“李煜、王之涣粉丝休息处”？年轻人清明纷纷去看望古代顶流

A new trend has emerged on Chinese social media: young people are visiting the tombs of historical figures and leaving unconventional offerings.

Photos shared online show a sign reading "Fan Rest Area for Li Yu and Wang Zhihuan" at the grave site of Li Yu - the last emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907-960) - and the famous Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Wang Zhihuan.

Some visitors have even brought soil from what was once Southern Tang territory to Li Yu.

During this year's Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, many young Chinese made pilgrimages to honor historical icons.

One visitor, Li Qingshan (pseudonym), traveled from Sichuan province to the tomb of renowned Tang dynasty poet Li Bai.

Li wrote him a letter describing her career struggles. "So many people have offered him wine over the centuries — I thought a personal letter might be more meaningful," Li said.

The practice is not limited to ancient historical figures - many are also visiting graves of more modern heroes.

What were once just names in history books are now becoming points of personal connection, as visitors leave handwritten notes and symbolic gifts that reflect each figure's legacy.