This May, the prices of tickets to some scenic spots have been increased greatly. One of the prominent increases happen to the price of ticket to theSlenderWestLakescenic spot inYangzhou,JiangsuProvince has increased by 60%.

   The relevant official bodies collect high fee from the tourists as long as they want to enjoy the sceneries under the excuse that the scenic spots should be developed and maintained, which require large investment. In addition, the local governments at all levels do not urge these bodies to listen to the public opinion. However, according the public, although to develop and maintain the scenic requires money, the prices of the ticket have been raised unreasonably. In other words, the prices have been excessively high and they have been many people's bottom line in mind. 

  In other courtiers, the ticket prices are relatively lower. Even the domestic difference can be sharp. For example, inTaiwan, landscape tickets are not expensive or even free in some  super-class attractions such asSunMoonLake; in the museum, although the fee is charged, that is only symbolic and has many benefits. If relevant bodies wan to increase price, they have to undergo a lot of programs, at least detailed investigations and hearing the voice of the public are necessary. However, this does not reduce the income of the local government as the increased number of tourists can help to develop local transportation, retailing, accommodation, as well as catering. The increase of income of these industries can bring about more tax revenue. This will cover the cost the developing and maintaining these spots.

In contrast, the tourism sector, the local government and who want to stimulate the local economy through tourism development indeed should reflect. First of all, the natural landscape belongs to the public and all monuments have been passed on from the ancestors. So it is not that who manage these spots have the rights to charge excessively. In other words, the general public enjoy the right to visit these scenic spots at a reasonable cost. Second, even if the money has to be collected, there must be a limit. There should also be a truly sustainable development norm management. Third, those who manage the departmental hearing must collect the views of visitors.

Nevertheless, the high prices of tickets to scenic spots will inevitably cause pain to the  Chinese visitors when appreciating the nature and ancient monuments.