SHOULD FOREIGN VISITORS PAY MORE IN HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS? QUESTION : Some people think foreign visitors should be charged more than local people when they visit the cultural and historical attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? MY ESSAY: It is sometimes argued that tourists from overseas should pay more than local residents to visit important sites and monuments. I completely disagree with this idea. It is undeniable that local residents pay more taxes and they seldom visit local tourist attractions. So it is unfair for local people to pay the same price like visitors if they just visit the historical places one time a year. What is more,some historical attractions can be regarded as local pubic resources.Given all these facts,the argument against foreign visitors pay the same as local residents seems plausible. However,I believe this view to be shortsighted. Tourism revenue is always play an essential part in a country`s economy.Especially for many countries economy which rely on tourist industry. Visitors not only pay for the cultural and historical attractions ,but also spend money on other places,like restaurants ,hotels and shops which sale souvenirs. As a result ,part of these incomes could also as Taxes for local governments who can use taxes to strengthen basic infrastructure or develop society benefits for local residents. If increasing the historical places fees of foreign visitors ,they maybe cut the budget in foods and drinks or some extra entertainment consumption. Furthermore,there may has an decrease in the number of foreign tourists ,which will bring a direct negative effect on local financial condition. In conclusion,I believe that it is unnecessary for foreign visitors pay more to visit the historical attractions in a country,although it seems unfair for local people. Authorities of each country ought to regard tourism industry as an important part in national economy.