Shandong attractions free policy

Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Culture and Tourism Bureau, and Finance Bureau: In order to stimulate tourism consumption and expand effective market demand, in accordance with the decisions and arrangements of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, we have decided to reduce the ticket prices of state-owned scenic spots in our province in stages and further increase the price of tickets. Big discounts. The relevant matters are now notified as follows: First, reduce the first ticket price of state-owned A-level tourist attractions. (1) From June 1 to September 30, 2022, a discount of no less than 50% will be provided on the first ticket for state-owned A-level tourist attractions in our province (excluding weekends, statutory holidays, and consecutive holidays). The specific price reduction range shall be determined by the scenic spot within the prescribed range. The reference price for price reductions in government-guided scenic spots is the maximum ticket price stipulated by development and reform departments at all levels, and the reference price for market-regulated scenic spots is the provincial government’s "On the Issuance of the 2022 "Stability and Progress" High-Quality Development Policy List (Third Batch) "Notice" (Lufa [2022] No. 8) released the ticket prices for that day. (2) There are 137 price-reduced scenic spots, including 12 5A-level scenic spots such as Mount Tai, Qufu "Three Kongs", Laoshan Mountain, and Taierzhuang Ancient City, 60 4A-level scenic spots such as Qianfo Mountain, Qingdao Underwater World, and Yuanshan National Forest Park, and 3A-level scenic spots. 60, including 5 2A-level scenic spots (see the attachment for the list of scenic spots). 2. Increase ticket discounts for special groups. (1) Scenic spots that implement government-guided price management offer free admission to the following special groups: First, children under 6 years old (inclusive) or elderly people under 1.4 meters (inclusive) in height, and disabled people (severely disabled people include an accompanying person). The second is active military personnel. The third is the survivors of martyrs, servicemen who died in the line of duty and soldiers who died of illness (survivors include spouses, parents or caregivers of martyrs, children of martyrs, soldiers who died in the line of duty and soldiers who died of illness, as well as brothers and sisters who have the obligation to support). Fourth, retired military cadres and non-commissioned officers (non-commissioned officers). The fifth is fire rescue personnel. (2) Scenic spots (including) above 3A level and national forest parks subject to government-guided price management are open to high-level talents (with "Shandong Province Cai Hui Certificate") free of charge. The government-funded park is open to retired soldiers free of charge. (3) Scenic spots that implement government-guided price management implement a half-price system for minors aged 6-18 and students with full-time undergraduate degrees and below. (4) Scenic spots that implement market-adjusted prices offer free admission to seniors over 70 years old, and half-ticket admission to seniors under 70 years old. (5) Encourage all localities and scenic spots to implement more flexible, stronger and more forms of preferential ticket reduction and exemption measures based on the characteristics of the scenic spot and the actual operation and management, and expand the scope of ticket reduction and exemption preferential measures for special groups. If the state or province has other regulations, those regulations shall prevail. 3. Support the implementation of combined ticket prices for scenic spots on tourist routes. On the basis of retaining a single ticket, various localities and scenic spots can implement combined ticket prices, support the implementation of a multi-day use system for one ticket, and further increase the discount. The price of combined tickets for tourist routes and scenic spots is subject to market adjustment and is determined through independent negotiation by the relevant scenic spots. Fourth, conscientiously organize and implement the arrangements for ticket price reductions in state-owned scenic spots and the implementation of preferential treatment for special groups in each city in accordance with the requirements of the "Notice". All scenic spots must conscientiously implement various epidemic prevention and control measures, improve the ticket reservation and inspection management system, and ensure the safe and orderly operation of scenic spots. Major problems encountered in the implementation of preferential price reductions for scenic area tickets should be reported to the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Provincial Department of Finance. This notice shall come into effect from the date of issuance.

Shandong Provincial Development and Reform Commission Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism Shandong Provincial Department of Finance May 26, 2022