Queue Usage of Mobile Toilets in Parks
The issue of queue usage of mobile toilets in parks can be effectively alleviated through flexible resource allocation and the adoption of 'tide toilets' design.
Flexible Resource Allocation: During peak visitor hours, park management can draw on the experience of the Jinci Scenic Area in Shanxi by flexibly deploying buses as mobile men's toilets while temporarily converting fixed men's toilets into women's toilets. This approach can rapidly increase the toilet's reception capacity and meet visitors' restroom needs. For example, during the May Day holiday in 2026, the Jinci Scenic Area increased the average daily reception capacity of restrooms in the area from about 3,000 to around 5,000 people through this measure, significantly alleviating queueing phenomena.
Adoption of 'Tide Toilets' Design: Some regions have adopted the 'tide toilets' design, which involves setting up several 'gender-neutral toilets' and using movable signs or lockable sliding doors to dynamically adjust access permissions based on real-time visitor flow. This design can flexibly respond to changes in restroom needs between genders and effectively shorten queue times. For instance, after the Heidushan Scenic Area in Qinghai introduced 'tide toilets', the waiting time for women's restrooms during peak hours was reduced from over 30 minutes to less than 10 minutes, greatly enhancing visitor satisfaction.
Strengthening Management and Maintenance: In addition to the above measures, park management should also strengthen the daily management and maintenance of toilets to ensure that facilities are intact and clean. Meanwhile, increasing restroom directional signs can guide visitors to quickly locate restrooms, reducing additional visitor flow caused by searching for restrooms. Furthermore, timely dissemination of restroom usage information through broadcasts and electronic displays can remind visitors to arrange their restroom visits reasonably, also contributing to the alleviation of queueing phenomena.
