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▌自行開車

❖北二高：

❶ 中和/板橋交流道下➙板橋文化路➙右轉民權路➙左轉公館路➙接西門街即到達

❷ 土城出口匝道接台65線➙縣民大道➙左轉湳雅南路➙接館前西路➙接府中路→接西門街即到達

❖中山高：

五股交流道下➙接二省道➙右轉思源路➙上大漢橋➙右轉文化路➙右轉民權路➙左轉公館路➙接西門街即到達

▌鄰近停車場

1.府中立體停車塔

2.板橋北門停車場

3.府後立體停車場

▌公車站

❖北門街站：公車264、307、310、701、702、786、793、810、857(淡海-板橋)

❖林家花園站：公車264、701、702、793

▌捷運

捷運板南線府中站1號出口，沿府中路前行約200公尺，右轉文昌街，走到底即達本園，步行約15分鐘。

▌火車、高鐵

板橋站下車，至板橋公車站轉乘公車，或步行約20分鐘。

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After going to the Banqiao Di-Yi Temple, we went to the Lin Family Mansion and Garden. It was built by the Lin Ben Yuan family. It is one of the Four Great Gardens of Taiwan. And is also said to be Taiwan's most complete surviving example of traditional Chinese garden architecture. Back at 1847, this resident was a "rent house" for the Lin Ben Yuan family. This place is so much bigger that I thought. It looks like a massive palace.

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The moment I stepped in the Lin Family Mansion and Garden, the vibe and atmosphere gave me a very special feeling. It feels like I’m back to the 1800s. Every building inside are all so spectacular and jaw dropping. From these buildings I can tell how much people cherish these historical cultures and building, and how much effort they put in to hand down this architecture. This journey also made my ordinary day a meaningful day.

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This is a little section of my bedroom. Despite its seeming simplicity, this is my favorite spot in my room. There appears to be a group of unclean dolls seated in one corner. The majority of the colors are pink, and I adore them. For the simple reason that they were presents from someone I care about, and because it has all my favorite characters. For example, my mother gave me the little mermaid ornament on the left, and my friends gave me the keychains that are next to it. I colored the cat painting behind when I was a high school student. The majority of the pink keychains were birthday presents from friends and family. For the simple reason that it is a token of my loved ones' affection and because it is adorable. At times, the sunbeams streaming in through the adjacent window just serve to enhance its already stunning appearance. I get tranquility whenever I open the window. The same way a safe haven provides me with a place to hide from the stresses of existence. It fills my heart with love every time I look at it. Despite how untidy it appears, this is my favorite spot in the entire room.

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This is a corner of my room. As simple as it seems, this is my favorite corner in my room. It looks like a bunch of dirty dolls sitting in the corner. It is mostly in pink and I really love it. Not just because there’re all my favorite characters but also because all of it came from someone I love. Just like the little mermaid decoration at the left hand side comes from my mother, and the keychains beside it comes from my friends. The cat painting behind was colored when I was in high school. And the other pink keychain are mostly gifts from my friends during my birthday. Not only because it’s cute but also because it’s love from my friends and family. Sometimes the sun shines down through the window beside, just makes it even prettier. When I let down the window, it gives me peace. Just like a shelter that gives me space to escape from everything in my life. Whenever I look at it, I always feel surrounded by love. It doesn’t seem as neat or tidy but it is my favorite corner of my room.

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1.Controlled tourism in Bhutan

2.A solar powered resort in Fiji

3.A community run backpacker in South Africa

4.Conservation ‘Voluntouring’ in Belize

5.A sustainable tour operator come foundation in Switzerland

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Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world and can provide an essential economic boost for countries pitching themselves as holiday destinations. Tourism, however, has historically had devastating effects on the environment, people and their cultural identities.

Enter the concept of sustainable tourism, which according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation must:

Conserve environmental resources and protect biodiversity

Respect and preserve the cultures of host communities whilst benefiting them

Address the needs of the visitors and industry whilst providing socio-economic benefit to all

In order for tourism to continue and for us to live within our planetary bounds and respect all people, the only option is for the world to move away from unconscious, mass tourism and learn from the existing examples of thriving sustainable tourism models.

