HANGZHOU, Jan. 17 -- Authorities of Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province, ordered ten high-end clubs in West Lake park to close on Friday, with other fancy establishments in public park grounds to shut in the coming days.

Five clubs including Xihuhui in West Lake, known for luxurious decorations, expensive meals and services, were shut down on Thursday, according to a statement from Hangzhou city government.

The move targets to close all high-end clubs in West Lake and other historical cultural grounds, so scenic spots are used primarily by locals and tourists, the statement said.

Public opposition towards private clubs has been on the increase. They are often unlawfully built with public resources, sometimes in historical buildings.

The statement said, after closure, the buildings should be used to provide services for the general public rather than the privileged few.

The parks should not allow such clubs to operate within the grounds. High-end clubs outside parks should lower their prices so that ordinary people can afford the services, it said.

Strict measures should be taken against those occupying public resources, it added.

Similar actions were taken in other Chinese cities including Beijing, Changsha and Nanjing, amid the latest Communist Party of China campaign to curb extravagance, corruption and power abuse among officials.