Have you ever thought about geotourism? Geotourism is defined as tourism that
sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place. As an alternative
to traditional mass tourism, it helps local people earn a living, so it can
improve the regional economy. Also, it helps preserve and sustain a place.
Namhansanseong that is the famous cultural asset in Korea can get positive
effects from geotourism. The possible effects of geotourism in Namhansanseong
include boosting the economy in this area and saving the environment.
One possible effect of geotourism in Namhansanseong is boosting the economy in
this area. For example, there are great restaurants that serve traditional
local foods around Namhansanseong, but many travelers don’t know it and look for
a franchise after enjoyed the landscape of towering mountain. It makes the
local economy weak. However, what happens if geotourism is introduced to this
area? Travelers will experience local foods and buy local products from local
merchants. As a result, it contributes to improve the regional economy.
Another possible effect of geotourism in Namhansanseong is saving the
environment. After Namhansanseong became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014,
a lot of people visited there and they polluted the environment. For example,
according to research in 2014, the park and buildings in Namhansanseong was
destroyed than before because there is a limit to saving the environment from
too many travelers. However, if geotourism is introduced to this area, these
problems will be solved. People who visit this area will learn and understand
Namhansanseong’s history and culture. So, they will try to help maintain the
environment. Also, the money that they spend on local markets will be used to
maintain the geographical diversity and distinctiveness of Namhansanseong.
In conclusion, Namhansanseong can benefit from geotourism in many ways.
Especially, it helps improve the regional economy and preserve the environment.
Thus, geotourism is a best choice to enhance the geographical character of
Namhansanseong.
I agree with you that geotourism for Namhansanseong would be effective in saving the environment. It was impressive that the money spent on local markets will be used to maintain the geographical diversity and distinctiveness of Namhansanseong. I haven't thought geotourism in those aspects.
답글삭제Thank you very much for your reply to my comment. I think if the local economy grows and incomes rise, people in this area will try to maintain the geographical diversity and distinctiveness of Namhansanseong because these investment will produce profits again.
답글삭제I went to the Namhansanseong with my family. After I read your blog and I recall my trip to Namhansanseong. I agree with your opinion. There are many great local foods, but people just look around the Namhansanseong and go outside to eat.
답글삭제As you know, in Korea, if the tour attraction become famous, many people visit there, throw away garbage, write some letters such as "I visit." So, I think so too that geotoursim will help maintain the Namhansanseong.
I have similar opinions about this essay topic! I wrote about Jeju island :) Have you ever been to Namhansanseong? I am really curious about the great local foods and restaurants you mentioned in the essay!! If I have chance, I would like to visit here!
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