May 2023
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Bali Set to Ban Tourists from Riding Motorbikes
BALI is set to ban foreigners from riding motorbikes following a spate of bad behaviour where several tourists broke traffic laws. According to local police statistics, more than
171 foreign nationals have violated traffic orders in just one month with some tourists even being caught using fake licence plates on their rented two-wheelers.
Under the new plans, tourists would instead be offered cars in a system managed by travel agents. The ban will be introduced under a regional law later this year but it is not yet clear how it will be enforced.
The island also recently launched a campaign to encourage tourists to dress decently while on holiday aiming to discourage tourists from dressing inappropriately while on the predominantly Hindu island.
Governor I Wayan Koster said: “You should not roam about the island using motorbikes, without wearing shirts or clothes, no helmet, and even without a licence.” The UK Foreign Office Advice for Indonesia advises: “Traffic discipline is very poor and we have seen a large increase in moped and motorbike accidents, including serious injury and fatalities in Bali.
“Foreigners involved in even minor traffic violations or accidents may be vulnerable to exploitation.
“Consider employing a private driver or hiring a car with a driver. Make sure you wear a helmet if you’re riding a motorbike or moped.”
NEPAL has made it mandatory for all tourist hikers to hire a local trekking guide as it aims to improve traveller safety and create extra jobs. The new rule came into effect from April 1. Tourists wishing to trek in
Nepal must hire a Nepal trekking guide or porter via a registered tour operator.
UPDATES | 11 China Fully Reopens
Wendy Wu Tours to Re- Start Tours to China
WENDY Wu Tours are set to restart their group tours to
China following the
reopening of the country’s borders. This is the first time the operator will be able to escort travellers to China following a three year hiatus due to the country’s strict Covid-19 measures. Wendy Wu said: “This is clearly a major milestone for tourism,
and undoubtedly
one of the most eagerly anticipated reopenings for Asia tourism.” “We are in talks with China
and are very confident that a move to resume issuing visas to UK travellers is imminent. “China is eagerly looking forward to welcoming visitors again.”
Trekking Guides Now Mandatory for Tourist Hikers in Nepal
The new rule applies to established trekking routes in the Trekkers’ Information Management System, however it doesn’t impact mountain climbing tourism which has its own strict protocols already. The Trekking Agencies’ Association says most tourists who go missing are those who trek without a guide.
CHINA has announced it will reopen its borders fully to all tourists wishing to visit for the first time since the start of the covid-19 pandemic.
This news follows Beijing’s end to its zero- covid policy after declaring victory over the virus.
China’s US Embassy declare the news via
its website on Monday (13 March), with visa applications allowed to resume for tourists on Wednesday (15 March).
Cruise ship visitors can now enter Hainan Island and Shanghai visa-free. All valid visas issued before 28 March 2020 will be applicable again now the pandemic policies have been lifted.
Chinese citizens will also see a change to
travel, with those wishing to travel via tour groups can now do so through 60 countries, rather than the previous 20.
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