Along the River During the Qingming Festival is a handscroll painting in ink and color on silk by Zhang Zeduan, created in the early 12th century during the Song Dynasty. The work is recognized as one of the most important surviving paintings from this period and is closely associated with the Northern Song court. Zhang Zeduan was active during the reign of Emperor Huizong, and this painting is his most celebrated work, notable for its detailed depiction of urban and rural life. The scroll presents a panoramic view of daily life along the Bian River in the capital city of Bianjing (modern-day Kaifeng) during the Qingming Festival.

The composition unfolds from right to left, beginning with the countryside and progressing into the bustling city. The scene is populated with figures from various social classes, including merchants, scholars, boatmen, and laborers, all engaged in their daily activities. Architectural details, boats on the river, market stalls, and a prominent arched bridge are rendered with precise brushwork and subtle coloration, capturing both the vibrancy and complexity of urban life in the Song Dynasty. The painting is traditionally believed to have been created for the imperial court, reflecting both the prosperity and order of the capital.

Over the centuries, Along the River During the Qingming Festival has been highly valued, with several later copies and reinterpretations produced in subsequent dynasties. The scroll is now in the Palace Museum in Beijing and remains one of the most celebrated and most closely studied works of Chinese painting.