1. Overall standards
l Must pass tests on basic knowledge of global geoparks, geological heritage protection, visitor services, and park management-related business and competency tests, with reassessment and verification every three years;
l The company's operating conditions are stable, with a generally established period of no less than 5 years (including 5 years);
l Continuously display geological park guides, maps, and other related materials to visitors;
l Willingness to provide long-term support for global geopark-related work and actively participate in its promotion and promotion;
l Strictly comply with the park's unified management requirements for geological heritage protection, ecological environment, safety and hygiene, and service quality.
2. Catering (hotel) standards
l Using locally grown, raising, and produced agricultural products as the main food raw materials, or incorporating local specialty agricultural products into the food;
l All ingredients must be fresh, authentic, and traceable. Adulteration and substandard products are strictly prohibited, and the use of expired or prohibited ingredients is strictly prohibited.
l Promote the concept of green dining, enforcing environmental requirements such as plastic reduction, waste sorting, water and energy conservation;
l Implement clear price markings, standardize service procedures, and effectively safeguard tourists' food safety and consumer rights.
3. Hotel, guesthouse, and agritourism standards
l Convenient services such as booking and refunds can be provided to tourists via the internet or mobile devices;
l Strictly comply with national and local standards for health, hygiene, fire safety, safety, and environment;
l The venue environment is clean, facilities and equipment are intact, and the site proactively provides basic geological science information or park tour materials;
l Encourage the provision of value-added services such as local cultural experiences and geology-themed receptions to enhance the visitor experience;
l Proactively maintain community relations, actively support local employment, and contribute to community development.
4. Souvenir shop standards
l Products must be made from environmentally friendly materials and highlight local characteristics. It is strictly forbidden to sell products that obtain raw materials at the expense of geological relics or the ecological environment;
l Focus on selling regional specialty products, conveying local culture and the unique features of the geological park;
l Products are clearly marked with prices, a standardized return and exchange system is established, and comprehensive after-sales service is provided;
l Convenient services such as express delivery can be provided according to customer needs;
l It is strictly forbidden to sell counterfeit, infringing, violating, or inconsistent with the image of the geopark.
5. Travel Agency Standards
l Able to provide tourists with convenient services such as booking, cancellations, and changes via the internet or mobile devices;
l Equipped with professional geological education and experience programs, staffed with guides and service personnel who have received training related to geological parks;
l Must prepare alternative travel plans in advance according to weather changes, geological disaster risks, traffic control, and other conditions, to fully ensure the safety of tourists;
l Strictly comply with standards related to health, safety, environment, and service quality, and regulate business conduct;
l Actively disseminate geological park science knowledge in itinerary execution and promotional activities and consciously maintain the park's brand image.
6. Village/Community Standards
l Equipped with public service and reception facilities that can accommodate more than 10 people or 3 families at the same time, providing basic services such as resting, toilets, drinking water, and interpretation;
l Located adjacent to geological heritage sites (within 500 meters), and encouraged to collaborate with geological heritage sites to create distinctive experience programs;
l Must have at least one regular experience program, continuously optimize and improve it to enhance service quality;
l Maintain a clean and orderly environment and daily management to create a good reception environment.