Famous Destinations Not to Visit in 2023

Below are the destinations listed by CNN as attractive to tourists but cannot be visited in 2023 because they are no longer in operation. At the same time, the American newspaper also offers alternative options for tourists to refer to.

Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

Jurong Bird Park announced in August that it would close permanently after 52 years of operation. Accordingly, the last opening day of the bird park is January 3, 2023. It is currently home to nearly 3,500 species such as parrots, flamingos, and eagles.

Vườn chim Jurong là nhà của loài chim hồng hạc. Ảnh: CNN — *Jurong Bird Park is home to flamingos. Photo: CNN*

The closure of the bird park is part of the Singapore Government's plan to create a new eco-tourism destination in the north of the country. The birds currently found in Jurong will be brought to the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and the luxury Banyan Tree resort.

Alternative: Singapore Botanic Gardens - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jumbo Floating Restaurant, Hong Kong, China

Jumbo was once the world’s largest floating restaurant, measuring 76 meters long and three stories high. The restaurant is designed in the style of a Ming Dynasty palace and cost about $3.8 million to build. It specializes in seafood and Cantonese cuisine. Diners can choose from more than 60 types of fresh seafood, including lobster, crab and a variety of fish.

Lối lên Jumbo khi còn neo đậu ở Hong Kong. Ảnh: SCMP — *The entrance to the Jumbo while it was still anchored in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP*

Two years of pandemic forced the restaurant to close due to lack of funds. After several unsuccessful attempts to sell to Hong Kong owners, Jumbo’s management took the restaurant to a shipyard in Southeast Asia. On the way, Jumbo sank in the South China Sea.

Alternative: Take a train to visit Victoria Peak - Hong Kong's iconic tourist destination.

Edo Museum Tokyo, Japan

The museum offers an overview of Japanese history, traditions, and culture during the Edo period. Located on the riverside in the Ryogoku neighborhood, the museum opened in 1993. It will be closed for at least three years for renovations, with a planned reopening in late 2025 or early 2026, museum officials said.

Another popular Tokyo museum, TeamLab Borderless, has also announced its closure to relocate. A reopening date has not been announced. It showcases digital art that creates a borderless world. TeamLab Borderless is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most visited museum, with nearly 2.2 million visitors in 2019.

Các tác phẩm nghệ thuật bên trong bảo tàng TeamLab Borderless. Ảnh: TeamLab — *Artworks inside the TeamLab Borderless museum. Photo: TeamLab*

Museum of London, England

This historical and cultural museum was founded in 1912. It is currently located in the nearby General Market, and has been undergoing renovations, conversions, and renovations for four years, with a planned reopening in 2026. As a result, visitors to London next year will not be able to visit the site.

Alternatives: See Shakespeare plays at the Globe Theatre, explore the underground Churchill War Rooms or the Tower of London.

Bảo tàng London mở lại đón khách từ 2026. Ảnh: Time Out — *The Museum of London will reopen to visitors from 2026. Photo: Time Out*

9.11 Memorial Museum, New York, USA

The museum provides visitors with information about the events, rescue operations, recovery and reconstruction of lower Manhattan as well as the lives of people after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The museum opened to visitors in 2006 and closed in mid-2022 due to lack of operating funds after two years of the pandemic.

Bảo tàng nằm ở số 92 phố Greenwich St, thành phố New York. Ảnh: NYC — *The museum is located at 92 Greenwich St, New York City. Photo: NYC*

Replacement: The museum is gone, but most of the artifacts have been moved to the New York State Museum in Albany, more than 150 miles away. Alternatively, visitors can visit the New York National 9/11 Memorial and Museum at Ground Zero.

Queen Mary, California, USA

After many years at sea, the Queen Mary was "retired" in 1967, and docked in Long Beach, California. The city then invested $5 million to renovate the ship, turning it into a restaurant and hotel. However, it will be dismantled next year, due to severe deterioration. Locals still hope that the ship will be converted into a museum or exhibition in the future. There are currently no plans to reopen the Queen Mary to visitors.

Tàu Queen Mary chưa có kế hoạch mở lại đón khách vào 2023. Ảnh: Adobe Stock — *The Queen Mary has no plans to reopen to passengers until 2023. Photo: Adobe Stock*

Alternative: Visitors can buy a tour to board the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship, which offers cruises. The Queen Mary 2 is considered the second generation of the Queen Mary.

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