China to promote civilized tourism

Remember that selfie sticks aren't welcomed everywhere. [Photo/IC]

Tourism authorities reserve the right to report such violations to public security, customs and transport authorities as well as the central bank's individual credit department.

The new standards add more responsibility on tour guides, who are required by law to remind tourists of civilized behaviors, including the use of toilets. Tourists should be reminded to keep public facilities clean, use public products appropriately, and not to occupy the special facilities for the disabled.

"We would like to shoulder this responsibility, since it can help build a good image of Chinese tourists," said Shen Zheyong, a tour guide with Beijing Caissa International Travel Service Co., Ltd.