Cultural tourism safety must not be relaxed, stay highly vigilant to protect lives
During the brief five-day May Day holiday in 2025, safety incidents such as helicopter crashes, rock collapses, and tour boat capsizings occurred, underscoring that safety precautions for cultural and tourism travel must be given top priority. There is no such thing as luck when it comes to safety, and negligence can be fatal.
I. Administrative Issuances by Competent Authorities
On April 30, the Office of the Work Safety Committee of the State Council and the Ministry of Emergency Management made arrangements for safety precautions during the May Day holiday. The meeting required that every effort be made to ensure the safety of public travel and outings, effectively safeguard the security of important infrastructure, thoroughly investigate risks and hidden dangers in bridges, tunnels, slope-side highways, and other areas, and strengthen inspections, patrols, monitoring, and early warning during severe weather and periods of heavy traffic; firmly and effectively ensure traffic safety, implement detailed road traffic hazard investigations, and severely crack down on illegal acts such as “three overages and one fatigue” and trucks illegally carrying passengers; ensure tourism safety, thoroughly investigate hidden dangers in cable cars, ropeways, large amusement facilities, and other equipment, and consolidate territorial regulatory responsibilities for internet-famous check-in spots and undeveloped scenic areas; strengthen safety guarantees for large-scale events, make solid emergency preparations, strengthen on-site safety control, and strictly prevent accidents such as stampedes.
At the same time, the Provincial Safety Office reminds the public: during the Labor Day holiday, there is a strong desire to travel, various promotional and celebratory events are concentrated, and major scenic spots, shopping malls, hotels, markets, and expressways will see peak flows of people and goods. Safety risks will increase in sectors such as road transportation, fire safety, and cultural tourism. The following safety risk reminders for the May Day period are hereby issued: strengthen safety management of large amusement facilities and high-risk projects, carry out routine inspection and maintenance of equipment, improve emergency response plans, and study and formulate safety precaution measures; strengthen safety reminders for undeveloped and unopened areas and outdoor waters; follow the management arrangements of staff while visiting and carefully choose to participate in high-risk tourism projects such as high-altitude, high-speed, and water activities; do not venture into undeveloped and unopened areas lacking safety guarantees; choose legitimate travel agencies for outings, consciously resist unreasonably low-priced tours, and ensure travel safety.
Second, acting willfully, who is to blame for self-inflicted risks?
On May 4, a couple visiting Mount Tai scenic area in Shandong attempted to take a shortcut by climbing over the guardrail. They slipped and fell into a crevice between cliffs. At the moment the woman slid down, the man held tightly onto her feet, narrowly averting a tragedy. Similar incidents of climbing over guardrails are common. For example, in 2024, a tourist fell off a cliff after crossing the guardrail to take photos. Bloody lessons never seem to wake those who pretend to be asleep.
Putting safety aside: "Want to take a shortcut? You almost took a shortcut in life."
I'm ready to help translate your Chinese legal content into professional English for the Shenzhen Zhiming Law Firm website. Please provide the Chinese text you'd like me to translate.Third, what do you know about high-risk tourism projects such as high-altitude, high-speed, and water activities?
1. High-altitude projects
High-altitude activities include skydiving, bungee jumping, rock climbing, etc. These activities are conducted at high altitudes and carry high risks. Improper operation or inadequate safety measures may lead to serious personal injury.
2. High-speed project
High-speed activities include roller coasters, go-karts, etc. These activities involve high speeds and carry high risks. Improper operation or inadequate safety measures may lead to serious personal injury.
3. Water sports
Water activities include surfing, rafting, sailing, etc. These activities are conducted on water and carry high risks. Sudden situations such as bad weather or strong currents may lead to serious personal injury.
4. Diving Programs
Diving activities take place on the seabed and carry high risks. Encountering dangerous factors such as underwater currents or marine life may lead to serious personal injury.
IV. Boat Capsizing Incident at the Hundred-Li Gallery Scenic Area in Bijie, Guizhou
At approximately 16:40 on May 4, a tour boat capsizing accident occurred in the Baili Gallery Scenic Area in Huawu Village, Xinren Township, Qianxi City, Bijie City, Guizhou Province. According to the official report, 84 people fell into the water in this accident. So far, 83 people have been rescued or found, of whom 9 died after emergency medical treatment proved ineffective.
5. Safety Lawyer’s Reminder
Relax your body during travel, but never relax safety precautions:
1. Take precautions against heatstroke and high temperatures. When traveling, prepare for heat, lightning, and rain, and avoid undeveloped or unopened areas that lack safety guarantees. Prepare sun protection and heatstroke prevention supplies and medications in advance, and replenish fluids promptly.
2. Raise safety and security awareness. When driving or riding in a motor vehicle or taking public transportation for travel, fasten your seatbelt throughout the journey. For self-driving trips, check the vehicle condition thoroughly and avoid fatigued driving and drunk driving.
3. Enhance safety in water-related activities. When taking sightseeing boats, wear life jackets as required and do not board sightseeing boats that are not equipped with necessary lifesaving equipment. Wear life jackets when participating in water-related activities and do not engage in recreational activities in waters without safety guarantees. Exercise caution when participating in water-related activities such as boating, rafting, snorkeling, and deep diving, as well as high-risk tourism projects such as high-altitude, high-speed, and adventure activities, and act within your physical capacity. Familiarize yourself with safety tips in advance, follow the guidance of professionals, and refrain from actions that may endanger your own safety or the safety of others.
4. Participate prudently and within your capabilities. When engaging in high-risk tourism activities, you should effectively reduce safety hazards during your trip by selecting suitable activities based on your age, health condition, and other personal circumstances, participating in high-risk activities under the guidance of professionals, and equipping yourself with safety gear.
Accidents always strike unexpectedly. On life's journey, we cannot foresee every mishap. We must always keep safety awareness in mind, embed it in our thoughts, and apply it in our actions. Always stay vigilant about safety, so that when emergencies or special situations arise, we can handle them calmly and write a chapter of safety.
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Attorney Li Zuolin, member of the Communist Party of China, Lawyer's Practice Certificate No.: 14403202110325450. Specializes in criminal defense and work safety management. Since 2000, he has worked at a government-affiliated institution in Shenzhen. With over 20 years of work experience in Shenzhen, he has accumulated extensive social connections and a strong reputation. He specializes in corporate criminal crime prevention, work safety management, as well as administrative disputes, civil compensation, and other legal affairs. He currently serves as permanent legal counsel for multiple companies.
