Is it illegal to charge high prices for hotel toilets in tourist attractions?

Illegal. Tickets for scenic spots built with public resources, scenic spots, transportation and other projects that are charged separately shall be set by the government or guided by the government, and the price increase shall be strictly controlled.

Where fees are charged or prices are raised, a hearing shall be held to solicit opinions from tourists, business operators and relevant parties, and to demonstrate its necessity and feasibility.

legal ground

Article 43 of the "Tourism Law" stipulates that the tickets for scenic spots built with public resources and the items that are charged separately, such as tourist places and means of transportation, shall be set by the government or guided by the government, and the price increase shall be strictly controlled.

Where fees are charged or prices are raised, a hearing shall be held to solicit opinions from tourists, business operators and relevant parties, and to demonstrate its necessity and feasibility.

Using public resources to build scenic spots, it is not allowed to increase prices in disguise by adding extra fees; If the project investment cost collected separately has been recovered, the price shall be reduced or the fees shall be cancelled accordingly.

Public welfare city parks, museums, memorial halls, etc. , in addition to key cultural relics protection units and precious cultural relics collection units, should be gradually opened free of charge.