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In Gansu province, China, local authorities have installed a traffic light system specifically for camels to address traffic congestion caused by increased tourism.
Tourists have flocked to the Crescent Spring and Mingsha Mountain scenic areas in China. Due to the predominantly desert terrain, most visitors have to use camels to get around, causing frequent traffic congestion.
Chinese tourist resort installs traffic lights for camels in the desert.
The desert in Gansu Province is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors who come to explore and experience camel riding. However, the high number of tourists in recent years has led to traffic congestion, especially at the intersections between pedestrian walkways and camel trails.
Install a traffic light system specifically for camels, including red, yellow, and green lights. When the green light is on, camels are allowed to cross, and when the red light is on, camels must stop to yield to pedestrians.
Unique camel traffic lights - the world's first of their kind.
The "camel traffic light" concept, implemented last year, has inadvertently helped the Mingsha Mountain tourist area attract more visitors for sightseeing and photography.
Camel riding in the desert is a popular activity at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring scenic areas in Dunhuang, Gansu. During the peak holiday season last month, local authorities had to mobilize around 2,400 camels to meet the demand of tourists.
The initial popular activity for tourists was posing for photos on camelback, but this gradually evolved into shorter camel rides. Now, visitors can opt for camel tours lasting several hours.
A typical camel ride costs 100 yuan (approximately 350,000 VND), and the camel owner earns 70 yuan (approximately 245,000 VND).
