The consulate general in Bali’s capital Denpasar on Thursday warned Chinese tourists against riding motorcycles without a license and urged them to be careful when driving on the narrow roads of Bali and neighboring Nusa Penida.
In a post on its official WeChat social media account, the consulate general reminded visitors that Bali is right-hand drive. [the practice] In China, some roads such as Ubud, Kintamani, and Nusa Penida are narrow or have complicated road conditions. ”
Ubud jungle and Kintamani volcano are popular tourist destinations in Bali.
However, about two hours later, the statement about the deaths and injuries was removed, saying only that there had been a “traffic accident and water accident.”
The embassy did not respond to The Post’s inquiries about the details of the incident or the reason for the line being removed.
With visa-on-arrival facilities, Bali is a popular destination for Chinese passport holders looking to enjoy a warm holiday during Chinese New Year, China’s biggest festival and travel season.
However, fatal accidents occur frequently in the mountainous region, and the consulate general regularly issues safety warnings before long holidays in China. However, the latest special warning was issued on the 7th day of the Year of the Dragon.
In a WeChat post from the consulate general, travelers were advised to be careful when participating in water sports and to avoid entering rough seas with strong waves.
It added that tourists should “obtain appropriate insurance before traveling as international medical costs in Bali are relatively high.”
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Frequent road accidents are a concern among international visitors to Bali, and drownings are also an occasional occurrence on this tropical island known for water and adventure sports such as surfing, rafting and scuba diving. It has been reported.
Recent fatalities include Chinese online influencer Huang Xiaofeng, also known as Johnny, who was found dead after being swept away by large waves in November last year.
According to Chinese media outlet Hongxing News, the 34-year-old man was swimming at Batu Belig Beach in Bali’s North Kuta district.
On February 7, ahead of the Lunar New Year, the embassy issued a statement warning tourists against illegally driving or renting scooters and urging them to be careful when driving in hilly areas.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, 2.5 million Chinese tourists visited Bali every year. Late last year, Indonesia pledged to waive visa-free travel to 20 countries, including China and the United States, in a bid to revive tourism and the economy, and visa-free travel could soon become a reality.