The coronavirus outbreak has disastrously impacted the tourism industry in China and neighboring countries like Japan and Thailand. These then and now photos show the difference in the number of tourists travelling to iconic attractions, post the outbreak of the deadly virus. (Image: Reuters)
2017 | The Forbidden City | Beijing, China (Image: Reuters)
2020 | The Forbidden City | Beijing, China (Image: Reuters)
2014 | The Great Wall of China | Huairou District, China (Image: Reuters)
2020 | The Great Wall of China | Huairou District, China (Image: Reuters)
2006 | The Temple of Heaven | Dongcheng, China (Image: Reuters)
2020 | The Temple of Heaven | Dongcheng, China (Image: Reuters)
2009 | Hong Kong Disneyland | Lantau Island, Hong Kong (Image: Reuters)
2020 | Hong Kong Disneyland | Lantau Island, Hong Kong (Image: Reuters)
2019 | Gyeongbokgung Palace | Seoul, South Korea (Image: Reuters)
2020 | Gyeongbokgung Palace | Seoul, South Korea (Image: Reuters)
2018 | The Ratchada Train night market | Bangkok, Thailand (Image: Reuters)
2020 | The Ratchada Train night market | Bangkok, Thailand (Image: AP)
2019 | Ruins of St Paul| Macao, China (Image: Reuters)
2020 | Ruins of St Paul| Macao, China (Image: Reuters)
2016 | People crossing a market street | Tokyo (Image: Reuters)
2020 | Workers in protective gear at the market street | Tokyo (Image: Reuters)