China's tourist hotspots lift reservation requirements amid surge in visitors
5 months, 1 week ago

China's tourist hotspots lift reservation requirements amid surge in visitors

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Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. BEIJING - As China's tourist destinations experience a surge in both domestic and international visitors this summer, many popular spots have eliminated reservation requirements to reduce hassle and offer a seamless travel experience for tourists. Delighted tourists Last month, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism announced that reservation requirements for all tourist attractions, except for the Palace Museum and the National Museum of China, would be lifted. For instance, Suzhou in East China's Jiangsu province has scrapped real-name reservation requirements for its top-level scenic spots and cultural venues, except for certain key attractions such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lion Grove Garden, and the main site of the Suzhou Museum. "There's no need to book in advance or even swipe an ID, making our schedule more flexible and our travel experience more enjoyable," said the tourist from East China's Anhui province.

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Beijing's Palace Museum puts ticket scalpers in crosshairs
4 months ago

Beijing's Palace Museum puts ticket scalpers in crosshairs

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The Palace Museum in Beijing has implemented technical measures to prevent scalpers from hoarding tickets, as Chinese authorities intensify efforts to crack down on the illegal resale of tickets for tourist attractions. A world-renowned tourism site, the Palace Museum opens its online ticket registration system at 8 pm every day, allowing visitors to book 40,000 tickets up to seven days …

Henan sees summer surge in educational visits to museums
4 months ago

Henan sees summer surge in educational visits to museums

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People visit the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs in Central China's Henan province, Aug 15. Currently, museums across Central China's Henan province are witnessing a peak in educational and family tours. At the Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tombs, visitors can explore the significant archaeological findings and delve into the cultural significance embedded within the architecture, murals, sculptures, utensils, decorations, and …

Reservation-free policy creates visitor boom
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reservation-free policy creates visitor boom

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GUANGZHOU — It is now possible for art enthusiast Lin Yali to visit museums and exhibitions at will, as new walk-in policies exempt her from having to reserve in advance. Shenzhen in Guangdong similarly announced late last month the elimination of its reservation policies for 133 sites in the city, including 17 tourist attractions, 61 museums, 33 art galleries, 12 …

Qingdao adopts reservation-free policy to attract visitors
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao adopts reservation-free policy to attract visitors

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A-level tourist attractions, museums and other public cultural venues in Qingdao offers on-site entry without reservations for individual visitors since July 28. Since July 28, all A-level tourist attractions, museums and other public cultural venues in Qingdao have been offering a reservation-free policy in a bid to attract more visitors during the summer travel rush. The announcement, which was made …

Reservation-free policy draws booming museum visitors
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Reservation-free policy draws booming museum visitors

China Daily  

It is now possible for Chinese painting enthusiast Lin Yali to go on a joyful trip to various museums and exhibitions at will, as the new walk-in policies have exempted her from prior reservation rules. Data from the National Cultural Heritage Administration showed that museums in China hosted over 40,000 exhibitions and more than 380,000 educational activities in 2023, attracting …

Reservation-free policy draws booming museum visitors
5 months ago

Reservation-free policy draws booming museum visitors

China Daily  

It is now possible for Chinese painting enthusiast Lin Yali to go on a joyful trip to various museums and exhibitions at will, as the new walk-in policies have exempted her from prior reservation rules. Data from the National Cultural Heritage Administration showed that museums in China hosted over 40,000 exhibitions and more than 380,000 educational activities in 2023, attracting …

Reservation-free policy draws booming museum visitors
5 months ago

Reservation-free policy draws booming museum visitors

China Daily  

It is now possible for Chinese painting enthusiast Lin Yali to go on a joyful trip to various museums and exhibitions at will, as the new walk-in policies have exempted her from prior reservation rules. Data from the National Cultural Heritage Administration showed that museums in China hosted over 40,000 exhibitions and more than 380,000 educational activities in 2023, attracting …

China's tourist hotspots lift reservation requirements amid surge in visitors
5 months, 1 week ago

