Recently, statistics released show that the Summer Palace Management Office in Beijing has a total of 1,261 staff, the actual number of employees is 1,120, the number of retirees is as high as 1,129, and its annual expenditure is as high as 510 million yuan. As soon as these data came out, they immediately aroused widespread discussion in society. Why does a garden scenic spot need such a huge scale of establishment and huge expenditure?
We cannot ignore that the Summer Palace, as an important cultural heritage, does require a lot of manpower and material resources for its daily operation and management. It is understood that the Summer Palace Management Office needs to complete countless heavy tasks such as landscaping maintenance, ancient building repair, cultural relics protection, and security duty every year.
This involves nearly 200 landscaping maintenance personnel, nearly 300 technical publicity service personnel, and nearly 200 security personnel on duty in the park. In addition, as a national 5A-level scenic spot, the number of tourists received every year ranks first in Beijing, with more than 4.7 million people in 2021 alone, and the guarantee of service quality also requires a large number of manpower.
In terms of the use of funds, according to the analysis of public data, the 510 million yuan of the Summer Palace Management Office is mainly used for the maintenance of various facilities in the park, the protection and repair of cultural relics, the improvement of technology research and development, and the daily operation and management.
For example, last year alone, nearly 100 million yuan was spent on ancient trees and ancient trees protection projects, 52 million yuan for cultural relics repair, and 25 million yuan for science and technology support projects. These continuous investments are of great significance to ensure the long-term inheritance of this important cultural heritage.
Nor can we ignore the doubts raised by some voices. Some experts pointed out that although the Summer Palace is large, the area under its management is relatively small, and if you look at similar cultural attractions in other countries and regions, the scale of its establishment and annual expenditure are indeed large. At the same time, it is also worth exploring whether there are problems such as duplication of personnel settings in some routine work.
The management department of the Summer Palace should also conduct an in-depth self-examination. Responsibilities should be further sorted out to eliminate unnecessary overlap, and stricter evaluation mechanisms and pay standards should be established to avoid inefficiencies caused by bureaucratization. Increase channels for social supervision, disclose the details of salary expenditures and project use, let the public understand the use of funds, and prevent corruption from occurring at the source.
As a representative cultural landscape in Beijing and even in mainland China, the Summer Palace does need a lot of resources to ensure its long-term operation. However, there is also room for optimization in the allocation of resources. Only through continuous self-inspection and social supervision can this precious cultural heritage be operated and managed more rationally and efficiently. This is essential to ensure its continued legacy.
I believe that through joint efforts, we will be able to find a good path of balanced development. Nowadays, with the continuous improvement of the social security system, the establishment of civil servants is no longer regarded by the masses as the only guarantee of employment and livelihood as in the past. All walks of life are developing in the direction of more specialization and efficiency, and the demand for talents is becoming more complex and diverse.
For today's younger generation, career choices should no longer be confined to traditional establishments. We should actively explore our interests and strengths, and have the courage to challenge new areas. At the same time, we should also cherish the current opportunities in our hands, strive to become an elite in the profession, and create more value for the society.
As far as the Summer Palace is concerned, the management department should further leverage its expertise in the future, optimize the allocation of resources, and improve operational efficiency. At the same time, we will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with all sectors of society to jointly maintain this cultural treasure. Only through open and inclusive thinking and the combination of multiple resources can the protection of cultural relics make great progress.
Whether it is for cultural relics workers or ordinary citizens, there should be a broader vision of employment. I hope that through this discussion, all parties can get rid of their preconceptions and promote work and life with a more transparent and open mind.
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