The daffodil hill in California is closed.

The Ryan family, who manage the property, posted an announcement on Facebook last week about closing the site.

Accordingly, they stated: "Previous generations of our family purchased this farmland in 1887 and transformed it into what it is today, Daffodil Hill. They certainly never imagined it would become such a popular destination. However, after the overwhelming influx of visitors this year, we realized that the size of our parking facilities and local road infrastructure are insufficient to accommodate the growing number of visitors, posing significant safety risks. This excessive popularity has led us to the decision to close Daffodil Hill."

Because it's located in a rural area, Daffodil Hill wasn't prepared to handle the influx of tourists flocking to take photos amidst the flower fields. The overcrowding has led to problems such as parking, traffic congestion, and environmental damage.

Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento, shared: "Smart growth that cares about both visitors and residents is extremely important. We don't want tourism growth to cause headaches for visitors – and most importantly, for our residents."

Besides, Daffodil Hill isn't the only destination negatively impacted by social media, specifically Instagram. Social media is a double-edged sword, causing negative problems for locals and the environment in countless other places. For example, earlier this year, the poppies of Antelope Valley became so popular that tourists started taking risks, such as illegally landing helicopters in the fields, just to get into the area and take photos for social media.

Or take Maya Bay – a Thai island famous thanks to the movie.The BeachLeonardo DiCaprio's resort, Uluru, also announced it would close indefinitely due to damage caused by overtourism since 2018. Meanwhile, the Australian government decided to close Uluru – formerly known as Ayers Rock – in October 2019 for the same reason.

Hai Anh