China's tourist hotspots lift reservation requirements amid surge in visitors

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-18 14:05 Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. BEIJING - As China's tourist destinations experience a surge in both domestic and international visitors this summer, many popular spots have eliminated reservation requirements to reduce hassle and offer a seamless travel experience for tourists. Delighted tourists Last month, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture …

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation

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Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search …

Ending reservation requirements benefits tourism
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ending reservation requirements benefits tourism

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Following Beijing's announcement that most tourist spots in the city will no longer require reservations starting from June 20, other cities, including Shanghai, Suzhou in East China's Jiangsu Province, and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang Province, have also joined the trend. Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The cancellation of reservation requirements for all A-level tourist attractions was announced by the Hangzhou Municipal …

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation

China Daily  

Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search …

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits
7 months ago

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits

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Tourists visit the Nanjing Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on May 4. With International Museum Day celebrated on May 18, museums across the country have launched a series of diverse themed exhibitions and social educational activities in May, leading to higher popularity of the cultural and museum tourism market in China. "More young tourists and families are experiencing the charm …

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits
7 months ago

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits

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Tourists visit the Nanjing Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on May 4. With International Museum Day celebrated on May 18, museums across the country have launched a series of diverse themed exhibitions and social educational activities in May, leading to higher popularity of the cultural and museum tourism market in China. "More young tourists and families are experiencing the charm …

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits
7 months ago

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Nanjing Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on May 4. With International Museum Day celebrated on May 18, museums across the country have launched a series of diverse themed exhibitions and social educational activities in May, leading to higher popularity of the cultural and museum tourism market in China. "More young tourists and families are experiencing the charm …

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits
7 months ago

Wanderlust spurs tourism, museum visits

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Nanjing Museum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on May 4. With International Museum Day celebrated on May 18, museums across the country have launched a series of diverse themed exhibitions and social educational activities in May, leading to higher popularity of the cultural and museum tourism market in China. "More young tourists and families are experiencing the charm …

Museum visits surge in popularity this summer
1 year, 3 months ago

Museum visits surge in popularity this summer

China Daily  

A cute pottery is seen at the Datong Museum in Shanxi province, Aug 20, 2023. According to media reports, the Henan Museum received more than 12,000 visitors this summer, nearly double that of the same period in 2019. The Hangzhou Museum recorded 12,800 visitors on July 16, setting a new daily attendance record. Directors of the Shandong Museum and the …

Museum visits surge in popularity this summer
1 year, 3 months ago

Museum visits surge in popularity this summer

China Daily  

A cute pottery is seen at the Datong Museum in Shanxi province, Aug 20, 2023. According to media reports, the Henan Museum received more than 12,000 visitors this summer, nearly double that of the same period in 2019. The Hangzhou Museum recorded 12,800 visitors on July 16, setting a new daily attendance record. Directors of the Shandong Museum and the …

Museum visits surge in popularity this summer
1 year, 3 months ago

Museum visits surge in popularity this summer

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An exhibition featuring over 400 pieces and sets of Dehua porcelain, also known in French as "Blanc de Chine", opens at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Aug 26, 2023. Civilized exhibition viewing Liu Yanchang, the curator of the Shandong Museum, said "In the future, more and more people will take visiting museums as a kind of habit and …

Palace Museum announces gradual reopening plan
4 years, 5 months ago

Palace Museum announces gradual reopening plan

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People visit the Palace Museum, Beijing, July 21, 2020.With Beijing lowering its public health emergency response from second to third level starting July 20, the Palace Museum announced it will gradually reopen to the public from July 21 with a limited number of visitors. With Beijing lowering its public health emergency response from second to third level starting July 20, …

Palace Museum announces gradual reopening plan
4 years, 5 months ago

Palace Museum announces gradual reopening plan

China Daily  

People visit the Palace Museum, Beijing, July 21, 2020.With Beijing lowering its public health emergency response from second to third level starting July 20, the Palace Museum announced it will gradually reopen to the public from July 21 with a limited number of visitors. With Beijing lowering its public health emergency response from second to third level starting July 20, …

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