What: Mt EverestWhere: Himalaya range, Asia
Reasons for tourism: Nature tourism
Sources:http://www.explorersweb.com/sitemedia/TSthumbs/everest/20060310xwir.jpg
Alexa
http://www.achievement.org/achievers/hil0/large/hil0-051.jpg
Mount Everst is the highest mountain on Earth, and the highest point on the Earth's continental crust, as measured by the height above sea level of its summit, 8848 metres. The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in Asia, is located on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China.
Mount Everest attracts climbers of all levels, from well experienced mountaineers to novice climbers who want to take on the challenge on scaling Mount Everest.
Information on Mount Everest expeditions: http://www.mounteverest.net/
Facts on Mount Everest: http://www.mnteverest.net/history.html
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest
(Christie)
I feel that Mount Everest is a natural attraction as it offers scenic views of snow-capped mountains. It also offers new climatic experiences due to the thin air and extremely cold temperatures in Mount Everest, which people may not be used to.
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Can it be cultural too?? As we get to experience the culture of the tribe living at the top of the mountains?
ReplyDeleteTHat was Wendy again hee
ReplyDeleteI think that this is a natural attraction. Tourists go there to view the breathtaking view from Mount Everest. Vi Chien.
ReplyDeleteI think this is more of an event attraction, because most people go to Mount Everest with the intention to climb it. It isn't exactly a very friendly environment for the usual tourism (i.e. avalanche, blizzard, chasms) Just a thought :)
ReplyDeleteAlexa
I think this is both a natural attraction and a cultural-historical attraction as Mount Everest offers scenic views of mountains and there is a climatic difference, and tourists can visit the people living in the mountains to find out about their way of life.
ReplyDeleteKa Yi
Perhaps the people with the intention to climb go NEARER to the Mt. and maybe those who go for the view just stay at the foot of the Mt. where villages and such are. Just a random thought. Correct me if i am wrong :)
ReplyDeleteSanaa
I agree that Sanna has a point, I did read that there are lodges at the base of the mountain catering to casual tourists, who go there for the view and the experience. Sorry I was stuck with the image of a tourist going up Mt Everest to take a few random scenic shots. Yeah, they probably could take the photos from the base :D
ReplyDeleteAlexa
Therefore, tourists have different motives visiing the tourist attractions. This can be an adventure tourism too. Vi Chien
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you, Vi Chien. So it can be nature and adventure tourism. I also agree that it can be cultural but we probably need more evidence to convince the rest...so could you find relevant pictures to post here? Include captions.
ReplyDeleteI like Sanaa's point on the different types of tourists. What does this show about a place and the objectives of different groups of tourists? How does this influence the services provided by tour operators?
Alexa, event tourism includes the Olympics, F1 races, YOG, World Choir Games, Singapore Gardening Festival, Great Singapore Sale... So, i don't think what was written for this blog entry shows event tourism. Unless you can find a festival organized at Mt Everest to attract tourists.
- Ms Tham