check qualifications when dining out: Choose dining establishments with complete licenses and good hygiene. Try to avoid restaurants that are overloaded due to a surge in customers to prevent consuming improperly stored or inadequately prepared food.

Be cautious with high-risk foods: Do not pick or eat unfamiliar wild vegetables or wild mushrooms to avoid food poisoning. When purchasing seasonal foods like green rice cakes, select reputable vendors and carefully check the production date, shelf life, and packaging integrity.

Practice the “Clean Plate Campaign”: Order appropriately based on the number of people, actively practice the “Clean Plate Campaign,” consciously resist food waste, and advocate for green and frugal consumption habits.

Pay Attention to Travel and Parking

Prepaid Consumption Risks

During Qingming, there is heavy foot and vehicle traffic around cemeteries and scenic spots, leading to potential disputes over transportation and parking issues.

Use legitimate transportation: Prefer public transportation, which is environmentally friendly and helps avoid congestion. If you need to take a ride-hailing service or taxi, book through a legitimate platform and refuse to ride in unlicensed taxis.

Park properly and keep receipts: When driving to a cemetery or scenic spot, choose a parking lot with legitimate qualifications. Pay attention to the pricing list upon entry, record the parking time, and keep the receipt or electronic proof after payment. If facing unreasonable charges or undisclosed pricing standards, take timely photos to preserve evidence.

Safety in driving comes first: Check the vehicle condition thoroughly before traveling, closely monitor weather forecasts and road conditions, and plan routes wisely to avoid peak travel times. Follow traffic rules during the journey, avoid fatigue driving and driving under the influence, and wear seat belts at all times.

Travel Accommodations Must Be Clear

Contract Details Must Be Specific

When traveling during the Qingming holiday, choosing a travel agency and booking accommodations is crucial.

Verify qualifications and sign contracts: For group tours, choose travel agencies with operating qualifications and high credibility. Before traveling, be sure to sign a formal travel contract, carefully read the terms, and clarify key information such as transportation, accommodation, dining standards, self-funded projects, and liabilities for breach of contract. Do not be misled by promotions for “unreasonably low-priced tours” or “cash back for shopping,” and refuse to sign “yin-yang contracts” with additional exemption clauses.

Confirm accommodation bookings: When booking hotels or guesthouses through online platforms, it is advisable to proactively confirm with the merchant after booking to prevent situations where the platform shows a successful order but no room is actually reserved. Upon check-in, first inspect the room facilities and understand the emergency evacuation routes. After checking in, do not smoke on beds or sofas, and pay attention to fire safety.

Keep safety precautions in mind: When visiting scenic areas, strictly adhere to fire safety management regulations and pay attention to fire prevention and disaster avoidance. When participating in high-risk activities such as high-altitude, high-speed, or adventure projects, assess your own condition and proceed under the guidance of professionals.

Consumption Proof is Protection

Rational Rights Protection Legally

Whether during tomb-sweeping, shopping, or traveling, it is important to strengthen the awareness of evidence.

Request and keep proof: Properly preserve shopping invoices, receipts, electronic payment records, contracts, chat records, and other proofs.

Timely and effective rights protection: In case of consumption disputes, it is recommended to first negotiate with the merchant for resolution. If negotiations fail, you can call 12345 to file a complaint or report through the Consumer Association’s Smart 315 platform to legally protect your rights and interests.

【Source: Water Jelly Network】