SEC-S17W6: "Tourism in my country"
| My username is @jimiaera02 and I'm from Bangladesh. |
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Hello friends,
How every one of you is doing? By God's grace, I hope everyone is well. I'm fine too. 6th week of Steemit Engagement Challenge season 17 is going on in Steem for Bangladesh community. This week's engagement topic is "Tourism in my country". Today I will share the tourism area of my country with you through this engagement challenge. I want to invite you to participate in this beautiful engagement @chant @radjasalman @ripon0630
Share two popular tourist spots in your country and the reason why they are so popular? |
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Our country is Bangladesh. Like every country, we have some tourist areas in Bangladesh. Spots that attract visitors from home and abroad due to their beauty and popularity. Here I am sharing with you about two tourist areas of Bangladesh. Those tourist areas are Srimangal and Sylhet.
The "Tea Capital" of Bangladesh, Srimangal is well-known for its tranquil surroundings, verdant tea gardens, and the Lawachara National Park. In addition to hiking and discovering the area's abundant biodiversity, visitors enjoy taking tours of tea gardens.
Sylhet Known for its gorgeous scenery, this area features rolling hills, tea plantations, and a plethora of waterfalls, including the well-known Ratargul Swamp Forest, Jaflong, and Lalakhal. Sylhet's natural beauty and adventure tourism prospects draw tourists. Due to their distinctive natural settings, historical significance, rich cultural legacy, and leisure and adventure options, these tourist destinations are well-liked. They provide guests with an insight into the variety of attractions Bangladesh has to offer.
Do foreign tourists visit these spots? What special facilities are there for them? |
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Yes, foreign tourists do visit Srimangal and Sylhet in Bangladesh, particularly because of their natural beauty, cultural heritage, and unique attractions. Srimangal, often referred to as the "Tea Capital of Bangladesh," is famous for its lush tea gardens, forests, and diverse wildlife. Comparatively speaking, Sylhet is well known for its beautiful scenery, which includes the hills, rivers, and waterfalls of the Sylhet Division, as well as its spiritual and religious significance, which includes places like the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal.
To cater to foreign tourists, there are several facilities available in these areas:
Accommodation:
Both Srimangal and Sylhet offer a range of accommodation options, including hotels, resorts, guesthouses, and eco-lodges, to suit different preferences and budgets. Numerous of these establishments serve foreign guests and provide services like hot water, Wi-Fi, and international food.
Tourist Information Centers:
These centers provide information about local attractions, transportation options, and other travel-related queries. They may also offer maps, brochures, and guides in multiple languages to assist foreign visitors.
Guided Tours:
Local tour operators organize guided tours to explore the attractions in Srimangal and Sylhet. These tours may include visits to tea estates, national parks, waterfalls, tribal villages, archaeological sites, and religious landmarks. Guides often speak multiple languages to accommodate diverse groups of tourists.
Transportation:
Foreign tourists can access Srimangal and Sylhet by air, road, and rail. The cities have airports served by domestic and international flights, as well as bus terminals and train stations connecting them to other parts of Bangladesh. For local mobility, there are also rental cars, taxis, and rickshaws available.
Cultural Experiences:
Visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture by participating in cultural activities, such as traditional dance performances, music concerts, and culinary experiences.
Safety and Security:
Efforts are made to ensure the safety and security of foreign tourists in Srimangal and Sylhet. Tourist police patrols are often present in popular areas, and emergency services are accessible in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Overall, Srimangal and Sylhet offer a memorable experience for foreign tourists, combining natural beauty, cultural richness, and warm hospitality.
What kind of improvement do you think is needed to increase the visibility of foreign tourists there? |
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To increase the visibility of foreign tourists in Shrimangal and Sylhet, a multifaceted approach focusing on infrastructure, marketing, and cultural exchange is necessary.
Transportation:
Improve road connectivity and public transportation options between Dhaka, Shrimangal, and Sylhet. Enhance train services with more frequent and comfortable options. Upgrade Sylhet Osmani International Airport and consider direct international flights from major hubs.
Accommodation:
Develop a range of lodging options, from budget hostels to luxury resorts, catering to different types of travelers. Ensure existing accommodations meet international standards in terms of cleanliness, safety, and amenities.
Tourist Facilities:
Create well-maintained tourist information centers with multilingual staff. Develop clean and accessible public restrooms at major tourist spots. Improve signage in multiple languages, particularly English, at tourist attractions.
Global Marketing Campaign:
Launch an international marketing campaign showcasing the unique attractions of Shrimangal and Sylhet, such as tea gardens, rainforests, and cultural heritage sites. Use social media influencers and travel bloggers to highlight the regions. Participate in international travel fairs and tourism expos to promote these destinations.
Environmental Protection:
Implement and enforce conservation measures to protect natural attractions like Lawachara National Park and Jaflong. Promote eco-tourism practices among local businesses and tourists.
Shrimangal and Sylhet can enhance their appeal to international tourists, providing memorable experiences while ensuring sustainable development and community involvement.
Do you know any spot that is not yet known to everyone but has the potential to become a popular tourist destination in the future? |
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The Sajek Valley in Bangladesh is one area that is gaining attention because of its picturesque surroundings and potential as a tourism destination. Sajek Valley has lush hills, quaint villages, stunning landscapes, and an indigenous culture. It is located in the Chittagong Hill Tracts' Rangamati Hill District. Due to its relative lack of exploration by mainstream tourism, it is an excellent place for travelers seeking unique experiences. But to accommodate visitor needs and maintain the area's natural beauty and cultural heritage, infrastructure and sustainable tourism initiatives would need to be established.
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wow, Sylhet, this is a very beautiful place surrounded by lush green valleys. The heart becomes mesmerized by such a place. The peace that one gets by going into the lap of nature at such a place cannot be found anywhere else. When we spend a few moments from our busy lives in such valleys, a new energy fills us. You have mentioned the tea gardens of Bangladesh, they are also very beautiful.
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Bangladesh is a very beautiful city and country. I did not know that there are so many beautiful and wonderful tourist places there. I have seen the art museum of Bangladesh and also seen Old Dhaka.
Hola amigo un lugar ideal Sylhet donde pueden disfrutaf de la belleza de las colinas de té una gran extension de belleza natural y donde los extrajeros disfrutaran de la naturaleza y de su legado historico.
Sylhet ofece lugares comodos donde los turistas pueden estar cómodamente en hoteles y complejos turisticos, cuentan con transporte instalaciones turisticas.
Saludos 👍🇻🇪
Thank you sir,for your valuable comment.
Greetings @jimiaera02
Finally i now know you're from Bangladesh 😀, that's a very beautiful country with an amazing tourist spot. In your post, you've highlighted two popular tourist spot in Bangladesh which are Srimangal and Sylhet. With the serene and eye-catching environment with hills makes it attractive for the foreign tourists to keep visiting your dear country.
If those things will be put in place such as good road for transportation, accommodation and Tourist Facilities, indeed Bangladesh will be like a mini paradise because foreigners don't like traveling in bad roads. Goodluck wishes 💌
In fact, our motherland is a wonderful green land of natural beauty. There are many beautiful places for tour, you have presented very nicely about several tourist places of Sylhet, and Srimangal, these two places are really beautiful, every year foreign people come to visit here, it's just that there are several restrictions on travel,
Best wishes for in your contest post.