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wander wrote:the Asian Tourist invasion
Fri 30 Nov, 2018 12:30 pm
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Fri 30 Nov, 2018 12:59 pm
Warin wrote:wander wrote:the Asian Tourist invasion
Most of those are on buses. They don't walk far. And they don't stay long, one photo each and that is about it.
Sat 01 Dec, 2018 5:38 am
wander wrote:Wait till the Asian Tourist invasion really takes off, then you will see massive queuing and crowding at the oddest things for a selfie then off to the next spot.
Looking at tourist numbers and forecasts and what is being spent in Japan to cater for cashed up Asian (not just Chinese) tourists Tassie is grossly under-prepared and is in for a big shock in the next ten years.
Sun 02 Dec, 2018 2:44 pm
wander wrote:you will see massive queuing and crowding at the oddest things... Tassie is grossly under-prepared and is in for a big shock in the next ten years.
Sun 02 Dec, 2018 5:25 pm
Sun 02 Dec, 2018 5:33 pm
Lindsay wrote:I would avoid the place and move on. I remember the disconnect when coming back from Mt Solitary. After being virtually alone for two days, as I approached the scenic railway the peace was suddenly shattered by the squawking of dozens of Chinese tourists. The abrupt transition from peaceful contemplation of the surroundings to noisy, mindless crowds was bizarre.
Mon 03 Dec, 2018 5:50 am
wildwanderer wrote::D you should try being dropped off at peak hour near Central station after 4 days in the wilderness.. jarring is an under statement.
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