Multiple regions are delisting A-level tourist attractions; more than 100 A-level scenic spots have been stripped of their ratings or downgraded.

Not long ago, cultural and tourism authorities in multiple regions successively published the review results for A-level tourist attractions, and a number of scenic areas had their ratings revoked, were downgraded, or were ordered to rectify within a deadline. All the scenic areas that were removed had core problems of long-term non-compliance with the operating standards for A-level tourist attractions. According to incomplete statistics, as of September 2026, more than 100 A-level tourist attractions in at least 22 provinces had their ratings revoked or were downgraded. The reporter found from data released by relevant departments that the direct revenue of A-level tourist attractions is no longer the main component of domestic tourism consumption revenue. In the past, cultural tourism was mainly concentrated in famous mountains and great rivers and cultural attractions. Today, what attracts more and more tourists is a vibrant lifestyle, such as a bowl of malatang, a barbecue meal, a concert, or a marathon. The ticket economy is no longer the main profit channel for scenic areas, and traditional scenic areas still have obvious shortcomings in development models and the integration of business formats.