YOG kicks off in Nanjing
Colorful life at Youth Olympic Village of Nanjing 2014 YOG
Royal Taoist temple to open to public
Female soldiers at quake-hit area
Shocking photos of cruel battles in Ukraine
Amphibious armored vehicle unit conducts open sea drill
Water relay in Henan
Ethnic culture feasts eyes of travelers
80 security dogs assembled in Nanjing police dog training base
Graffiti artists paint on street walls in Xinjiang
BEIJING, Aug. 22 -- China's top legislature is about to launch inspections of the enforcement of the country's tourism law, targeting irregularities such as overpricing and hidden fees, authorities announced on Friday.
The check-ups will last from September to mid-October, according to a statement released after a meeting of the group responsible for the inspections under the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
They will focus on market order, tourism management, the protection of tourists' legal interests and the protection of historical attractions.
Three inspection teams will be dispatched to the provinces of Zhejiang, Hainan, Sichuan, Shaanxi and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, while the situations in another eight provincial-level regions including Beijing will be reviewed by local people's congress committees.
As well as unannounced and anonymous inspections, the teams and committees will study local officials' reports, symposiums and public opinions to ascertain how the law is being enforced, the statement said.
The tourism law took effect on Oct. 1 last year, aiming to regulate China's tourism market and improve its tourist services. It bans profiteering from dodgy practices like obligatory shopping outings on tours, and rules that scenic spots must not receive visitors beyond their capacities.
Eye-catching guides at the opening ceremony of YOG in Nanjing
A female missile launch company of PLA
China, the U.S., Britain and the Soviet Union call for Japan's unconditional surrender
Beautiful night scenery of Nanjing
Passenger transport starts on Tibet's new railway
Story of outstanding Beijing swat sniper
Beautiful policewoman in an anti-terrorism SWAT team
Cute photos of little Taoist nuns and monks go viral online
Photo story: How a baby panda grows up
Star-leveled nursing home in a small county
Evidence of monstrous crime of Japanese invaders
Foreign models compete with Chinese in Cheongsam show
The beautiful pictures of ancient Chinese architecture
The Muslims involved in relief workDay|Week|Month