Make tourist spots cheaper
China Daily | Updated: 2009-03-14 07:46
People should have to spend lesser to visit tourist spots in China, which in turn will help the economy recover, says an article on the website www.eastday.com. Following is an excerpt:
Ge Jianxiong, a professor at the Fudan University and a CPPCC member, recently lashed out at the exorbitant prices of tickets at tourist sites in the country. He said that many scenic spots charge visitors a lot more than the world's average,
Despite harsh criticism from the public, the government has not done much to reduce prices. Although the financial crisis is sweeping across China and our country's economy is undergoing a recession, it's still unlikely authorities will voluntarily lower ticket prices.
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