10 Worst Tourist Attractions In The World

27 SEP, 2023

Adhya Moona

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World Tourism Day (WTD) is commemorated each year on September 27. Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on this day.

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Here's a list of the top 10 worst tourist attractions in the world.

worst tourist attractions in the world

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Stasher, a luggage storage company, compiled this list using five data collection points including safety, TikTok engagement and Google reviews.  

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Los Angeles's landmark, Hollywood Walk of Fame is considered the worst tourist attraction. This is because the area smells filthy, there is drug dealing and aggressive peddling here. 

1. hollywood walk of fame

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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. 

2. grand bazaar

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Taj Mahal in Agra, India is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is an immense mausoleum of white marble, built by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

3. taj mahal

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Busch Gardens is the name of two amusement parks in the US. The original park is in Tampa, Florida, and the second park is in Williamsburg, Virginia.

4. busch gardens

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Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, outdoor amusement park, artificial island, malls, hotel and more. 

5. lotte world 

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Victoria Harbour is in Hong Kong. It's famous for its panoramic night view and skyline of skyscrapers. 

6. victoria harbour

Ocean Park. Hong Kong is a theme park that offers roller coaster rides, shows, tours, family & kids attractions and activities.

7. ocean park 

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Fushimi Inari-Taisha is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

8. fushimi inari taisha shrine

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Great Wall of China is an extensive bulwark erected in ancient China, one of the largest building-construction projects ever undertaken. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

9. great wall of china 

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Everland Resort is a theme park and vacation resort located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is owned and operated by Samsung Everland.

10. everland