Examinees run as they leave an examination site Wednesday in Guilin, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, after finishing China’s National College Entrance Examinations, known as the “gaokao.” This year’s exams concluded Wednesday in many parts of China. Photo: VCG

After finishing the exams, a student takes a bus back to his school from the Henan Experimental High School’s testing site in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan province. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A parent takes photos of students outside the Henan Experimental High School’s testing site. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A student greets fellow test-takers from the bus. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A student waves to her parents. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A student drinks a beverage on the bus. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A student waves goodbye to mom and dad. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

Parents wait for their children near the Henan Experimental High School testing site. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A resident rests a bouquet on her head as she waits outside a testing site Wednesday in Taiyuan, North China’s Shanxi province. Photo: VCG