On June 29th, 2009, 165438+ Henan Province announced a news: elderly people over 60 years old and minors under 140cm in height are admitted free of charge.
This regulation will be formally implemented on April 1 2008. In other words, from April next year, the elderly from all over the country will go to Henan. As long as you are over 60 years old, you are free of scenic spots.
This is undoubtedly exciting news. You know, the elderly have always been the main force in the tourism market. Although there were preferential policies for the elderly in previous scenic spots, the age standards in different places were not uniform, and most of them were over 65 and over 70.
This time, the age was directly reduced to 60, which expanded the audience and targeted at tourists from all over the country.
The regulations also stipulate the standard of preferential tickets for minors' scenic spots, and implement a free ticket policy for minors under the height of 140cm.
There is another sentence in the regulations that caught my attention, that is, "scenic spots built on public resources should gradually reduce the ticket prices." In other words, a large number of scenic spots in Henan are expected to usher in a new trend of price reduction in the future.
There is no doubt that this time, Henan is at the forefront of the country, leading the tourism market. I have to say it's absolutely amazing.
There are more and more people over the age of 60, and the proportion is gradually increasing. Here are some scenic spots suitable for the elderly, which are suitable for most elderly people not to climb mountains. You can get it first and officially leave in April next year.
1. Shaolin Temple
Everyone knows the name of Shaolin Temple. Now Shaolin Temple has opened branches all over the world, making it the most "international" temple in China.
This temple is located halfway up Songshan Mountain in Dengfeng. Although Songshan Mountain is steep, the temple is flat as a whole, so it is not necessary to climb it. In addition, dense forests and fresh air are also a good place to worship Buddha and cultivate one's morality.
2. Baima Temple
Traveling in Henan, whether you like Buddhism or not, you can't miss the White Horse Temple. It is the first official temple in China. It is said that Liu Zhuang, Emperor Gaozu of Han Dynasty, dreamed of a golden man and sent messengers to kill him. Three years later, two Indian monks came on white horses with scriptures, and then lived here, named "White Horse Temple".
Therefore, the White Horse Temple occupies a pivotal position in the history of Buddhism in China, where the first Chinese Buddhist scriptures in China and the first the Han nationality Buddhism monk were born. The dispute between Buddhism and Taoism has also left its mark here, and the title of "Si Wanjiao" is worthy of the name.
3. Longmen grottoes
In my eyes, Longmen Grottoes are the most precious scenic spots in Henan, which can't even be described as scenic spots. This grotto, which took more than 400 years to build, has unparalleled artistic value. There are 2,345 niches and more than 654.38 million statues, which were listed as world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2000.
The disadvantage is that there is no vegetation, especially sunlight. It is recommended to avoid playing in summer.
4. Qingming Shangheyuan
Although Kaifeng's economic status has declined, as a tourist city, there is still a lot to see here. Qingming Shangheyuan 1: 1 Reproduce the scenes of famous paintings of past dynasties. The shop staff inside are all staff, dressed in ancient costumes, and the life picture is vivid.
Among them, it's like walking in Zhang Zeduan's Dream of the Great Song Dynasty. If you like history, this is a good place to taste the culture of the Song Dynasty.
5. Chongdugou
When people reach a certain age, they should pay attention to health preservation. Chongdugou in Luoyang is a treasure house of health preservation. I have been here many times. Green mountains and green waters are far away from people. Ten thousand mu of bamboo forest forms a closed and quiet environment. Mountain springs and rivers flow at night. this is true
There are many virgin forests in mountainous areas, with an ornamental area of 120 square kilometers. Tea gardens are densely covered with bamboo seas, so the ecological environment has no choice, such as the scene in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The drop of scenic spots is not high, which is convenient for mountaineering and sightseeing. You can also visit scenic spots by car, which is suitable for tourists who like to drive.
Caring for the elderly is a fine tradition in China. The elderly have contributed their life's energy and time to the family and society, and they should enjoy a happy life when they are old. The above is the latest news about the policy of free tickets for the elderly over 60 years old in various scenic spots in Henan Province in.