Shenxianju is a national 5A scenic spot, the highest grade in the nation's grading system for scenic areas, that is located in Xianju county, Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat account: tzfb001]

Taizhou residents can apply for free admission tickets to the city's 26 scenic spots via Zheliban, an online administrative service platform in Zhejiang province, starting from Sept 3.

The original reservation platform on WeChat will be shut down.

The local government announced in March that 26 scenic attractions from the city will continue to stay open to local residents free of charge in 2021.

The city initiated a campaign that exempts local residents from admission fees to scenic spots in May 2018, and the policy has since benefited 4.2 million people to date.

Local residents and non-locals holding local residency permits are able to tour the 26 State-run scenic spots, including Shenxianju, free of charge throughout the year except during national holidays, weekends, and major festivals.

Despite being exempt from admission fees, visitors will still be charged for cable cars, travel guides, parking, as well as other leisure and entertainment services they use during their visit to these scenic spots.