Hello. I was surprised that the recent popularity of the site was for a Korean drama series, or k-drama. It is an example of how the process of globalization, 'soft diplomacy', and the development of cultural industries can surprise you.
It looks like a very nice place in the photos. It's a shame about the rainy weather, but it was good that this change of weather didn't discourage you, and you could tour the place anyway.
I thought it was smart that the local government thought about how to take advantage of the fame of the pier, although I am not a fan of taxes and fees per visit. But, I understand that even heavy traffic can be a problem for the structure. So by charging you cover two problems, on the one hand, the volume of people is reduced a little, and on the other hand, you obtain additional income that can be used for maintenance.
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Absolutely, another interesting fact is there is a town called Interlaken in Switzerland and that town also became famous among Indians due to Bollywood movies. That's why I said I learned about Switzerland in 1996 after seeing a famous Hollywood movie.
Local government made a wise move I would say because heavy tourists have driven many locals away from the village and those cottages turned into chalets/holiday homes now. Also, the town called Interlaken is known for its enormous Indian tourists. People even say that the Indians start their Euro tour from Interlaken, Switzerland...
Thanks for the information about Interlaken, I found this issue interesting, and it caught my attention that tourists from India begin their journey through Europe in that town :)
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