The Temple of Heaven in Beijing during 2020's first snow in the capital on February 2 Photo: IC

China Tourist Attractions Association, together with 51 tourist attractions across China, has issued a convention on strengthening epidemic prevention measures at tourist sites to provide visitors a safe environment, and in reply to the country's call to resume normal work and business.

The association convention is based on epidemic prevention-related policies from the National Health Commission and guides on work resumption in tourism spots. 

The document proposes a total of nine suggestions and operating standards covering important issues such as disinfection of equipment, health management of working staff, time-sharing control on visitor flow and online information disclosure concerning epidemic prevention.

In tourist sites with high visitor traffic density, big data techniques will be introduced to help divide reservations into different periods. 

In the meantime, ticket booking will be transferred to online platforms to avoid face-to-face contact and the gathering of people at the scene for purchasing tickets, according to the convention.

It also enables tourists to have access to information about the epidemic prevention of tourism sites via mobile apps.

The convention will give guidance to tourist sites on epidemic prevention and control after their opening, as well as give impetus to the recovery of cultural and tourism-related industries, said Zeng Bowei, an official with the China Tourism Association.

The first batch of 51 tourist attractions include 33 sites with China's highest 5A rating, such as Pingyao Ancient City.