The 2017 Splendid Landscapes National Travel Annual Pass, launched across 160 cities, was grandly issued at an affordable price of 98 yuan as the Spring Festival approached. Travelers nationwide can purchase it through Taobao, Weidian, outdoor stores, and travel agencies. This card allows unlimited access in 2017 to 881 5A and 4A level scenic spots, forest parks, and museums across 24 provinces and cities, including Beijing SnowDoo Ski Resort, the Spring Festival Lantern Festival at Tang Paradise in Shaanxi, Henan’s Yuntai Mountain, Shandong’s Taierzhuang Ancient City, Sichuan’s Panda World, and Shanghai NBA Basketball Park. It includes a variety of special venues such as lantern displays, ski resorts, hot springs, rafting, spring flower viewing, autumn foliage and icefalls, and family-friendly entertainment. Different seasonal attractions are available for citizens to choose from.
Among them, 679 attractions offer free entry all year with no limit on visits, 121 allow one free visit, and 81 offer half-price discounts. Nearly 100 attractions offer tickets worth more than the 98-yuan annual pass price, with a total free ticket value of 41,000 yuan, providing unprecedented value and convenience for the public. At major parks in Beijing, Xi’an Postal Convenience Stations, outdoor stores in Shenyang, trade unions in Zhengzhou, travel agencies in Shijiazhuang and Jinan, as well as JD.com and Taobao New Year goods platforms, citizens and students flocked to buy. More often, enterprises and institutions purchased them in bulk as proper Spring Festival benefits. Many people believe this annual pass is the most popular new year gift of 2017.
The annual pass includes 115 attractions in Beijing such as the Ming Tombs, Badaling Safari World, Pacific Underwater World, China Railway Museum, Xishan Forest Park, Jietai Temple, Jinhai Lake, and Tianjin’s Young Marshal’s Mansion; 75 in Hebei such as Tianshan Sea World, Galaxy Cave, Wuyuezhai, Xingtai Grand Canyon, Yesanpo, Jinshanling Great Wall, and Qinhuangdao Zongbing Mansion; 103 in Shandong such as Daming Lake, Lingyan Temple, Qingdao Polar Ocean World, Weihai Xixiakou, Tai’an Water Margin Mountain Fortress, Qufu Six Arts City, Weifang Yishan, Zibo Yuanshan, Linyi Menglianggu, and Zaozhuang Guanshi Pomegranate Garden; 81 in Henan such as Yaoshan Central Plains Giant Buddha, Qingtianhe, Shennong Mountain, Wanxianshan Guoliang Village, Xixia Old Jiuling, and Longmen Oceanarium; 67 in Shanxi such as Wangmangling, Gypsum Mountain, Chang Family Manor, Nangziguan, Guangsheng Temple, and Yellow River Pujindu; 83 in Liaoning and Jilin/Heilongjiang such as Yiwulvshan, Hulushanzhuang, Qipanshan Dinosaur Valley, Dalian Yinqitan, Changbai Mountain Hunting Ground, and Sun Island Town; 28 in Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Gansu such as Shapotou, Sand Lake, Shuidonggou, Arshihaty Stone Forest, Dan’gaer Ancient City, and Shuilianguan; 85 in Shaanxi such as Louguantai, Expo Garden, Zhaoling Tomb of Emperor Li Shimin, and Dasanguan; 28 in Sichuan and Chongqing such as Shixiang Lake, Dujiangyan Tea Valley, and Shennong Gorge; 24 in Hubei and Guangdong such as Shennongxi, Qingjiang Gallery, East Lake Luoyan Island, and Zhuhai Stone Park; 48 in Anhui, Jiangxi, and Fujian such as Xidi and Hongcun in Huangshan, Huizhou Ancient City, Bengbu Flower Drum Lantern Carnival, Qiupuhe Baizhangya, Bozhou Huaxilou, Wuyuan Hongcun, and Wuyi Mountain; 81 in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai such as Presidential Palace, Mudu Ancient Town, Luzhi Ancient Town, Wuxi Underwater World, Xuzhou Terracotta Warriors, Shenlongchuan, Meihuazhou, Shanghai Grand View Garden, and Zhujiajiao. New attractions are continuously added and announced on the official website.
Due to differences in customer markets and regional resources, the 2017 version is divided into several editions: the Qilu-Huadong-Southwest Edition priced at 98 yuan (including Taierzhuang Ancient City, Qingdao Laoshan, Shanghai NBA Basketball Park, and Guose Tianxiang Amusement Park); the North China Edition priced at 98 yuan (including Kongshan Baiyun Cave, etc.); the Henan Edition priced at 98 yuan (including Yuntai Mountain, Baligou, and Century Joyland); the Shaanxi Edition priced at 98 yuan (including Qujiang Ocean Park, Tang Paradise Spring Lantern Festival, Famen Temple Cultural Scenic Area, and Gansu Kongtong Mountain); the Northeast Edition priced at 100 yuan (including Red Beach and Huangjiagou Water Park); the Beijing Standard Edition priced at 98 yuan (including Nangong Hot Springs, Qiaobo Ski Resort, and Blue Note Equestrian Club); and the Beijing VIP Edition priced at 150 yuan (including Zhongshan and Jingshan Parks, Yuyuantan Park). There are about 10 different attractions per edition—please purchase at nearby sales points or confirm the specific content when buying online.
After purchasing, attach your own one-inch photo and cover the anti-counterfeit film to start using it for the entire year, valid until December 31, 2017. Each card comes with an illustrated user manual providing clear information on each attraction, including descriptions, addresses, and contact details. The annual pass has been issued continuously for 12 years with well-established legal, financial, and technical systems—you can use it with confidence. If you encounter any issues at an attraction, the issuing authority promises full compensation. For any problems, call the national customer service line 400-700-8448.
The annual pass is authorized by 24 provincial scenic areas and operated by local annual pass offices. It is a people-benefiting project where scenic areas collaborate to offer discounts, benefiting millions of households and has been running for ten years. With weekends often leading into holidays, and travel plans uncertain, getting an annual pass is a great choice—convenient, reliable, and trusted. Backed by a decade-long brand and millions of users, 90% of the attractions offer full free entry with no reservation or registration needed. Each attraction’s usage instructions are clearly marked in the manual—simple and straightforward. It saves effort—comprehensive coverage. The 160-city network includes 300 5A and 4A level scenic spots, over 10% of the national total. Whether for spring outings, summer mountain retreats, cultural or science attractions, hot springs, rafting, family fun, or fitness activities, there’s something for everyone. It saves money—excellent value. Of the included attractions, 410 offer free entry for 50 yuan or more, yet the pass is only 98 yuan, providing access to 881 attractions with a total value of 41,000 yuan. It is also ideal for employee benefits. With numerous parks, museums, and amusement parks nearby, you can visit as often as you like all year round for free. Nearby national scenic areas, forests, and key heritage sites also offer savings of hundreds of yuan per trip with the pass.
High ticket prices have long been a major barrier preventing people from enjoying nature and a better life. Through continuous improvement, the Splendid Landscapes Annual Pass has achieved cross-industry and cross-ownership integration of tourism resources across 24 provinces. For the price of one ticket, it enables nationwide access, encouraging hundreds of millions to step out of their homes and embrace a healthier lifestyle each year. It is widely loved by travelers and has earned lasting trust from users.
