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China sees surge in simulated disaster tourism amid ethical debate

A growing trend in China involves "dark tourism," where individuals pay to experience simulated natural disasters like typhoons and floods in controlled environments. These centers, such as Lvxing Base in Hangzhou, offer immersive experiences that include survival skills training for a fee. While this form of experiential travel is gaining popularity, particularly among younger Chinese, it has also ignited ethical discussions about the commodification of tragedy. AI

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China sees surge in simulated disaster tourism amid ethical debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    China dark tourism on the rise as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centres

    As dark tourism gains traction, some Chinese youth are embracing a related form of experiential travel, paying to confront simulated typhoons, floods, and other disasters while acquiring survival skills. Also referred to as grief tourism, dark tourism involves visiting sites link…