What are the requirements and academic qualifications for taking a tour guide card?

According to official website, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of People's Republic of China (PRC), the requirements and academic qualifications for taking the tourist guide card are as follows:

1. Registration conditions: China citizens; Have a senior high school or secondary specialized school education; Good health; Have the basic knowledge and language ability to meet the needs of tour guides.

2. Education: High school, technical secondary school or above. The minimum age for entering an examination should generally meet the graduation age standard of high school or technical secondary school (it should be greater than or equal to 16 years old), and there is no upper age limit requirement.

3. A tour guide refers to a person who has obtained a tour guide certificate in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state and accepted the appointment of a travel agency to provide guidance, explanation and related tourism services for tour groups (tourists). As an important service personnel in tourism activities, their service quality and level not only directly affect the benefits and reputation of travel agencies, but also have an important impact on the tourism image of tourist destination countries or regions.