Pingyao Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in north China's Shanxi Province. (Photo: VCG)

China Tourist Attractions Association, together with 51 tourist attractions across China, has issued a convention on strengthening epidemic prevention measures at tourist sites to provide visitors a safe environment.

The convention is based on the National Health Commission's policies on epidemic prevention and guidelines on resumption of operations at tourism spots. It proposes a total of nine suggestions and operating standards on issues such as equipment disinfection, health management of staff, visitor flow and online information disclosure regarding epidemic prevention.

Big data technology will be used at popular tourist sites to help better manage reservations. Tickets will be sold online to avoid face-to-face contact and gathering of people at ticket booths, according to the convention.

Tourists will also be able to obtain information about epidemic prevention at the sites via mobile apps.

The convention will help the recovery of culture and tourism industries, said Zeng Bowei, an official with the China Tourism Association.

The first batch of 51 tourist attractions include 33 sites with China's highest 5A rating, such as Pingyao Ancient City, Mutianyu Great Wall and Oriental Pearl Tower.