A British vacationer has savaged a vacation hotspot, saying the Indonesian island of Bali is "absolutely poo".

Richard Monckton took to TikTok to share his views of the province's site visitors, however went on to reward locals.

In one video, posted from the @rmonckton1986 account, the disgruntled traveller mentioned: "I've just come to Kuta and let me just show you what it's about because let me tell you now it is absolute carnage.

"I do not like site visitors so I'm within the worst location on the planet and truthfully Ubud was the identical."

Kuta is a resort in the south of Bali and a popular destination for foreign tourists, while Ubud in the north is known for its traditional arts and crafts.

Mr Monckton continued: "Everyone else's expertise could also be totally different, however for me Bali is completely poo... Thailand completely p***** throughout this place."

The TikToker's opinions divided the platform with some users angered by Mr Monckton's criticism.

One wrote: "Thanks for coming to Bali island & pls do not come again."

Another agreed they too did not just like the site visitors on Bali.

After his preliminary publish, Mr Monckton returned to TikTok, posting one other video through which he defined his views additional and praised Balians.

He mentioned: "You are stunning, variety, caring individuals... All I used to be making an attempt to say was that it is so busy right here. It stresses me out as a result of I hate site visitors.

"I love and respect your country but it's just f****** hectic, because I come here to chill."

WARNING: THE TIKTOK VIDEO BELOW INCLUDES SWEARING

Also generally known as the Land of the Gods, Bali noticed rising numbers of international vacationers till the Covid pandemic, with greater than six million arrivals in 2019.

During Covid, traveller numbers fell however they've since begun to climb once more. Foreign arrivals recovered to greater than 1,000,000 for the primary time since 2020 final 12 months, based on the newest figures from Statista.

Hailed for its vibrant tradition, pure wonders and pleasant individuals, Bali is on lots of people's bucket lists, however it's about to get dearer for international vacationers.

The island will introduce a new tourist tax from February 14 designed to assist struggle the implications of mass tourism.

Visitors shall be charged 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (£7.48) when coming into the island, with the payment additionally making use of to kids.

The levy shall be imposed on high of the present visa payment of 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (£24.94) for 30 days journey.