Regulations of Shanghai Municipality on Tourism (revised on 20 18)

Chapter I General Provisions Article 1 These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws and administrative regulations and in light of the actual situation of this Municipality in order to promote the development of tourism in this Municipality, rationally develop and effectively protect tourism resources, standardize the order of the tourism market and protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists and tour operators. Article 2 "Tourism" as mentioned in these Regulations refers to a comprehensive industry that provides tourists with services such as sightseeing, accommodation, catering, transportation, shopping, entertainment and information by using tourism resources and facilities.

The tourism resources mentioned in these Regulations refer to natural resources, historical and cultural resources and other social resources that can be developed and utilized for the development of tourism and have economic, social and environmental benefits.

The term "tour operators" as mentioned in these Regulations refers to travel agencies, tour guide service companies, hotels, tourist distribution centers, scenic spots (spots) operators, online tour operators, tour route operators and other units or individuals engaged in tourism business activities. Article 3 These Regulations shall apply to the promotion and development of tourism, the planning and resource protection of tourism, the business activities of tourism operators and the tourism activities of tourists, and the relevant supervision and management within the administrative area of this Municipality. Article 4 Tourism development should be coordinated with economic and social development, highlight the characteristics of urban tourism, follow the principles of unified planning and sustainable development, adhere to the combination of development, utilization and protection of tourism resources, and adhere to the unity of economic, social and environmental benefits of tourism. Article 5 The Municipal People's Government shall strengthen the organization and leadership of the city's tourism work, incorporate tourism development into the national economic and social development plan, establish a coordination mechanism for tourism work, and coordinate tourism services, tourism industry development, tourism market supervision and tourism image enhancement.

The District People's Government shall strengthen the organization and leadership of the tourism work in this administrative region, formulate the tourism development plan in this administrative region, formulate and organize the implementation of policies and measures conducive to the sustained and healthy development of tourism, and promote the coordinated development of tourism and related industries.

The specific tourism regional management institutions determined by the state and this Municipality can coordinate the local tourism public service, tourism industry development, tourism market supervision and tourism image enhancement.

The Township People's governments and sub-district offices where major scenic spots (spots) are located shall, jointly with relevant departments, do a good job in the protection and utilization of tourism resources, tourism development, tourism safety supervision, tourism environmental order maintenance and civilized tourism publicity within their respective administrative areas.

Units and individuals that have made remarkable contributions to the development of tourism shall be commended and rewarded by the municipal and district people's governments. Article 6 The municipal and district tourism administrative departments (hereinafter referred to as the tourism administrative departments) shall be responsible for compiling tourism planning within their respective administrative areas, carrying out tourism publicity, organizing and coordinating the development, utilization and protection of tourism resources, and guiding, supervising and managing tourism business activities.

The relevant administrative departments shall, in accordance with their respective responsibilities, safeguard and promote the development of tourism. Seventh tour operators can establish or join relevant trade associations according to law. Relevant industry associations shall formulate industry service standards, strengthen industry self-discipline, and carry out activities such as providing services for members, organizing market expansion, participating in tourism promotion, releasing market information, promoting tourism products, and carrying out industry training exchanges according to the needs of members. Chapter II Tourism Promotion and Development Article 8 The Municipal People's Government shall arrange special funds for tourism development in the annual budget. Special funds for tourism development are mainly used for city image promotion, tourism public welfare facilities construction and major tourism promotion activities.

People's governments at all levels shall support the construction funds of supporting facilities such as road traffic, safety and security, environmental sanitation, water supply and power supply, natural environment and cultural heritage protection involving scenic spots. Ninth tourism administrative departments in conjunction with the relevant administrative departments to establish a library of tourism construction projects to be developed, and guide the investment in tourism projects with local characteristics and cultural connotations; Provide information and help coordination for domestic and foreign investors to participate in tourism development and construction; Give policy support to key tourist areas and tourism construction projects that promote regional economic and cultural development.

Domestic and foreign enterprises that come to Shanghai to carry out tourism business activities by means of equity participation, mergers and acquisitions, relocation of headquarters, etc., enjoy the same treatment as tourism enterprises in this city. Where there are special provisions in laws and regulations, those provisions shall prevail. Tenth tourism administrative departments and relevant administrative departments should promote the development of social resources such as industry, agriculture, commerce, sports, science and technology, culture, education, health, etc., and realize the integrated development of tourism and related industries; Innovative cultural tourism, exhibition tourism, sports tourism, water tourism, rural tourism, medical tourism, pension tourism, study tourism and other tourism products to promote the development of leisure tourism and sightseeing tourism.

In regional development, cities should consider the leisure and holiday needs of urban and rural residents as a whole, strengthen the construction of facilities, improve service functions, rationally optimize the layout, and create leisure and holiday space for urban and rural residents.

When compiling and adjusting the overall land use planning, urban and rural planning and marine functional area planning, this Municipality should fully consider the spatial layout of relevant tourism projects and facilities, construction land and the demand for sea area and coastline occupation.