Huguangyan, a distinctive world-class cultural and tourist attraction in Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, has been attracting many tourists since it became an A-class scenic spot in 2001. However, a major initiative in 2018 has attracted even more attention: seniors over 60 years old can visit the park for free. This policy, which does not distinguish between nationalities, fully reflects Hukuangyan's respect and care for the elderly, and echoes society's increasing attention to the problem of aging.
The driving force behind this is society's expectation of diversity in the lives of the elderly. Through free admission to the park, senior citizens are able to participate in tours and experience different lifestyles, such as playing mahjong, partying and square dancing, which not only helps their physical and mental health, but also enhances their social activities and enriches their life experience. Hukuangyan's policy provides a practical sample for the new tourism model of "tourism + elderly".
In modern society, tourism has gone beyond simple sightseeing to become a vehicle for the pursuit of nature, culture and healthy living. The addition of the elderly has made the cultural connotation and humanistic flavor of scenic spots more profound. This trend indicates that more scenic spots in the future will follow the example of Hukuangyan and devote themselves to providing more services for the elderly, practicing the tourism concept of "people-oriented" and making tourism a new way of caring for and respecting the elderly.
Overall, Hukuangyan's free admission policy not only brings the joy of tourism to the elderly, but also promotes the development of tourism in a more humane and inclusive direction, making it a model for the combination of tourism and senior citizenship. This initiative will undoubtedly inspire the entire tourism industry to pay more attention to and respect the elderly group, and promote the formation of a warmer tourism environment.