How the village that inspired 'Frozen' is dealing with overtourism
The population of this UNESCO-protected spot is just 780, but its tourist numbers reportedly reach some 10,000 visitors a day. Part of its appeal, beyond endless selfie opportunities, is Hallstatt is rumored to be the inspiration for Arendelle, the fictional setting of Disney's "Frozen" movies. And it's particularly popular among Asian tourists, fueled in part by the fact there's a Chinese replica of the village, built in the Guangdong province in 2011.
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