What are the pitfalls of low-cost tour groups?

While attracting consumers, low-cost tour groups also hide some traps and risks. The following are common traps for low-cost tour groups:

1. Hidden expenses: Although some low-cost tour groups are very cheap, they will set up various "compulsory consumption" in their itinerary, such as shopping and watching performances. The so-called "zero consumption" does not actually exist, which leads to the final consumption of tourists being higher than expected.

2. Poor service: In order to reduce costs, some low-cost tour groups use carpooling and sharing. To make tourists experience poor service during their travels, they should choose secondary scenic spots instead of orthodox ones. Sometimes there are even no shopping, sightseeing and entertainment activities, just sending tourists to the gate of the scenic spot and solving the problem of visiting tickets by themselves.

3. Security risks: In order to save money, some low-cost tour groups will lack necessary security measures. They may lack experienced tour guides and drivers, and vehicle technology and maintenance may not be in place, which may expose tourists to safety hazards.

4. Misleading propaganda: Some low-cost tour groups deliberately exaggerate the tourism content in their propaganda. In fact, the introduction of scenic spots and catering standards they provide may be far from the actual situation, which may lead to the disappointment of tourists.

5. Difficulty in handling disputes: Because low-cost tour groups usually adopt multi-layer agent distribution mode, it is more difficult for tourists to find the responsible party to solve the problem when they encounter complaints or disputes.

In short, when choosing low-cost tour groups, Chinese consumers need to carefully check the contract details and terms, pay attention to rational consumption, and choose travel companies with good reputation and high service quality.