World Travel: Esport City Adventures
Esports tourism involves travel to cities around the world to attend or participate in major electronic sports tournaments and festivals, with exploration of a host city or region.
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is an annual international esports tournament series run by the Esports World Cup Foundation, a nonprofit organization. It is considered the largest professional esports event in the world in terms of total prize pool and number of game titles represented, with US$62.5 million awarded. The tournament takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July to August each year.
While in Riyadh, you should visit some of its many tourist attractions including the Riyadhi Zoo, Masmak Fortress, Murabba Palace and Kingdom Centre Tower (99-storey) for a spectacular panoramic views. Art lovers will enjoy the Riyadh Art Initiative an ongoing project that transforms the city into an outdoor gallery.
FYI: Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming where individuals or teams compete against each other in organized leagues and tournaments for prizes, recognition, and potentially, a professional career. It's a rapidly growing industry with significant financial backing, attracting large audiences and sponsorships, similar to traditional sports. While esport travelling you should also be aware of quick payout casino sites.
Esport Cities
Other top major esports cities globally include Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Seoul, each with their own unique collection Esport facilities and tourist attractions.
Shanghai’s major tourist attractions include, The Bund, known for its historic architecture, and the traditional Yuyuan Garden. It is also home to modern architectural marvels like the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower offer panoramic city views.
For cultural experiences, the Shanghai Museum or the Jade Buddha Temple would be my top choices. If you are travelling with your family Shanghai Disneyland or the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. If you are an urban explorer,neighborhoods like the trendy Xintiandi or the art-filled Tianzifang are must see spots.
Los Angeles visitors will want to see Universal Studios Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, the iconic Hollywood Sign, The Getty Center, the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Perhaps take in a sporting event depending on the time of year could be baseball, football, basketball or hockey. The new SoFI stadium is an architectural gem.
Seoul’s best tourist experiences include historic sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. If shopping and entertainment is your thing districts such as Myeongdong and Hongdae are your best bets.
Iconic architectural landmarks include N Seoul Tower and Lotte World Tower. If you like other mix with the local then Gwangjang Market is your spot.
Last Word
I hope you have enjoyed this quick guide to four of the world’s best Esport cities.
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