Guilin tour guide compulsory consumption (tourist trap revealed)

Guilin is one of China's famous tourist cities and is world-famous for its magnificent landscapes. However, in recent years, the forced consumption behavior of some unscrupulous tour guides has caused trouble for tourists. In order to seek personal gain, these tour guides use various means to force tourists to purchase unnecessary goods or services. This article will reveal the truth about compulsory consumption by tour guides in Guilin and provide some coping strategies to help tourists avoid falling into these tourist traps.

1. The routines of tour guides

In Guilin tourism, there are various routines of tour guides. One common tactic is to take tourists to designated shops or restaurants and then force them to purchase goods or consume expensive meals. Tour guides will convince tourists with various reasons, such as a good price on the product, the uniqueness of the product or the delicious food in the restaurant. Some tour guides will even threaten tourists not to continue taking them to visit attractions if they do not purchase goods or services.

2. How to respond

Faced with compulsory consumption by tour guides, tourists can adopt some coping strategies to protect their rights and interests.

2.1 Make preparations in advance

Before traveling, tourists can learn about Guilin’s tourism information through various channels, including introduction to attractions, transportation routes, dining recommendations, etc. This can increase tourists' understanding of Guilin tourism and reduce the possibility of being misled by tour guides.

2.2 Do not easily believe what the tour guide says

Tour guides often exaggerate the advantages of products or the delicacy of restaurants to attract tourists to buy. Tourists should remain vigilant and do not easily believe the tour guide's words. It is best to conduct their own investigation and judgment.

2.3 Stick to your choice

If tourists are not interested or do not need the goods or services recommended by the tour guide, they can stick to their choice and do not be swayed by the tour guide's words. Tourists have the right to freely choose the attractions, shopping venues and restaurants of their own interest.

2.4 Seek help

If tourists encounter compulsory consumption behavior by tour guides, they can seek help from relevant departments, such as tourism bureaus or consumer associations. These departments can provide assistance and protect tourists' rights.