Self-indulgence has now been raised as a “culture” among travelers. For many different purposes, tourists take selfies to take “lifetime” photos. However, don’t think you can comfortably take selfies anywhere.
Forbidden City, Imperial Palace Museum
The Forbidden City is known as the most famous tourist destination in Beijing – China. This site was once classified by UNESCO as the largest ancient wooden complex in the world and was recognized as a World Heritage Site in China in 1987.
To best protect this unique historical site, Chinese officials have issued regulations banning tourists from taking selfies here. The museum director even said the ban would be strictly enforced: “Our staff will prevent visitors from using photographic equipment when necessary.”
Korea
It can be said that Korea is quite strict about taking selfies. In 2014, South Korea’s broadcasting regulator issued guidelines on the sale of selfie sticks that use Bluetooth technology to activate the camera.
Accordingly, those who use and sell unregistered selfie sticks will be fined or even imprisoned. The fine can be equivalent to 27,000 USD (nearly 600 million VND). The reason given is that the country’s government is worried that the Bluetooth technology of the camera support device will cause disturbances to police security devices.
Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada, USA
Pleasure is an indispensable action when you travel. However, if you masturbate at the wrong time, it can endanger your life. At Tahoe Park, there was a case of a couple taking selfies with a rhino and being attacked by this dangerous animal.
In the world, there have been many times when people’s lives were threatened by animals just because they loved taking selfies. Therefore, a selfie ban has been issued to protect the safety of tourists. You can see wild animals but are not allowed to get close to them to take photos.
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Netherlands
The museum is home to many rare and unique works of art and memorabilia. Therefore, protecting the safety of these works is something that the authorities are extremely concerned about.
In many museums around the world, taking photos with selfie sticks is prohibited, including the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam in the Netherlands, which prohibits taking selfies. If you want to preserve memories of this museum, you can purchase postcards and posters of the collection as well as other Van Gogh-themed items.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Mecca has long been a destination for annual Muslim pilgrimages. Millions of Muslims come here to pray at the world’s largest Al-Haram mosque.
Many people who come here take photos to save and then post them online to share on social networks. However, Muslims here believe that it is “blasphemous” because this is the heart of Muslims. That’s why the authorities here have asked many tourists not to take photos.
Sistine Chapel, Vatican
The Sistine Chapel is the “heart” of the Vatican museum, a small church in this museum area and decorated by Michelangelo during the period 1508 – 1512. When coming to the Sistine, Vatican, visitors will have to strictly comply with a policy of not taking photos. This is the most famous chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope.
Garoupe Beach, France
Garoupe Beach is considered the most beautiful and pristine beach in France. You will think, why can’t you take pictures at this beautiful place? The authorities here had to put up a sign “No bragging area” meaning “No Selfies” because of the situation of many tourists coming to the beach. This “beautiful” woman freely takes selfies and shows off her sexy body on social networking sites.
The local authorities said they want tourists to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at the beach rather than spend most of their time taking selfies and showing off to friends and family when they return home. This ban is not for the entire holiday season but only during the peak period of two weeks in August.
Pamplona bull racing festival, Spain
To ensure the safety of tourists, the Spanish government has issued a law banning photography during the Pamplona bull racing festival. If you have the opportunity to see hundreds of bulls racing with thousands of people, you are not allowed to take selfies. Otherwise, you will likely be fined 4,000 USD (nearly 80 million) by the government.
New York State, USA
New York state, USA is the first state in the US to ban tourists from contacting or taking photos with wild animals in places like zoos. Violators will be fined 500 – 1,000 USD.
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