Is the 160th anniversary of the Yuanmingyuan massacre free?

Yes. October 18th is the 160th anniversary of the Yuanmingyuan massacre. For 160 years, its ruins have told the story of the brutal acts of the invaders. In order to remember the history and allow more people to visit the Old Summer Palace, the Old Summer Palace Heritage Park is open to the public free of charge today.

Although the park only opened at 7 a.m., more than 70 staff members from 6 gate areas were already on duty at 6 o'clock, disinfecting railings and handrails, cleaning gate areas, and placing warning signs. Welcome visitors.

Just after 7 o'clock, tourists came in one after another. "Please show your health treasure and cooperate with the temperature measurement." Although admission to the park is free, the staff must follow the epidemic prevention regulations and seriously remind every visitor who is about to enter the park. For elderly tourists who do not have smartphones or cannot operate health treasures, there are check-in services at each door area to help the elderly enter the park smoothly. "Don't forget the national humiliation and remember the history." In front of the Dashui Temple in the Xiyanglou Scenic Area, an old man stared at the ruins and sighed.

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Tourists who have purchased tickets can get a refund

As of about 10 a.m., the number of tourists entering the park was more than 5,000. In accordance with epidemic prevention requirements, the park still implements traffic restriction measures. The number of visitors entering the park is limited to 75, and the maximum carrying capacity is 90,000. Wu Wenli, director of the Old Summer Palace Visitor Center, said that the number of visitors to the park today is expected to be 40,000 to 50,000, which will not reach the maximum capacity.

On that day, many tourists did not know that it was open for free today when they entered the park, and had already purchased tickets in advance. "We have set up signboards at the gate area saying that today's admission is free, and we will help tourists handle refunds on the spot." Wu Wenli said.

Beijing News Network - Today is the 160th anniversary of the Yuanmingyuan massacre. Remember the history and let us strengthen ourselves!