Dayuan Mobile Toilet Incident

The so-called 'Dayuan Mobile Toilet Incident' is actually the 'Tidal Toilet' plan launched by the Jinci Scenic Area in Shanxi during the May Day holiday in 2026. Here are the details:

Plan Background and Implementation Time: During the May Day holiday in 2026 (from May 1st to 5th), the Jinci Scenic Area in Taiyuan, Shanxi, launched the 'Tidal Toilet' plan for the first time to address the issue of long queues for female tourists using the restrooms. The plan aims to alleviate the pressure on female restrooms during peak hours by flexibly adjusting the allocation of toilet resources.

Specific Measures:

• Temporary Conversion of Men's Toilets to Women's Toilets: A men's toilet near the main entrance was temporarily converted into a women's toilet to increase the space for female tourists. This adjustment directly expanded the capacity of the women's toilets and effectively alleviated the queuing phenomenon for women.
• Setting Up of Mobile Men's Toilets: A fully equipped bus was deployed as a mobile men's toilet and parked in an area that does not obstruct traffic and is far from ancient buildings. The bus was equipped with toilets and urinals, kept clean and tidy, and clearly marked for the convenience of male tourists.

Implementation Effects:

• Increased Capacity: After the implementation of the plan, the average daily capacity of the restrooms in the area increased from 3,000 to 5,000 person-times, significantly improving the efficiency of toilet use.
• Reduced Queuing Time for Women: The queuing time for female tourists was significantly reduced, improving their restroom experience and enhancing tourist satisfaction.
• Positive Social Response: On May 4th, a tourist posted a video of the scene on social media, which quickly sparked widespread discussion online. The topic trended on social media, receiving millions of likes and positive feedback from tourists and netizens.

The implementation of this 'Tidal Toilet' plan provides an innovative approach for scenic areas to cope with restroom peak demand during holidays. By flexibly adjusting toilet resources, it effectively alleviates the restroom challenges caused by gender differences.