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Takada Park was built where the Takada castle was there of the Edo Period. From the observatory at the rebuilt 3rd stories of the castle, panoramic view of Takada plain. It is also known as a place for cherry blossoms, and in spring "Takada Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing for one million People is held.
In summer lotus flower bloom, and its scale and beauty is said to be the best in East Orient.

What type of tourist would visit this destination?

botanic enthusiast or people whom likes to enjoy the scenery of the cherry blossoms while having a picnic.

Why do tourist want to visit this destination.

It is not only is it a way for people to learn from the Japanese cultural but also enjoy the blossom of trees which are unique to japan.

written by Yuan Jun

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-  It is known for their cosmetic surgery  and also known for its highly skilled doctors.
- In 2015, South Korea was ranked first in terms of healthcare access .
- For example, a hip or knee replacement will cost around 15,000 USD and it is considered cheaper than Singapore medical price .
What type of tourist would visit this destination?
People who wants to stay there for a long term.

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The Disneyland Resort offers 2 world-class theme parks—Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park; each with its own unique attractions, shows and restaurants.

What type of tourist would visit this destination?
People who usually visit this destination are usually to spend time together with friends and family, it is open to everyone.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
All the attractions look brand new over there. Disneyland Resort is an inviting place and you will feel welcomed. Lastly, the place is very clean and that is why it attracts tourists to visit this destination.
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The Matterhorn straddles two countries, Switzerland and Italy, and has three common names. The German name Matterhorn derives from the words for "meadow" and "peak." The Italian name (Cervine) and French (Cervine) likely originated with the Latin word for forest, Silva, though some believe it comes from the Italian and French words for “deer.”

what type of tourist will visit this destination?

people who are experienced Hikers

why do they want to visit this destination?
The resulting pyramid-shaped peak has four distinct sides that align with the cardinal directions: north, south, east and west. The north side faces Zermatt Valley and the east overlooks Gornergrat Ridge, both in Switzerland, while the south face points toward the Italian town of Brueil-Cervinia and the western side overlooks the Swiss-Italian border.

written by Jolene

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What are the key features of this destination?
It is a well-known place where The Lord of the Rings film series were filmed.

What type of tourists will visit this destination?
People who like The Lord of the Rings fil series.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
They can understand how certain scenes of the film were filmed and understand how these places inspired parts of the film.

written by Chen An

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Singapore is a Place with good facilities.
What Makes Singapore a good place for a MICE location?
Due to our geographical location in the map it is easier for travelling businesses to find a good place. Singapore is also convenient to host large-scale meetings and convention such as the Trump-Kim summit that was held in Singapore. Singapore major aviation hub proved to be its most successful contributing factors. Singapore has reliable tele-communication and variety of shopping and entertainment proved it to be the best MICE location. One example would be the Marina Bay Sands due to its location near venues held for large-scale events and retail shops it is voted for Asia's Best MICE Hotel in 2018.

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What are the key features of this destination?
Seoul has 20 national parks and popular nature areas such as Boseong Tea Fields and Suncheon Bay Ecological Park. There also rivers and mountains such as Han River as well as Halla-san mountain.

What type of tourist will visit this destination?
The type of tourist that will visit the destination is korean drama fans.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
They want to visit this destination because as they watch korean dramas, they feel attracted to the places and the korean culture in the drama. Hence, they would want to visit the place to see and it for themselves and enjoy their experience there.

Written by Liyana

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Pilgrimage Tourism - Vatican City, Italy

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Pilgrimage Tourism - Vatican City, Italy

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What are the key features of this destination?
Christian pilgrims will take a journey along the way of St. James to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.  Plgrimage are made to other places like apostles, saints and Christan Martyrs.

What type of tourist will visit this destination?
Pilgrims of Christian belief.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
They want to both admire the city's art and history, and also step out of themselves in order to encounter God. Christian will go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which are the places associated with the Lord's passion, death and resurrection. Pilgrimage was first made to sites connected to birth, life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus

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Ryan Haquim BIH

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What are the key features of this destination?
It is one of the most famous cities in the world and is the capital of UK.  The city attracts over 15 million international tourists each year to sites such as the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.

What type of tourists will visit this destination?
Tourists who enjoy different cultures.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
Because London is rich in culture and has many historical buildings. This makes visitors to experience the unique culture in London and understand its history better.

Written by Chen Ming

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Genocide- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum,Cambodia

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Genocide- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum,Cambodia

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What are the key features of this destination?
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Khmer is a museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide located in Phnom Penh, the site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21  by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979.

What type of tourist would visit this destination?
Survivors and relatives of victims of prisoners and those people around the world.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
They want to know more about Cambodia's past and how much people had suffered here.

Written by Kelly

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What are the key features of this destination?
Get to see the remnants of the world trade center which was destroyed by Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Taliban.

What type of tourist will visit this destination?
People who wants to see what the world trade center is now
People who love dark history
Why do they want to visit this destination?
They can see the remnants of what used to be the world trade center and can see how tragic it has been for the US and how many people died during that incident

Written by Hakim

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Military campaign - Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.

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Military campaign - Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.

