A TOTAL of 321 A-level scenic spots in central China’s Henan Province have been damaged by floods since July 20. Repair and reconstruction work is progressing in an orderly manner at the damaged scenic areas, the Information Office of Henan Provincial People’s Government said at a press conference Friday. According to officials, the scenic spots suffered different degrees of damage. Some of the parking lots were flooded and roads were washed out, while homestays and tourist centers were destroyed. Power and water supplies were also partially damaged. The economic losses of 10 scenic spots totaled more than 100 million yuan (US$15.43 million), and those of six scenic spots were more than 50 million yuan, including from flood damage and decreased operating income. A total of 13 5A scenic spots and more than 130 4A scenic spots in the province were severely damaged. Tourist attraction rating categories in China determine the quality of the attraction relative to its peers in terms of safety, sanitation and transportation. The system is broken down into five categories, from the basic level 1A to the highest level 5A. The categories are awarded based on, among other factors, the importance of the site, transportation, tours as well as issues related to safety and sanitation. Henan Province has 580 A-level scenic spots in total. (CGTN) | 