Shanghai to reopen cultural, tourist sites from tomorrow

BEIJING: Shanghai will gradually reopen museums, art galleries and all types of indoor and outdoor A-level tourist attractions across the city from July 1, while cinemas and performance venues will be gradually opened to the public from July 8, the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism said on Wednesday.
With the support of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, 11 A-level scenic spots in Fengxian, Jinshan and Chongming districts in Shanghai have been reopened for outdoor visiting since May 18, providing valuable experience for the reopening of more cultural and tourism venues in the city.
More A-level scenic spots have also opened their outdoor sightseeing areas in an orderly manner after June 1, with the flow restriction measures allowing 75 percent of the maximum capacity. At present, 67 out of 134 A-level scenic spots in Shanghai have been reopened.
The tale of two cities in China; “Beijing and Shanghai” should see the final curtain come down as the two metropolises emerge from the Omicron shadow, with both registering zero new infections on Monday.
The Shanghai Municipal Health Commission said Wednesday that there were no new locally confirmed cases or asymptomatic infections in the city on Tuesday, noting that the city has not had any new cases or infections for two consecutive days.
–The China Daily-Global Times news exchange item