The Course and Criterion of China Tourism Attractions Ranking

Abstract

Classification and Evaluation of Tourism Attraction Quality Ranking (GB/17775-2003) takes A-grade as an important symbol of Tourism attraction quality. Tourism attraction quality in China is divided into five levels that from high to low are AAAAA,AAAA,AAA,AA,A-level.Once assessment is qualified, the National A-level Tourism Attraction will be awarded, which is commonly referred to as 5A-level Tourism Attraction, 4A-level Tourism Attraction and so on. After Classification and Evaluation of Tourism Attraction Quality Ranking was issued in 2003, construction of China's Tourism attractions (hereinafter referred to as attraction) has achieved remarkable development. At present, there are nearly 10,000 A-class attractions in China, of which 228 are 5A-level attractions (2016). Most of the well-known attractions in China, such as Summer Resort, Wuyishan, Jiayuguan and Suzhou Gardens are 5A attractions.