9. Tighter regulations
Shanhaiguan Scenic Spot in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province [Photo/China Daily] |
The life tenure of 5A scenic spots was abolished to activate stricter management of such locations. On Oct 9, for instance, Shanhaiguan Scenic Spot in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, was stripped of its 5A rating. Another six scenic spots with similar ratings received serious warnings around the same time for failing to meet standards, and four scenic spots were deprived of their 4A ratings.