http://gamehub24.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/guide_alps_wanderer_3.jpgThe Alps are a mountain system located in south-central Europe, to the immediate north of the Mediterranean Sea. They extend for almost 700 miles in a crescent shape from Austria and Slovenia in the east; through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany; to France in the west. The highest mountain in the Alps is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.
There are a variety of things that visitors can take part in, such as kayaing, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, snow-trekking, rock-climbing, cross-country skiing, horse-riding and more. There are also ski resorts located in the alps, where people can ski, snowboard and do many snow-related acitivties.
Sources: http://www.undiscoveredalps.com/new_display_page.php?page_slug=Activities
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/alps.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alps
(Christie)
What is this place: MountainWhere is this place: Alps, Switzerland
Reason for tourism: Natural attraction
Sources of information: http://www.alpinehikers.com/
Alexa
This is a natural attraction. Tourist can enjoy the amazing view of the mountains
ReplyDeleteVi Chien there^^
ReplyDeleteThere is also a climate difference between the alphs and singapore which adds on to it being a natural attraction
ReplyDeletewendy
In addition to being a natural attraction, the alps can also be an event attraction as many different outdoor activities can held in the alps, such as skiing, hiking and mountain biking.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Vi Chien and Wendy that the place in discussion (The Alps) is classified under a natural attraction. For the people who are adventurous enough to travel to greater heights (or even the peak), they will be rewarded with a great sense of acheivement after a test of their stamina and endurance (both physical and mental), as well as a great scenic view of fold mountains.
ReplyDelete-Zhi Lin
I agree with christie :)
ReplyDeleteit is also a place for field trips for geography students and such. So it is and educational attraction-like what type of mountain.what kind of rocks. things like that :)
Sanaa
I agree with most of your comments except the labelling of this attraction as "event" attraction. Perhaps you want to name this "adventure" tourism instead because an event is more structured. Events include Singapore Gardening week, International Choir festivals, F1 races, YOG, Olympics...etc. Tourists visit a country to attend the organized event (usually large-scale).
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