Qinghai province tourism regulations

chapter I general provisions article 1 in order to rationally develop, utilize and protect tourism resources, standardize the order of the tourism market, safeguard and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of tourism operators and tourists, and promote the development of tourism, these regulations are formulated in accordance with relevant laws and administrative regulations and in light of the actual situation of this province. Article 2 Anyone who develops tourism resources, builds tourism facilities, engages in tourism management and tourism activities within the administrative area of this province shall abide by these regulations.

the tourism resources mentioned in these regulations refer to natural landscapes, cultural landscapes, folk customs and other things that have ornamental and sightseeing values, can attract tourists, can be developed and utilized for tourism, and can generate economic and social benefits.

the tourism industry as mentioned in these regulations refers to an industry that uses tourism resources and facilities exclusively or mainly to receive tourists and provide them with paid services such as transportation, sightseeing, catering, accommodation, shopping, culture, entertainment and leisure. Article 3 To develop tourism, we must adhere to the principle of integrating economic benefits, social benefits and environmental benefits, correctly handle the relationship between tourism and other industries, make unified planning, rationally develop and manage according to law, and realize the sustainable development of tourism. Article 4 The people's governments at or above the county level shall strengthen their leadership over tourism, establish a coordination system for tourism, and promote the coordinated development of tourism and other industries. Article 5 The tourism administrative departments of the people's governments at or above the county level (hereinafter referred to as the tourism administrative departments) shall be responsible for the tourism management within their respective administrative areas.

the relevant departments of the people's governments at or above the county level shall, according to their respective responsibilities, assist the tourism administrative departments in the tourism management. Sixth in the nature reserves, scenic spots and other special areas to operate tourism, tourism activities, must abide by the laws and regulations on the protection of special areas. Chapter II Development of Tourism Industry Article 7 The tourism administrative department shall be responsible for organizing and implementing the general survey and evaluation of tourism resources within its jurisdiction and establishing the archives of tourism resources. Article 8 People's governments at or above the county level shall work out tourism development plans in their respective jurisdictions, and organize their implementation after submitting them for approval in accordance with prescribed procedures.

the planning of key tourist attractions (spots) in the province shall be formulated by the provincial tourism administrative department jointly with the relevant administrative departments, and implemented after being approved by the provincial people's government. The catalogue of key tourist attractions (spots) in the province shall be published by the provincial people's government. Ninth tourism development planning should conform to the ecological environment protection planning, and coordinate with the planning of cities, land use, nature reserves, scenic spots and other places of religious activities, cultural relics protection and other work.

the environmental impact assessment system must be implemented in tourism development planning, tourism resource development projects and construction projects of tourist attractions (spots). Tenth development and utilization of tourism resources, we must implement the tourism development plan and the construction plan of tourist attractions (spots), and perform the approval procedures according to law. Tourism projects approved by the provincial people's government as key development and construction shall be supervised and implemented by the provincial tourism administrative department in conjunction with relevant administrative departments.

disputes arising from the development and utilization of cross-border tourism resources in neighboring areas shall be decided by the people's government at the next higher level. Eleventh tourist attractions (spots) construction should protect the original features, and shall not change the important topography and landforms without authorization; Highlighting local and national characteristics and improving cultural taste are informative, interesting, ornamental and participatory.

it is forbidden to set up enterprises that damage the ecological environment and build buildings or structures that affect the landscape in scenic spots (spots); Prohibit illegal quarrying, mining, dredging, building graves, cutting trees, exceeding the standard discharge of pollutants and other acts that damage the ecological environment. Twelfth tourist attractions (spots) management agencies shall, according to the requirements of tourism development planning, formulate management measures, set up boundary signs around the scenic spots (spots), support the construction of tourism infrastructure, do a good job in safety prevention and hygiene, maintain the order of scenic spots (spots), and protect the natural and cultural landscape and tourism environment. Thirteenth people's governments at or above the county level shall increase investment in tourism resources development and infrastructure construction, organize tourism promotion activities, train tourism professionals, improve the quality of tourism professionals, and optimize the tourism development environment. Fourteenth people's governments at or above the county level shall, according to local conditions and market needs, support the development of tourism commodities with local characteristics and national characteristics; Support ethnic minority areas and poverty-stricken areas to develop tourism; Encourage and support domestic and foreign organizations and individuals to invest and develop tourism resources and operate tourism according to law. Fifteenth tourism administrative departments should support tourism operators to develop cross-provincial and cross-border tourism projects and develop tourism activities inside and outside the province. Chapter iii tourism management article 16 tourism operators shall enjoy the following rights:

(1) refusing inspections that violate legal procedures;

(2) Rejecting illegal charges and apportionment;

(3) refusing to provide free services;

(4) requiring tourism administrative departments and other administrative departments to keep business secrets for them;

(5) other rights stipulated by relevant laws and regulations. Article 17 Tourism operators shall abide by the following provisions:

(1) Establish a management system and provide services in accordance with national and industrial standards, business scope and tourism contracts;

(2) publicizing the items, standards and prices of tourism services;

(3) Provide legal education, professional ethics education and vocational skills training for employees to improve service quality;

(4) Do not provide services that violate national customs and habits, hinder freedom of religious belief, undermine personal dignity and violate social morality;

(5) Do not make false advertisements or propagandizes on the service scope, contents and standards;

(6) Do not cheat or blackmail tourists, or cheat or coerce tourists to accept services or buy commodities;

(7) unfair means shall not be used for market competition;

(8) accept the guidance and supervision of the tourism administrative departments and relevant administrative departments;

(9) Other provisions of relevant laws and regulations.