Is it legal for tour guides to earn kickbacks through designated shopping venues?

Legal analysis: It is illegal for tour guides to use designated shopping venues to earn kickbacks.

Legal basis: "Travel Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 35 Travel agencies shall not organize tourism activities at unreasonably low prices to deceive tourists, and arrange shopping or pay separately for travel Projects obtain kickbacks and other illegitimate benefits. Travel agencies that organize and receive tourists are not allowed to designate specific shopping venues and are not allowed to arrange additional paid travel items. However, this is excepted if it is agreed upon by both parties or requested by the tourist and does not affect the itinerary arrangements of other tourists. If a violation of the provisions of the previous two paragraphs occurs, the tourist has the right to request the travel agency to handle the return of the goods within thirty days after the end of the travel itinerary and advance the return payment, or refund the cost of separately paid travel items.