Safe travel urged amid China's reopening of tourist attractions

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has urged prevention against fires and floods to ensure the safety of tourists.

Local culture and tourism authorities are required to give guidance to star-rated hotels and A-level tourist attractions to strengthen safety check against hidden risks, especially on fire apparatus, at exit passageway, as well as on gas and electrical equipment, according to a circular.

It urged A-level tourist sites to strictly guard against forest or grassland fire.

Travel agents are demanded to fully implementing safety measures while preventing epidemic.