What are some examples of sustainable tourism?

1. Controlled tourism in Bhutan
Bhutan, located in the East of the Himalayas, is known as one of the happiest countries in the world. The country remains relatively untouched by colonialism which has ensured that the people's sustainable way of life has remained in tact. Bhutan's tourism operates on the principle of "high value, low impact". This has been achieved by enforcing strict entry requirements and a daily visitor tariff. The daily tariff includes necessary expenses for the visit such as accommodation, a licensed tour guide, meals and hiking equipment. A large portion of the tariff, however, is used to maintain and develop the country's infrastructure, as well as contribute towards Bhutan's free health care and education.
2. A solar powered resort in Fiji

Six Senses Fiji , located on the tropical Malolo Island, is a five star resort with sustainable luxury and cultural awareness at its core. The resort runs on 100% solar power, equipped with rainwater capture and its own onsite water-filtration site to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bottles. The resort aims to be as low-waste as possible, encouraging the principles of reuse whilst also practicing recycling and composting with a "worm-based septic system" and growing as much of its own herbs and vegetables as possible. All handiwork and artwork at the hotel has been produced by local villagers and the hotel supports the Rise Beyond the Reef Charity which aims to bridge "the divide between remote communities, government and the private sector in the South Pacific, sustainably creating a better world for women and children."

3. A community run backpacker in South Africa
Mdumbi , a backpackers on the Wild Coast of South Africa, aims to promote "community involvement and sustainable eco-tourism". The backpacker prides itself in being fused with the amaXhosa culture of the Eastern Cape, situated deep in the heart of a traditional village. With a number of sustainability interventions onsite such as energy efficiency, solar power and waste management, Mdumbi has a unique ownership model, with the local employees, the amaxhosa community association, and TransCape (Mdumbi's affiliated NPO) all holding shares in the business. Mdumbi's NPO, TransCape, aims " to provide access to the resources, support, and knowledge necessary for communities to initiate the process of change towards a better quality of life." In 2017, the Backpacker was also awarded a silver prize by the World Responsible Tourism Awards for best in poverty reduction.
4. Conservation 'Voluntouring' in Belize

Responsible Travel, a responsible tourism operator based in the UK, advocates for more responsible travel decisions through online content and organising sustainable and ethical holiday packages. One such package offers individuals the opportunity to volunteer at a conservation organisation in Belize. Tourists are offered the opportunity to "join a team of local conservationists and experts as part of a volunteer group working 5 days a week in the rainforests of Belize." Volunteers are strictly vetted and provided with a volunteer guide before departing, as well as caller support in order to ensure that the voluntourism is done ethically and respectfully to locals, animals and the environment. Some of their guidelines are illustrated in their infographic below.

5. A sustainable tour operator come foundation in Switzerland
The Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism (SST) is a non-profit foundation that grew out of one of the leading tour operators in Switzerland. The foundation, founded in 2001, supports projects and organisations in Switzerland and worldwide which look to improve the livelihoods of people in tourist destinations, contribute to sustainable tourism development and contribute to "intercultural understandings" between travellers and locals. By providing grants to deserving projects, the foundation hopes to further develop sustainable tourism online and on the ground.
These are but a few of many varying examples of models for sustainable tourism development. As the world moves towards sustainability in every facet and every industry, there is no doubt that the tourism industry will need an unprecedented overhaul in order to move towards low-impact and meaningful travel experiences that do not detriment people or the world on which we rely.

Interested in doing your bit for sustainable tourism? Why not look at studying a sustainable tourism degree or look into sustainable tourism master programs? Here at SUMAS we offer a master of international sustainable tourism management and other courses fit to prepare you for a career in sustainable tourism anywhere in the world.

http://sdt.unwto.org/content/faq-climate-change-and-tourism http://sdt.unwto.org/content/about-us-5 https://inhabitat.com/100-solar-powered-fiji-resort-combines-5-star-luxury-with-sustainability/ https://epicureandculture.com/bhutan-tourism-model/ https://www.sixsenses.com/resorts/fiji/sustainability https://www.mdumbi.co.za/about_us https://www.sstfoundation.org/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/sustainable-tourism.htm

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5 Examples of Sustainable Tourism around the World - S U M A S

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Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world and can provide an essential economic boost for countries pitching themselves as holiday destinations. Tourism, however, has historically had devastating effects on the environment, people and their cultural identities.

