智通财经记者 | 杨冰柯 智通财经编辑 | 庄键 "此次灵隐寺预约机制升级，是希望告诉游客提前约不难约，约满可候补，希望更多人能来景区。"杭州 西湖风景名胜区灵隐管理处党政办主任杨尚其近日告诉智通财经。 2月1日，在灵隐寺免门票两个月后，灵隐飞来峰景区现行预约机制进行优化升级，增加了线上候补功 能，同时，强化预约信用记录，对于游客预约后"爽约"的行为实行"爽约一次暂停预约30天"的限制。 依托数字化管控系统，灵隐管理处为游客规划了更科学的引导动线，现场新增了五台电子大屏，用于引 导、提示游客，同时更新了20多台具备人脸比对功能的闸机。为了提升游客体验，还新增了入园电子纪 念票。 继西湖免门票后，杭州游客的另一必游景点灵隐寺于去年12月1日也开启免票。 杨尚其告诉智通财经，实名预约保证了游客的舒适度，免门票以来景区吸引力提升，游客总量增多。 根据近几年来灵隐寺实际运行情况，管理处制定了每日游客总量限额，工作日是3.5万游客，周末5万游 客，重大节假日6.5万游客。 从2025年12月1日至2026年1月25日，灵隐寺的游客总人数为160多万，较往年同期增长近20%。 出台免门票政策的同时，杭州西湖风景名胜区灵隐 ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of free admission policies in scenic areas, such as the Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area in Hangzhou, is seen as a significant step towards enhancing cultural benefits for the public and promoting tourism consumption [1][2]. Group 1: Free Admission Policies - Hangzhou's Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area will eliminate entrance fees starting December 1, 2025, which includes the cancellation of a 45 yuan ticket and a 30 yuan incense fee [1]. - The trend of implementing free admission policies is not limited to Hangzhou; other scenic areas, such as Shandong's Yishan Scenic Area and Jilin's Changbai Mountain, are also adopting similar measures to boost local tourism [1]. Group 2: Economic Implications - Free admission is viewed as a strategy to sacrifice upfront revenue in exchange for increased downstream consumption, which can lead to growth in areas such as dining, cultural products, and special activities within the scenic areas [2]. - The practice of free admission not only increases visitor numbers but also alters visitor behavior, allowing for more spontaneous and dispersed visits, which can enhance the overall economic environment of the tourism sector [2]. Group 3: Management Challenges - The shift to free admission will likely result in a surge in visitor numbers, creating challenges such as overcrowding, longer wait times, and increased pressure on environmental management [3]. - Effective management strategies, including precise visitor flow control and diversified funding support, are essential to mitigate the potential negative impacts of increased visitor numbers while maintaining high-quality experiences [3].