5 nơi du khách không thể ghé thăm năm 2026

Gounsa Temple in South Korea, the American River at Walt Disney World, or the Paris Catacombs are some of the destinations tourists may not be able to visit in 2026.

Below is a list of famous tourist destinations around the world that will be temporarily or permanently closed from 2026.

Gounsa Temple, South Korea

The 1,300-year-old temple located in Uiseong town, South Korea, an important Buddhist site, was completely destroyed in a widespread forest fire in March. The temple and three other nearby temples are undergoing restoration, but there is no specific reopening date yet. An alternative destination for visitors is Bongjeongsa Temple, also 1,300 years old, known as the oldest wooden architectural structure in the country. The Bongjeongsa complex is located about 35 km from Gounsa Temple, in Andong city.

Gounsa Temple before the fire. Photo: AFP

Baynex Carpet Museum, France

A series of 11th-century embroidered tapestry depicting the conquest of England is one of the world's oldest and best-preserved forms of visual historical record, housed at the Bayeux Carpet Museum in the town of the same name in France.

The Bayeux town closed the museum in August of this year for upgrades and expansion. The project is expected to reopen in 2027, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror (William of Normandy), who commanded the army that invaded Great Britain in 1066.

Embroidered tapestry in the Bayeux Carpet Museum. Photo: AFP

Paris Catacombs, France

The Paris Catacombs, one of the city's most macabre attractions, display the remains of millions of ancient French people in a nearly 1.6 km long tunnel system. Located beneath the Montparnasse area, formerly a limestone quarry, the catacombs are undergoing renovations and are expected to open in 2026, although the exact date is yet to be determined. According to CNN travel experts, this is a particularly popular destination for international tourists.

Those fascinated by skeletal remains can satisfy their curiosity at the Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic, often called the "cathedral of bones." A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is located in the town of Kutná Hora, about 74 km from Prague.

Paris Catacombs. Photo: AFP

The Collecting & Design Museum, USA

Founded in Las Vegas, USA, the museum showcases the love for miniature objects of American filmmaker Jessica Oreck. Visitors can admire the collection, from tiny erasers to statues about 2.5 cm tall.

After the shopping mall where the museum is located was scheduled for demolition, Oreck loaded the collection onto a truck and transported it across the United States. The museum has not yet found a permanent location to replace it.

American filmmaker Jessica Oreck sitting next to her works in her museum. Photo: art of play

Inside the museum. Photo: art of play

The museum viewed from the outside. Photo: art of play

American filmmaker Jessica Oreck sitting next to her works in her museum. Photo: art of play

Inside the museum. Photo: art of play

Rivers of America at Walt Disney World, USA

Disney is constantly upgrading its parks. The newest area set to undergo a transformation is the Rivers of America, an artificial river located within the Walt Disney World theme park.

Fans will say goodbye to this area in August as it is repurposed for other attractions.

The Rivers of America area will close and be repurposed to serve visitors at Walt Disney World. (Image: Flickr)