A day at the beach just got more expensive

By Yang Lifei  |   2008-6-10  |     ONLINE EDITION

JINSHAN City Beach will now charged 30 yuan (US$4.30) to 50 yuan for admission beginning today, the JINSHAN District Coastline Development Administrative Committee said.

Officials said the measure was taken to control visitors, ensure safety and make up for rising costs for cleaners, security guards and life guards.

They said some facilities were improved to assure visitors of quality service. This included a larger swimming area for up to 10,000 people and a new parking lot for 460 vehicles, the committee said.

The beach is open from 8:30am to 8pm on Sunday to Thursday and from 8:30am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday.

Admission during the day is 30 yuan per person. Those who enter the site after 5:30pm or visit the beach on weekends and holidays will be charged 50 yuan. Students get in at half price. Those 60 or older, disabled people and children less than 1.2 meters can enter the beach for free.

The ticket includes insurance, the committee said.