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At the Huangling Scenery Zone in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi province, staff introduced the rule in August.

Workers now use timers to give each tourist one minute at the site’s most photographed viewpoints, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

Known for its mountain landscapes, historic houses, and traditional farming displays, Huangling has become a major social media hotspot.

“If there are few tourists, we don’t enforce the rule. But when crowds gather, we need to maintain order,” an unnamed manager said.

Staff also assist visitors by taking pictures and suggesting poses, which some tourists have described as a positive experience.

A netizen even suggested that similar time limits should be enforced nationwide.

Other attractions have taken the same approach. Longzhuashan Park in Yantai, Shandong province, introduced a 30-second limit last year at its “Black Mountain Eye” viewing spot, the South China Morning Post reported.

“We designed this rule to ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy the scenery,” said park manager Zhang Guoyin.

The move follows repeated disputes over photo-taking.

In 2023, a woman on Gulangyu Island was widely criticized after monopolizing a popular wall for half an hour.

Reactions online remain divided.

Supporters say the limits curb inconsiderate behavior, while critics argue that strict time caps may disadvantage elderly or disabled visitors and that attractions should consider more flexible solutions.