Shanghai's tourism authorities announce reopening plan

Museums in Shanghai and all A-level scenic spots, both indoor and outdoor, will reopen on July 1, the municipal administration of culture and tourism announced on Wednesday.

With Shanghai Disney Resort the first to reopen on June 30, cinemas, theaters and other live entertainment venues will open up gradually starting July 8.

Public libraries, culture centers and tourism service centers will reopen when the situation permits according to the epidemic containment measures in the area.

From June 1 on, A-level tourism spots in the city started to open their outdoor facilities. Now 67 of the city's 134 A-level spots have resumed service.

The municipal administration for culture and tourism stipulated indoor facilities should receive no more than 50 percent of their maximum capacity of customers and outdoor facilities no more than 75 percent.

All facilities have to complete applications for their individual location QR codes and have digital facilities installed at the gate to ensure every visitor has their QR codes scanned upon entering.