On February 1st, National Scenic Spots Quality Grade Evaluation Committee under China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) issued a decision on approval for announcement of 147 Tourist Spots including the Shichahai Scenic Spot in Xicheng District in Beijing City as National 4A Grade Tourist Spots. The decision said that, according to the national standards defined in the Classification and Ratings of Tourist Spots and the Regulations on Rating Standard of Tourist Attractions, with preliminary evaluation and recommendation from Scenic Spots Quality Grade Evaluation Committees of relevant provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, and approved by the National Scenic Spots Quality Grade Evaluation Committee, 147 scenic spots including Shichahai Scenic Spots in Xicheng District in Beijing are up to the required standards of National 4A Grade Tourist Spots and are approved as National 4A Grade Tourist Spots.