Central China old town to abolish admission fee from tourists

Photo taken on March 28, 2016 shows the night scene of Fenghuang old town, central China’s Hunan province. Fenghuang will not charge the admission fee from tourists when they visit Fenghuang old town, local authorities said on March 28. Each tourist currently pays 148 yuan ($23) to enter Fenghuang, known as “China’s most beautiful old town” for its well-preserved architecture dating back more than 300 years. From April 10, 2016, tourists will not be charged to enter the town though entrance fees to sites within the town will remain, according to the town publicity office. [Photo/Xinhua]