Xi'an Tourism Regulations (2017 revision)

Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 In order to promote the development of this city’s tourism industry, rationally develop, utilize and protect tourism resources, regulate tourism market behavior, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists and tourism operators, in accordance with relevant laws and These regulations are formulated based on the actual situation of this city. Article 2 The term "tourism industry" as mentioned in these regulations refers to the industry that develops and utilizes tourism resources and facilities to provide tourists with services such as sightseeing, transportation, accommodation, catering, shopping, entertainment, and information. The term "tourism operators" as mentioned in these Regulations refers to units and individuals engaged in tourism business activities. The term “tourism resources” as mentioned in these Regulations refers to the natural and cultural landscapes available for sightseeing. Article 3 Tourism activities in the form of sightseeing, vacation, leisure, etc. within the administrative area of ??this city and organized within this city outside the administrative area of ??this city, as well as tourism planning, development, construction, operation, service, management and other activities , these regulations apply. Article 4 Tourism development should highlight the historical and cultural characteristics of Xi'an, adhere to the principles of combining the development, utilization and protection of tourism resources, and unifying economic, social and environmental benefits. Article 5 The Municipal Tourism Bureau is the administrative department in charge of the tourism industry in this city. The district and county tourism administrative departments shall supervise and manage the tourism industry within their respective jurisdictions. Departments such as construction, planning, industry and commerce, public security, pricing, transportation, culture, environmental protection, cultural relics, urban management, ethnic and religious affairs, etc. shall, in accordance with their respective responsibilities, do a good job in promoting and developing the tourism industry. Article 6 Tourism operators may establish or join tourism industry associations. Tourism industry associations should formulate industry service standards and strengthen industry self-discipline management. Chapter 2 Tourism Promotion and Development Article 7 Municipal, district and county people's governments shall incorporate tourism into national economic and social development plans, strengthen the construction of tourism infrastructure and supporting facilities, improve the quality of tourist attractions and scenic spots, and improve the tourism environment. Article 8 The Municipal People's Government shall allocate special funds for tourism development in the annual fiscal budget. Special funds for tourism development are mainly used for the promotion of the city's overall image, the construction of tourism public welfare facilities and the organization of major tourism promotion activities. The district and county people's governments shall set up special funds for tourism development based on the needs of tourism development in their respective jurisdictions. Article 9 The municipal, district and county people's governments shall strengthen cooperation with surrounding areas and tourist cities, exchange information, share tourist sources, realize complementary advantages, and form tourism cooperation. Article 10: Municipal, district and county tourism administrative departments shall formulate international and domestic tourism market development strategies and guide their implementation, organize and coordinate the publicity and promotion of the overall tourism image of the administrative region and large-scale tourism activities. Article 11 The tourism administrative department and relevant administrative departments shall promote tourism operators to develop tourism products based on the city’s industry, agriculture, commerce, sports, science and technology, culture, cultural relics, education and health and other social resources, and realize the branding of tourism products. change. Article 12: Encourage foreign travel agencies to organize local tourism groups to directly visit this city for sightseeing. The tourism administrative department and relevant administrative departments shall provide convenience for foreign travel agencies and the travel teams they organize. Article 13: The tourism administrative department shall carry out tourism statistical analysis, establish a tourism information management system, and release relevant tourism information to the public in a timely manner.

The municipal tourism administrative department shall establish public welfare tourism consulting agencies and websites, and set up tourism information multimedia facilities at public transport hubs, tourist distribution stations, major tourist attractions and attractions to provide tourists with Provide information consulting services. Article 14 The tourism administrative department and relevant administrative departments shall provide corresponding guarantees and public services for tourism e-commerce, encourage the establishment of tourism e-commerce platforms, develop online information inquiry, reservation and payment and other service functions, and realize online Travel deals. Article 15 When this city formulates a public transportation plan, it shall listen to the opinions of the tourism administrative department; when arranging public transportation routes and setting up stations, it shall take into account the needs of tourism development. The planning of tourist routes in this city shall be included in the planning of urban transportation network. The configuration of tourist routes and their facilities in this city shall be coordinated with the configuration of public and passenger transport routes and their facilities. Article 16: Establish a holiday travel forecast system and a travel warning information release system. The municipal tourism administrative department shall release information on the reception status of major tourist attractions, accommodation, transportation and other tourist facilities to the public through mass media on a daily basis during the Spring Festival, International Labor Day, National Day and other holidays and one week before the holiday. If natural disasters, disease epidemics, or other situations that may endanger the personal and property safety of tourists occur in relevant tourist areas, the municipal tourism administrative department shall promptly issue travel warning information to tourism operators and tourists in accordance with the notices issued by relevant departments. Article 17 The tourism administrative department and relevant administrative departments shall strengthen the construction of tourism colleges and tourism majors, promote tourism scientific research, teaching and vocational training, and cultivate tourism professionals. Article 18 When state agencies, institutions and social groups in this city engage in official activities, they may entrust travel agencies to arrange transportation, accommodation, catering, conference affairs and other matters in accordance with relevant regulations. Article 19: Encourage the use of relevant professional conferences, expositions and transactions, artistic performances, sports events, scientific and technological exchanges and other activities to promote the city's tourism resources and promote the development of the tourism industry.

Chapter 3 Tourism Resource Development and Protection