In Chinese folklore , the man took with him food and a jug of chrysanthemum wine. This story has developed into a tradition for Chinese to go picnicking in the mountains on festival days. Special Chung Yeung Festival hiking tours are available. Please visit HK Tourism Board Visitor Information and Services Centres for details . Chung Yeung is also a family remembrance day .
Families visit graves to pay their respects to founding ancestors.
Hong Kong people believe that those who eat cake will be promoted to the top. It is also an auspicious time for the young and they scrambling up the hills before they head home to make the most of the occasion.