US EditionBali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners with new rules and tourism levy
- Bali authorities issued new rules to curb foreign tourist behavior, including prohibiting menstruating women from entering sacred temple areas, as stated by Governor I Wayan Koster.
- The guidelines require tourists to dress modestly, observe local customs, and pay an online tourist levy, according to the new regulations.
- Tourists who fail to pay the levy will be denied access to attractions and face legal consequences, as Koster explained.
- Bali has been experiencing challenges with overtourism, with 13.9 million international visitors recorded in 2024, a rise from 11.68 million in 2023, according to Indonesia's tourism ministry data.
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Bali cracks down on 'misbehaving' tourists with strict new rules
The island has introduced strict new rules for tourists (Picture: Getty Images) Bali has introduced a set of new guidelines aimed at curbing ‘misbehaviour’ among tourists. Authorities say the measures are designed to protect the island’s cultural integrity and sacred sites. The strict rules include dressing appropriately when visiting religious sites and prohibiting menstruating women from entering sacred temple areas. Bali’s governor, Wayan Ko…
As part of the fight against ill-mannered tourists, Bali has introduced new rules. These are intended to prevent the violation of cultural practices by foreigners, stipulate, among other things, the use of exclusively licensed guides, respect for sacred sites and the prohibition of menstruating women entering the temple premises.
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