Act for the Development of Tourism Article 19

The competent authorities for the related matters shall employ professional guides in natural and cultural ecology scenic areas to preserve, maintain, and explain about the ecological resources unique to this country. Before entering such regions, tourists shall apply for accompanied visits with professional guides, who can give them detailed explanations, prevent acts of vandalism, and protect the sustainable development of the natural resources.If the natural and cultural ecology scenic areas are located in indigenous land or tribes, the competent authorities shall give priority to employing local indigenous people as professional guides.The competent authorities shall collaborate with the competent authorities for the related matters in defining the boundaries of natural and cultural ecology scenic areas.The central administrative authority, having consulted with the competent authority for the related matters, shall promulgate regulations for the qualification and supervision of professional guides and foreign language tour guides.