by Miguelito » Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:32 am
This article popped up for me about over-tourism, the effects on the environment and locals, and what places are doing about it. It includes places like Mallorca, Amsterdam, Boracay, Galapagos, and Angkor Wat. Here’s what it said about Angkor Wat:
“The problem: Nearly 2.5 million people visited the massive 12th-century Hindu temple complex in 2017, up 12 percent over 2016, The Phnom Pehn Post reports. For the most part, visitors are crowding around the main Angkor Wat temple and Ta Prohm, a.k.a. “The Tomb Raider Temple.” And they’re not just hurting the ruins, they’re affecting the surrounding areas as well. “The influx of tourists has spurred the growth of nearby urban areas, resulting in a shortage of groundwater that scientists worry could trigger a sudden collapse of the ancient monuments,” Traveler contributor Tyler Moss reported last year.
What they’re doing about it: In 2016, the Cambodian government made adjustments to lessen the intense flow of tourists. Ticket prices nearly doubled, from $20 to $37 (Rs1,377-Rs2,548) per day per person. Ticket booths were moved away from the main East and West gates to prevent human traffic jams. And a cap of 100 visitors at a time was instituted at the Angkor Wat’s central tower. That said, no cap has been placed on the number of visitors in and out of the complex.
What you can do about it: In previous trips to Angkor Wat, Traveler editors have used experienced guides like About Angkor Cambodia to get to the historic site at 5 am, right when the gates open to visitors. Consider that beyond two or three main attractions, much of Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples in Siem Reap are under-touristed. Traveler’s Lester Ledesma laid out a guide to getting to the more remote, but equally stunning, temples, too.“
So, pretty much nothing, right? Increased ticket prices is about it. Is there a sustainable long term plan in place?
https://www.cntraveller.in/story/worlds ... ertourism/
This article popped up for me about over-tourism, the effects on the environment and locals, and what places are doing about it. It includes places like Mallorca, Amsterdam, Boracay, Galapagos, and Angkor Wat. Here’s what it said about Angkor Wat:
“The problem: Nearly 2.5 million people visited the massive 12th-century Hindu temple complex in 2017, up 12 percent over 2016, The Phnom Pehn Post reports. For the most part, visitors are crowding around the main Angkor Wat temple and Ta Prohm, a.k.a. “The Tomb Raider Temple.” And they’re not just hurting the ruins, they’re affecting the surrounding areas as well. “The influx of tourists has spurred the growth of nearby urban areas, resulting in a shortage of groundwater that scientists worry could trigger a sudden collapse of the ancient monuments,” Traveler contributor Tyler Moss reported last year.
What they’re doing about it: In 2016, the Cambodian government made adjustments to lessen the intense flow of tourists. Ticket prices nearly doubled, from $20 to $37 (Rs1,377-Rs2,548) per day per person. Ticket booths were moved away from the main East and West gates to prevent human traffic jams. And a cap of 100 visitors at a time was instituted at the Angkor Wat’s central tower. That said, no cap has been placed on the number of visitors in and out of the complex.
What you can do about it: In previous trips to Angkor Wat, Traveler editors have used experienced guides like About Angkor Cambodia to get to the historic site at 5 am, right when the gates open to visitors. Consider that beyond two or three main attractions, much of Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples in Siem Reap are under-touristed. Traveler’s Lester Ledesma laid out a guide to getting to the more remote, but equally stunning, temples, too.“
So, pretty much nothing, right? Increased ticket prices is about it. Is there a sustainable long term plan in place?
https://www.cntraveller.in/story/worlds-popular-spots-dealing-overtourism/