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การท่องเที่ยวเชิงวัฒนธรรม

Components

การท่องเที่ยว
เชิง
วัฒนธรรม

Pronunciation

kaan thɔ̂ɔŋ thîaw chəəŋ wátthanátham

การท่องเที่ยวเชิงวัฒนธรรม

kaan thɔ̂ɔŋ thîaw chəəŋ wátthanátham

cultural tourism

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  1. 1 cultural tourism、culture-focused tourism

This phrase refers to tourism focused on learning about and experiencing a place’s culture, history, traditions, arts, and local way of life.

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cultural tourism、culture-focused tourism

Noun⭐️2 Not often used

Tourism centered on experiencing and understanding local culture rather than simply relaxing or sightseeing in a general way.

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Explanation

การท่องเที่ยว means “tourism,” เชิง means “in terms of” or “-oriented,” and วัฒนธรรม means “culture.” Together, the phrase means tourism oriented around culture. It can include visiting temples and historical sites, watching traditional performances, joining festivals, learning local crafts or food culture, and experiencing local ways of life. It is somewhat formal and descriptive, so it is common in tourism, policy, news, development, and academic contexts.

Usage

This phrase is often used in tour descriptions, travel brochures, tourism policy, local development, and news reports. In casual conversation, people may instead describe the specific activity, such as visiting temples, watching traditional dance, or trying local food experiences.

Caution

It is not usually used for trips centered only on beaches, shopping, or resort relaxation. Use it when culture, history, traditions, or local ways of life are the main focus of the trip.

Differences from similar words

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