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flag 2023 Afghanistan tourism growth: visitors increase 10-fold despite Western travel warnings.

flag Afghanistan's tourism industry is experiencing growth since the Taliban reclaimed power in 2021, with a 10-fold increase in visitors from 691 in 2021 to 7,000 in 2023. flag The country's turquoise lakes, Buddhist art, and bustling bazaars attract visitors, with Afghanistan's Ministry of Tourism establishing a department to serve tourists and train students in the tourism industry. flag However, Western governments advise against traveling to Afghanistan due to safety concerns and the Taliban's policies on women's rights.

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