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-Communities, traditions, and ways of life enhance the tourism experience.

-Tourism-related activities must have as minimal of negative impact.

-Tourism-related activities should have as little of a negative impact as possible.

-Creating a segment of the tourism industry is considered.

-Increasing the local population's economic gains from tourism development to achieve economic sustainability.

-Education, readiness, and knowledge.

-Improving the tourist’s attitude toward the environment.

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Early in the 1990s, the idea of incorporating the sustainable development paradigm into the tourism industry emerged. As a result, sustainable tourism quickly gained popularity in academic circles. Also, it gained popularity in research, the tourism industry, business, and practice.

Sustainable tourism, as a matter of principle, separates itself from mass tourism. It only identifies with contemporary tourist forms. Thus, mass tourism is the antithesis of sustainable tourism.

A constructive strategy intended to lessen conflicts and frictions. It has been brought about by the complex connections between the tourism sector and visitors. Also, between the environment, and local communities serving as hosts of tourists.

Thus, tourism and associated infrastructures operate within natural capacities. They account for the regeneration and future productivity of natural resources. They recognize the contribution that people and other species have. The contribution to the regeneration and future productivity of natural resources.

The Principles of Sustainable Tourism

The 3 P's of sustainable development. Photo via Canva PRO

1. Communities, traditions, and ways of life enhance the tourism experience. It's possible only if they receive a fair part of the financial benefits. The preferences of the host regions' inhabitants and communities are considered. It is done while making these judgments. It reduces the adverse effects of tourism on the environment to achieve ecological sustainability. This is done by helping to preserve and improve conservation. It returns a portion of the money earned to the protected area.

2. Tourism-related activities must have as minimal of a negative impact. It accounts for the impact on the neighborhood and its citizens to achieve social sustainability. The creation of tourism forms that don't interfere with and upend the daily routines of residents. Neither in the tourist destination, preventing contentious interactions

3. Tourism-related activities should have as little of a negative impact as possible. It talks about their impact on the local population's cultures, traditions, and customs. This helps in achieving cultural sustainability. Travel tours should be an enriching experience.

4. Creating a segment of the tourism industry is considered. It can assess the uniqueness and authenticity of regional cultures. They should be conserved and prevented from being influenced by "external" cultural influences.

5. Increasing the local population's economic gains from tourism development to achieve economic sustainability. The preservation and economic growth of regional communities and protected areas are fundamental tenets of sustainable tourism.

6. Education, readiness, and knowledge.

7. Improving the tourist's attitude toward the environment. Minimizing the damage through better awareness and consideration of the impact he creates.

8. In addition to the interpretation component, this also includes an ecological education component, which is vital from the standpoint of the product and of the local administrations (for tourists, locals, local government, rural and urban population, etc.).

9. A crucial component of sustainable tourism is local control. All decisions relating to developing a sustainable tourism industry involve and consult the local people. They involve those who actively participate in decision-making.

10. The important element is local proprietorship over tourism infrastructure elements like motel complexes. Local government and the community are active participants and in command. It applies especially when it comes to their financial resources.

11. What guarantees and enforces the principles of sustainable development in the tourism industry? A proper mentality, a firm stance and laws and regulations.

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Conclusion
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The main principles of tourism have been mentioned above. Sustainable development has at least been beneficial in planning tourism activities. Despite being a very theoretical concept and somewhat debated due to its difficulties, it's really being put into reality.

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What Are the Main Principles of Sustainable Tourism? - Ecobnb

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Sustainable practices in and by the tourism industry. It is an aspiration to acknowledge all impacts of tourism, both positive and negative.

