China News Service, Xinzhou, February 14th (Reporter Lu Qiguo and Fan Lifang) At 7:39 on February 14th, the Shanxi Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Tourist Service Center issued the "Announcement on Stopping the Sales of Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Tickets" through the official WeChat platform. Ticket sales for Japanese scenic spots will be suspended immediately.

On February 13, there was a long queue of vehicles waiting to enter the mountain, with its tail extending to near the exit of the expressway toll station. Photo provided by Shanxi Traffic Police

  The content of the "Announcement" shows that "as of 7:00 on February 14, the passenger and vehicle flow in the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area has become saturated. In order to fully ensure the safety and travel experience of tourists, the sales of tickets for the scenic spot on February 14 will be stopped immediately."

On February 12, vehicles lined up on the road in the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area waiting to pass. Photo provided by Shanxi Traffic Police

  In view of the surge in passenger traffic of Wanfo Pavilion (Wuye Temple), the Shanxi Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Tourist Service Center recommends that tourists visit at off-peak hours and give priority to Nanshan Temple, Longquan Temple, Zhulin Temple, Guanyin Cave, Wenshu Cave, Zhenhai Temple and other surrounding temples, reducing the number of tourists visiting. Waiting time in line.

On February 13, a parking lot in Wutai Mountain Scenic Area was full of vehicles. Photo provided by Shanxi Traffic Police

  On February 12th and 13th, the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area was saturated with vehicles and people. The local area also issued special reminders to remind tourists to avoid traveling to the mountain during peak hours. Since vehicles entering the mountain extend to the exit of the expressway toll station in the Wutai Mountain Scenic Area every day, the Seventh Brigade of the Fifth Detachment of the Shanxi Expressway Traffic Police will activate an emergency plan every day to temporarily close the toll station exit ramp and divert vehicles. (over)