Judges write down their opinion. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A girl guide receives a rating at the event. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tour guides at Yantai Mountain were rated by the scenic spots' management office on Jan 26, 2015. The star-rated appraisal tested their proficiency in scenic introduction and tourism knowledge. Their manners and skills were also examined at the rating session.

Experts from the Yantai tourism bureau were invited to serve as judges at the event. To ensure fairness and justice, the results were announced immediately after the candidates were rated.

The appraisal is expected to improve local tour guides' mandarin proficiency, knowledge of the scenic spot and manners so that they can better serve tourists.