
Tourists flock to take selfies, use drones, and compete to capture wedding photos around this picturesque village. Some even venture into locals' homes to use their bathrooms. A local café owner told Times: 'My mother woke up in the morning to find some Chinese tourists in her bedroom.'
Nevertheless, not everyone agrees with restricting tourists. Some locals still view Hallstatt as a 'gold mine', as they earn substantial income from tourism. 'Each hotel here charges between 300 to 400 Euros (approximately 7.7 – 10.3 million VND). Using public toilets costs 1 Euro per visit (over 25,000 VND). 'Just imagine the numbers when 4,000 people use the toilet daily,' a resident shared.
In November 2019, Hallstatt faced a devastating fire. Several houses were severely damaged, and the police are still investigating the cause.
According to Anh Minh from Vnexpress
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References: Travel guide from Mytour
DiscoverVietnam.comJanuary 14, 2020