Tourist attractions
Topic: Tertiary, Quaternary and Quinary Activities · NCERT: Class 12, Ch 6 "Tertiary and Quaternary Activities"
Meaning
Tourist attractions are the features that pull visitors to a place. NCERT names four main kinds. Climate: people from cold lands want sun and warmth, and winter tourists want either warmth or snow for skiing. Landscape: mountains, lakes, coasts, and land that people have not wholly changed. History and art: old towns, archaeological sites, castles, palaces and churches. Culture and economy: local customs, and low costs that make a trip cheaper. Knowing these pulls explains why some places become tourist regions.
Example
The Mediterranean coast of southern Europe draws visitors from colder northern Europe. In the peak season it offers warmth, long hours of sunshine and little rain.
Don't confuse with
- Tourist regions: these are the areas where tourists gather, such as warm coasts or mountain resorts. Tourist attractions are the reasons they gather there.