Chinese tourists travel to simulated typhoon disaster sites for dark tourism experiences
Visitors from across China are traveling to Hangzhou to participate in paid simulations of extreme weather events like typhoons and floods.
Seeking safe disaster exposure
A woman from Chongqing traveled over 1,300km to join a group for a flood scenario. She stated that watching news reports was not enough to understand how to react safely. Participants in these groups learn specific body positions to protect themselves during the surge.
Rising interest in dark tourism
Online phrases describing paying to suffer or buy fear are trending on social platforms. A company in Hangzhou has become famous after its founders spent a decade filming in extreme environments. The facility operates within a large space designed to recreate dangerous conditions.
Simulated flood mechanics
Hundreds of tonnes of water move through the area to sweep visitors toward safety barriers. People standing in the simulated flood often forget they are not in real danger. The experience teaches calmness and self-protection techniques that schools cannot provide.
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