Foreign ancient villages charge fees that are not expensive but ‘cut into pieces’
Yangdong Village
Visiting the historic Yangdong village in Korea requires a ticket that costs 4,000 won, but in my opinion, even if they charge 40,000 won it’s still worth it.
Some historic villages and towns around the world charge entrance fees, where the experiences and values that visitors receive are often much greater than the cost of admission.
Many destinations do not charge entry fees and instead rely on local services and products as their main source of income.
A beautiful place that pleases those who visit when coming to Korea, it is not bustling Busan or charming Seoul. Rather, it is a historical village that not many tourists are familiar with—Yangdong Village in the ancient capital of Kyungju, known as a golden heritage city in one of Asia’s most developed countries. The nearly 600-year-old Yangdong village still retains its enchanting, quiet and ancient beauty, completely separate from modern Korean urban areas.
In Yangdong, visitors can spend the whole day climbing mountains, watching the river, visiting ancient houses and sampling traditional dishes, feeling as if they are returning to a bygone era. With its outstanding preservation of architecture and culture, Yangdong truly embodies the essence of a “traditional village”.
Yangdong village is peaceful.
Furthermore, the living environment in the village is extremely clean and pleasant, with romantic mountains and forests, very suitable for long vacations for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. bustling.
This UNESCO World Heritage site has long charged entry fees to visitors, with tickets priced at just 4,000 won per adult and 2,000 won for students – an affordable price for a protected historical site. exists so well right in the heart of the city of a modern society. After leaving Yangdong, those who visited the village agreed that even the price of a ticket of 40,000 won was worth it.
Shirakawago village
This feeling is rekindled when tourists visit Shirakawago – the most famous and attractive historical village in Japan. Like Yangdong, this village is isolated from the urban center, surrounded by verdant valleys and vast rivers and streams.
If visitors search for images of this village with a history of more than a thousand years, they will be amazed by its unique, impressive beauty. Nowhere else in Japan has the enchanting fairy-tale charm of Shirakawago.
Shirakawago village is beautiful and captivates tourists.
Inside each house, visitors are amazed by the advanced level of design and construction that the Japanese developed centuries ago and has been excellently preserved to this day.
Looking at ancient artifacts, handcrafted wooden furniture made by their ancestors, and ever-burning fireplaces, one can truly appreciate how much the people of Shirakawago cherish their traditional heritage . These values attract tourists from all over the world who want to stay here for weeks, even months to enjoy the atmosphere. It is worth noting that Shirakawago does not charge an entrance fee for visitors. Only a few historic houses of exceptional value charge a modest fee of 300 yen per person, a very “friendly” price considering Japan’s notoriously high cost of living.
Old Town of Jaipur
The Old Town of Jaipur (India), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most notable destinations in this vast country. The old town is vast with many palaces, castles, museums and even a 300-year-old observatory.
Jaipur’s old town is sparklingly beautiful.
Visitors to this old town have hundreds of options to visit, learn about history, geography, experience local cuisine, and shop. Visitors can spend a whole month here and never get bored.
Any street corner in Jaipur can become a picturesque scene, with many structures such as the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and City Palace, becoming symbols of Asian beauty , attracting millions of visitors who always want to come back. Jaipur does not charge an entrance fee for visitors to the old town; Several famous historical sites sell tickets, and visitors can even save by purchasing combo tickets for just 400 rupees for seven of the most magnificent attractions in the Pink City. Each attraction is vast, allowing visitors to explore for a week and still not see it all.
In Europe, most of the historic villages and towns we visited did not charge entrance fees. In each village or town, visitors only need to buy tickets to enter museums, castles or other specific attractions. However, ticket prices are generally very reasonable considering the value travelers receive.
These places not only manage and preserve their heritage exceptionally well, but also protect the environment and maintain high levels of professionalism and safety in their tourism services. Even those who are not fluent in the local language or have “backpacking” experience can comfortably enjoy their trip with peace of mind.