Defined by the UN Environment Program and UN World Tourism Organization as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.”

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There are many terms that float around that may sound similar but actually refer to something distinct.

Definition of Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism refers to sustainable practices in and by the tourism industry. It is an aspiration to acknowledge all impacts of tourism, both positive and negative. It aims to minimize the negative impacts and maximize the positive ones.

Negative impacts to a destination include economic leakage, damage to the natural environment and overcrowding to name a few.

Positive impacts to a destination include job creation, cultural heritage preservation and interpretation, wildlife preservation landscape restoration, and more.

Sustainable tourism is defined by the UN Environment Program and UN World Tourism Organization as "tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities."

Additionally, they say that sustainable tourism "refers to the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, and a suitable balance must be established between these three dimensions to guarantee its long-term sustainability" ( UNEP & UNWTO, 2005: 11-12. Making Tourism More Sustainable - A Guide for Policy Makers).

Definition of Ecotourism

Ecotourism is a niche segment of tourism in natural areas. The term emerged in the late 1980s.

Fennell described it as such: "Ecotourism is a sustainable form of natural resource-based tourism that focuses primarily on experiencing and learning about nature, and which is ethically managed to be low-impact, non-consumptive, and locally-oriented. It typically occurs in natural areas, and should contribute to the conservation or preservation of such areas" (Fennell, 1999: 43. Ecotourism: An Introduction).

The Mohonk Agreement (2000), a proposal for international certification of Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism, saw ecotourism as "sustainable tourism with a natural area focus, which benefits the environment and communities visited, and fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation, and awareness."

The ecotourism definition by the Global Ecotourism Network (GEN): "Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and creates knowledge and understanding through interpretation and education of all involved (visitors, staff and the visited)."

Definitions of Responsible Travel

Responsible Travel refers to the behavior of individual travelers aspiring to make choices according to sustainable tourism practices. The behaviors usually align with minimizing the negative impacts and maximizing positive ones when one visits a tourism destination.

Travelers that want to learn more about how to be a responsible traveler can visit the section on the GSTC website For Travelers.

Summary of the difference between Sustainable Tourism, Ecotourism, and Responsible Travel

Ecotourism is a niche segment of tourism in natural areas.

Sustainable Tourism does not refer to a specific type of tourism, rather it is an aspiration for the impacts of all forms of tourism to be sustainable for generations to come.

Responsible Travel is a term referring to the behavior and style of individual travelers. The behaviors align with making a positive impact to the destination rather than negative ones.

Sustainable Tourism and the GSTC Criteria

The GSTC Criteria serve as the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism. The Criteria are used for education and awareness-raising. They're used for policy-making, measurement and evaluation reasons and as a basis for certification.

They are the result of a worldwide effort to develop a common language about sustainability in tourism. They are categorized in four pillars: (A) Sustainable management; (B) Socioeconomic impacts; (C) Cultural impacts; (D) Environmental impacts.

These standards were built on decades of prior work from industry experts around the globe. During the process of development, they were widely consulted in both developed and developing countries. They reflect our goal in attaining a global consensus on sustainable tourism.

The process of developing the Criteria was designed to adhere to the standards-setting code of the ISEAL Alliance. The ISEAL Alliance is the international body providing guidance for the management of sustainability standards in all sectors. That code is informed by relevant ISO standards.

Finally, the GSTC Criteria are the starting goals that businesses, governments, and destinations should achieve. Tourism destinations each have their own culture, environment, customs, and laws. Therefore, the Criteria are designed to be adapted to local conditions and supplemented by additional criteria for the specific location and activity.

There are two sets of Criteria

Learn more about Sustainable Tourism

Reading one article is not enough. The GSTC website offers those interested in learning more about sustainable tourism the needed resources. Make sure you visit the relevant pages for you:

1. GSTC Industry Criteria = relates to the sustainable management of private sector travel industry, focusing currently on Hotels and Tour Operators.

2. GSTC Destination Criteria = relates to sustainable management of Tourism Destinations.

You can also join one of the regular GSTC courses:

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