Guide to China‘s Tourism Law39

The Tourism Law of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Tourism Law") is an important legal basis for regulating tourism activities in China. It was enacted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on October 28, 2013, and came into effect on October 1, 2014. The Tourism Law consists of 8 chapters and 84 articles, which provide comprehensive regulations on tourism activities, including tourist rights, tour operator obligations, tourism development, and tourism administration.

The main contents of the Tourism Law include the following:
Tourist rights. The Tourism Law guarantees a series of rights for tourists, including the right to safe and quality tourism products and services, the right to fair and reasonable prices, the right to truthful and accurate tourism information, and the right to complain and seek compensation for damages.

Tour operator obligations. The Tourism Law imposes various obligations on tour operators, including the obligation to provide safe and quality tourism products and services, the obligation to provide truthful and accurate tourism information, the obligation to protect tourists' legitimate rights and interests, and the obligation to handle complaints and claims in a timely and proper manner.

Tourism development. The Tourism Law promotes the development of tourism in China and encourages the development of diverse tourism products and services. It also provides for the protection of tourism resources and the establishment of tourism standards and certification systems.

Tourism administration. The Tourism Law establishes a comprehensive tourism administration system, including the establishment of tourism administrative departments at various levels, the issuance of tourism licenses, and the supervision and inspection of tourism activities.

The Tourism Law is a milestone in the development of China's tourism industry. It provides a legal framework for regulating tourism activities, protecting tourists' rights and interests, and promoting the development of a healthy and sustainable tourism industry in China.

In recent years, the tourism industry in China has developed rapidly, and the number of tourists has increased significantly. The Tourism Law provides a sound legal basis for the further development of the tourism industry and the protection of tourists' rights and interests.

It is important for tourists and tour operators to be aware of the provisions of the Tourism Law to ensure compliance with the law and to protect their rights.

2025-02-11

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