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What are the key features of this destination?
Tunnels which were dug and used in the 1960s and 1970s by the Vietcong to hide from American forces who supported South Vietnam.
What type of tourists will visit this destination?
Those who are interested in the history of Vietnam.
Why do they want to visit that destination?
To learn the history of Vietnam and get a glimpse of the beautiful military tunnels.

Written by Abhay

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What are the key features of this destination?
Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, is located at Jiangdongmen Street which was a site where thousands of bodies were buried by Japanese soldiers. Combining usage of historical relics displaying, sculpture, architecture, photography, document, the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall represents vividly the atrocity of Japanese Forces of Aggression and the havoc on the innocent Chinese people to its visitors.

What type of tourist will visit this destination?
Chinese people who are interested to know more about the history.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
It consists of various outdoor sculptures and memorials, a mausoleum shaped like an oversized coffin in which bones of victims found during the construction of the memorial are displayed, and a modern museum containing hundreds of photos, artefacts, documents, models and multi-media installations. It is named the No.1 dark tourism site in the whole of China.

Written by Pei En

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What are the key features of this  destination?
It has the  best views of Menara KL'S viewing deck,to dancing,drinking and partying the night way long along Jalan P Ramlee.There are unigue sights,sounds and tastes.

What type of tourist will visit this destination?
Those who like attractions such as coastal resorts,entertainment and shopping at retail shops.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
KLCC is among the world's tallest telecommunication which makes it  a favourite for special occassions.Since the tower is perched on a hill,those who make it to the top are rewarded with stunning views.

Written by Fatheha

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What are the key features of this destination?
Bora Bora is known for its soaring mountain peaks, turquoise lagoon and luxuriant overwater bungalows.

What are the type of tourist that visit this destination?
Those who are well off tourist and even most known youtubers have been to Bora Bora.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
A honeymooner’s paradise, the island of Bora Bora is the ultimate setting for romance due largely to the iconic beauty of Mount Otemanu, which rises from the sea like an emerald jewel, encircled by gorgeous coral reefs and several white sand islets called motus. There are several motus surrounding Bora Bora including Motu Tapu, Motu Ahuna, Tevairoa, Motu Tane, Motu Mute, Motu Tufari, Motu Pitiaau, Sofitel Motu, Motu Toopua, and Toopuaiti. Most Bora Bora tourists arrive by air where they will catch their first view of Mount Otemanu and the many motus surrounding it, which are simply breathtaking. The legendary overwater bungalows of Bora Bora extend from each motu, offering unlimited views of Mount Otemanu from virtually everywhere on the island.The distinct geography on the island of Bora Bora invites visitors to participate in one-of-a-kind experiences, such as scuba diving, reef discovery, safaris, hiking, fishing, and even parasailing and seaplane charters. These experiences, especially those that offer a birds-eye view, allow visitors the awe-inspiring opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful lagoons in the Society Islands, see hundreds of different species of marine life, and soak in the sights that simply cannot be experienced from the lounge chair at your resort.
Written by: Sheryl

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In groups of four of five, research on the different types of tourist destinations and the type of tourist that visit them and why would do that demand for it. Remember to follow the format below! Look at the samples provided for you for Mecca and Auschwitz.

Scenic Beauty
1. Mountain region
2. Coastal resorts
3. National Parks

Good Facilities
1. MICE facilities
2. Medical Facilities
3. Theme  Parks

Rich Culture
1. Heritage Tourism
2. Film-induced Tourism
3. Pilgrimage Tourism

Conflicts
1. Military Campaign
2. Terrorist Attack
3. Human Atrocity
4. Genocide
5. Prison or Concentration Camp

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Places of Scenic Beauty - Mountain + Site:nationalgeographic.com
conflict
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What are the key features of this destination?
The concentration camp in which Nazis developed for Jews and Prisoners of War for WWII. The concentration camp played a role in the Holocaust which is the genocide of many Jews.

What type of tourist will visit this destination?
Survivors and relatives of victims of World War II atrocities.
History Buffs.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
Being emotionally invested in the event, relatives and descendants of survivors may want to understand the living conditions of concentration camps so that they are better able to understand their own personal family histories. For those who have been personally affected by the events, visiting the site might also enable them to move on from the devastating effects of war. History buffs would want to visit the site as they would like to know more about the tragedy and its effects through interacting with the venue and the artefacts housed there.

Written by Ms Thia.

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Pilgrimage Tourism - Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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Pilgrimage Tourism - Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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What are the key features of this destination?

It is the holiest city in Islam. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also the place where the prophet received the first revelations from Allah (Arabic word for God).

What type of tourist will visit this destination?
Pilgrims of the Muslim faith.

Why do they want to visit this destination?
They will want to visit this destination as part of their Hajj. The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and these are the five key acts which every Muslim would strive to do in their lifetime.

Written by Ms Thia

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park- between North Carolina and Tennessee

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park- between North Carolina and Tennessee

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What are the key features of this destination?
The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains.
What type of tourist will visit this destination?
Tourist that wants to view scenic beauty or is interested in wild lives
Why do they want to visit this destination?
Because its pretty there

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