In Gansu province, China, local authorities have installed a traffic light system specifically for camels to solve traffic congestion caused by increased tourism.
Tourists have flocked to the Crescent Spring and Mingsha Mountains scenic area in China. Because the terrain here is mainly desert, most visitors have to use camels to move around, causing traffic jams here.
Chinese tourist area installs traffic lights for camels in the desert
The desert in Gansu province is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors to come and experience camel riding. However, the increase in visitors in recent years has led to traffic congestion, especially at intersections between pedestrian roads and camel paths.
Install a traffic light system specifically for camels, including red, yellow and green lights. When the green light is on, camels are allowed to pass, and when the red light is on, camels must stop to give way to pedestrians.
Unique traffic light for camels first in the world
The "camel traffic light" idea, which was realized last year, has unintentionally helped the Minh Sa mountain tourist area attract more visitors to come and take pictures.
Camel rides in the desert are a popular activity in the Mingsha and Crescent Springs Scenic Areas in Dunhuang, Gansu. During the peak holiday season last month, local authorities had to mobilize about 2,400 camels to serve the tourists' needs.
A popular tourist activity that started out as a photo opportunity on camel backs has evolved into short camel rides. Now visitors can opt for camel tours that last for hours.
A normal camel ride costs 100 yuan (about 350,000 VND), the camel owner earns 70 yuan (about 245,000 VND).
