Bali Is Still Worth Visiting For Foreign Tourists In 2020
JAKARTA - Bali is the weapon of the most proud tourist destination in Indonesia. The island, which is known for its various beautiful beaches, is often visited by both local and foreign tourists.
Look at the data from the Bali Central Statistics Agency (BPS). There has been an increase of 118,556 tourist visits to Bali since last October. Even though the tourism media from the United States, Fodor's Travel, has included Bali's name on the list of destinations that are considered not to be visited in 2020 or No List.
Reporting from The Sun, the list was issued by the vacation and tourism site from the United States (US) Fodor. The reason is because Bali is experiencing overtourism which causes the Island of the Gods to produce 3,800 tons of waste every day and it is not processed properly. In addition, Fodor also said that Bali imposes a tourism tax of USD 10 per person or the equivalent of IDR 140,884.89.
“In 2017 a 'garbage emergency' warning was issued based on the amount of plastic waste found on the beach and sea; Bali's environmental agency noted that Bali produces 3,800 tonnes of waste every day, with only 60 percent ending up in landfills. A clear information for anyone who wants to visit the island, ”as quoted by VOI, Thursday, November 21.
Terrorism and Cultural Issues
Indonesia is also often colored by terrorism issues which often make tourists or foreigners feel scared. The Island of the Gods does have a bad record in acts of terror and still leaves deep trauma since the Bali bombings I and II.
The latest news is that the police arrested two suspected terrorists who were father and son in Jembrana, Bali last October. Although the terrorist arrest operation did not disrupt the tourism sector. However, Australia had issued travel advice for its citizens on vacation to Indonesia regarding this incident.
Apart from security concerns, the tourist guide site Fodor's Travel also states Bali is now trying to make rules for foreign tourists to behave and dress modestly when visiting holy sites, such as temples. This rule is considered quite burdensome by Fodor, so that it is one of the reasons why Bali is included in the 'no list' of tourist visit destinations.
Examining more deeply about the ban was enforced, after a photo of a Danish tourist sitting at Linggih Padmasana Temple went viral on social media. The temple is known to have a throne-like shape on top of a pillar and is a place for a deity known as the highest god in Hinduism. While sitting in the area is certain to have violated customary rules because they did not respect the god.
Even if the rule is still enforced, it is still appropriate and reasonable. Moreover, locations such as temples are sacred places for Hindus in Bali. These rules are not something that must be avoided and are easy to comply with because you don't have to spend money.