Explore the mesmerizing landscapes showcased in movies.

When a movie sparks heated debates, many find themselves contemplating journeys to the depicted lands after shedding tears and sharing laughter with the characters.

The tourism industry of many countries capitalizes on the success of cinema, particularly the recent ripple effects of multi-episode TV series.

In reality, movie enthusiasts, dreamers, adventurers, or simply those captivated by the beauty of cinematic landscapes all yearn to bridge fiction with reality.

Hence, the tourism sector seamlessly integrates with the seventh art by thoroughly exploiting the depicted sceneries, locales, castles, and more.

According to a previous study, cinema influences the destination choices of nearly 40 million people. In recent years, the phrase 'cinema-tourism' has become familiar, as a successful movie release can significantly boost the economy of the chosen filming location.

In many countries, travelers easily access countless film-inspired journeys. They are taken to locations used as backdrops in movies, exploring intriguing behind-the-scenes here.

* With the resounding success of the literary work and multi-part film series about the nearsighted wizard boy Harry Potter, the tourism industry in England has gained another popular tourism type.

Since its opening in 2012 in London, the Warner Bros Studio Tour exploring the Harry Potter film sets with numerous character-themed attractions has been immensely popular. Other landmarks like Durham Cathedral, the setting for the magical school Hogwarts, have also been widely promoted to tourists by the English tourism board…

* Namib, the red desert, has significantly contributed to tourism in Namibia in Southeast Africa, especially upon its appearance on the big screen. For a long time, the captivating yet somewhat eerie beauty of the Namib's barren sand dunes has attracted many filmmakers to this place.

In 2012, Namib was chosen as the backdrop for the film Mad Max: Fury Road. And from the images of Namib in the film, the local residents have become busier as the influx of tourists to the red desert continues to grow…

* Onk Jemel in Tunisia gained fame when it appeared in a few scenes of the famous Star Wars film series. And the villages of Ksar Hadada and Matmata in the Tataouine desert region quickly became popular destinations for travelers seeking to visit the fictional planet Tatooine from the movie.

In desert tours in this region, Onk Jemel is considered the first must-visit spot!

* Many beach paradises in Thailand have been the backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters like James Bond movies. But the movie that truly boosted tourism to the Phi Phi Islands of Thailand is The Beach.

After The Beach, adapted from the best-selling novel by Alex Garland, was screened in many countries, the Phi Phi Islands began to be flooded with the presence of young Western tourists.

They mentioned that the turquoise waters and breathtaking scenes depicted in the movie enchanted and compelled them to visit this place.

* The ancient city of Petra is a must-visit destination when traveling to Jordan, it's also the filming location for the Indiana Jones film series, particularly the last crusade directed by Steven Spielberg. And where the main character finds the Holy Grail is the most beautiful structure in Petra, a tomb ordered to be carved into the rock by King Alherath III.

When visiting Petra, hardly any tourists skip the souvenir stalls selling memorabilia of the fictional character Indiana Jones right next to the ancient city ruins!

* Almeria in Andalusia, Spain has served as the backdrop for numerous films, especially Westerns, boasting diverse landscapes from rugged mountains, mystical peaks to distant seas, and the Tabernas desert.

Films like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly or cinematic classics like Lawrence of Arabia, Cleopatra, or Exodus have utilized Almeria as their setting.

Currently, touring places featured in movies is one of the most popular activities for local travel companies.

* For fans of the trilogy The Lord of the Rings, setting foot in the legendary village of Hobbiton in New Zealand is a dream come true.

Matamata Farm, located approximately 150km from Auckland, is transformed into a village with 40 charming little houses of the hobbits in the imaginative world of author J.R.R. Tolkien and director Peter Jackson, known as Hobbiton village.

Nowadays, Hobbiton has become a renowned landmark on the New Zealand tourist map, and Hobbiton tours are frequently overwhelmed with tourists. According to New Zealand's tourism agency, The Lord of the Rings has contributed to nearly 40% growth in the tourism sector.

* Trim Castle in Ireland is the largest Norman castle in England. While many argue that the epic film Braveheart, set against the backdrop of Trim Castle, evoked Scotland's first war of independence, the film actually provided an opportunity for significant advancement in the local tourism industry.

After its release in 1995, it quickly became an international tourist destination, and by 2002 Trim Castle was awarded the Cultural Heritage Prize by the European Union.

* Ouarzazate is considered the cinematic capital of Morocco and dubbed the “Gateway to the Desert.” The striking landscape of endless sand dunes in the southern Sahara Desert, diverse ethnicities, makes it a popular tourist destination in Morocco.

And since Ouarzazate has been featured in numerous Hollywood films such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Astérix and Obélix..., international tourists have flocked to the desert town of Ouarzazate in increasing numbers.

As the location for many world-famous films, the film museum in Ouarzazate is also a tourist hotspot.

As per Tuoitre.vn

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour