XI’AN, China, July 24 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — As China’s epidemic continues to improve due to the effective domestic prevention and control measures, the tourism industry is gradually recovering in the ancient capital of Xi’an, after having been down for just over three months. On July 19, the Xi’an Municipal People’s Government held a press conference and announced the full resumption of inter-provincial tourism in the ancient capital. In order to meet the on-going requirements of COVID-19 prevention and control, measures including limited tourist flows, tour reservations and staggered shifts are now applicable in all scenic spots in Xi’an. The numbers of tourists will not exceed 50% of the maximum capacity.
With immediate effect, more than 570 travel agencies and online tourist operators in Xi’an resumed offering group tours, and from July 20, 135 movie theaters will resume operation, which will be organized in an orderly manner. In addition, Xi’an has launched a series of cultural tourism benefits. Expanding on the earlier decision that 34 scenic spots will be open to medical personnel free of charge all year around, from August 1, Tang Paradise (National 5A Tourist Attraction in China), the Louguantai Ecological Cultural Tourism Resort and more than 80% of the city’s museums will be open to the public free of charge.