Happy World Tourism Day! 30,000 tourists to see Taj for free

Taj Mahal, India. Photo by Chris Raven

Agra, India, they are wooing the tourists on World Tourism Day today by inviting them to visit the iconic Taj Mahal for free.

Also, to mark this year's theme of 'One billion tourists, one billion opportunities', Agra hotels, restaurants and emporiums will all give at least 25% discount to visitors.

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