Ukraine has in the recent years become popular with regards to tourism. Chernobyl is one of the places in Ukraine that has supported tourism. Although Chernobyl still has a dread tag to it, the huge number of tourists curious to take a trip to the Exclusion Zone is amazing. The exclusion zone which is of 30-kilometer radius, is a site in the nuclear power plant site. This contaminated land woos tourists who come in collaboration with numerous tour firms in Ukraine. In this article, we focus on why you should visit the exclusion zone. Below is a highlight of 4 reasons that make exclusion zone the best Chernobyl tour:

1. Offers picturesque sites

Chernobyl is an attractive site for travelers who love photography. The wilderness, the undisturbed scenery and the contrast of the present day Chernobyl and its past really thrills photographers. In Pripyat, travelers are welcomed by the amusement park which is also a beautiful spot for taking photographs. In fact, the amusement park has a reputation as one of the most photographed sites in Chernobyl.

2. Witness the charm of Pripyat town

When people were evacuated from Pripyat town, the evacuation was termed temporary. But the hope that people would return to Pripyat never happened. In fact, it will take many years before people can fully thrive in Pripyat. A tour to Pripyat reveals so much about this town that is now encroached by nature. The most remarkable site is the amusement park. The official opening of the park had been scheduled for 1st May 1986 but that did not materialize. The nuclear accident led to the evacuation of the city some days prior to the opening of the park. In Pripyat, you will also see motionless bumper cars which have now become old. The bumper cars sit on cracked concrete. There is also the funfair wheel which is giving in to rust. The wheel signifies a city once filled with life but not subdued by a disaster.

3. Experience the allure of nature

Does Chernobyl offer a place for nature to thrive? Many tourists who tour Chernobyl perceive the place as a wildlife sanctuary. This is because Chernobyl gives the impression of a place immersed by nature through the untended greenery that defines this town. On some buildings, the floors are masked by shrubs and the window frames are strangled by plants. And though the presence of nature and wildlife is very low in the highly contaminated areas of the exclusion zone, the site of a few animals- bears, wild horses- signifies the ability of wildlife to thrive in Chernobyl.

4. Tours are facilitated by certified guides

To access the exclusion zone, the tour guides subject tourists to numerous checkpoints. When leaving the zone, tourists are also checked to detect if they have been exposed to contamination through radiation. The tour guides always carry with them a gadget to measure the level of radioactivity in different areas of the zone. The tour guides do this to ensure tourists are safe throughout the entire tour the zone.

Finally, Chernobyl is a place worth visiting. The fact that there are some functioning hotels in the exclusion zone means tourists can spend the night there. If in search of a place to explore in

Ukraine, Chernobyl is the place.