What are the common tourist traps?

Trap 1: fake specialties and fake snacks. Fake specialties and snacks are one of the most common tourist traps for consumers. There is a "no recommendation guide" circulating on the Internet: Beijingers don't recommend Nanluoguxiang, Shanghainese don't recommend Chenghuang Temple, and Xiamen people don't recommend Gulangyu Island ... There are always some "authentic", "specialty" and "time-honored" shops in snack streets in these cities, but they sell squid, roasted wings and other foods, which makes tourists mistakenly think that they are local specialties or snacks. Selling specialties around the scenic spots, flower cakes, beef jerky and so on in the business circle. They are all residents' articles. Silver ornaments, jade articles, pearls, shells and other articles are common all over the country, so it is not recommended to buy them in tourist areas.

Trap 2: Shanzhai Scenic Area. Shanzhai attractions often have no ornamental value. By exaggerating publicity, cooperate with black tour guides and black car drivers to attract tourists. For example, in Xi 'an, absurd sites such as the Qin Mausoleum, eight wonders of the world and Hongmen Banquet have appeared. The historical relics presented in these scenic spots, such as the wax coffin of Qin Shihuang, "double eyelids, red mouth", terracotta warriors and horses, the statue of Siyang Square, and the coffin of Pharaoh Khufu, make people laugh and cry.

Trap 3: buying and selling are full of tricks. Buy hard and sell hard, and different versions are derived in various destinations. Ma Honeycomb suggested that tourists should not look at people who sell similar small commodities or give CDs and small gifts "for free" in various ways, let alone touch them to avoid being fooled.

Trap 4: "Count hexagrams", "Don't sign" and "Donate". There are often many false believers who set up stalls near some famous religious places to "calculate divination" and "cancel signing". If someone nearby these places gives away incense and small objects for free, tourists should not accept them casually, and they are likely to be asked for money after accepting them.

Trap 5: photo charging trap. During travel, "taking photos" may also encounter consumption traps. When going out in this situation, you should wave your hand and refuse, and don't strike up a conversation at will.

Trap 6: Gambling game. The way to avoid being fooled is to stay away from similar gambling games and not covet petty advantages in stalls.

Trap 7: Fake police check passports. It is suggested that tourists can ask the other party to show their relevant licenses or certificates when they meet the police, and if necessary, they can ask passers-by or even local embassies and consulates for help.

Trap 8: "toxic" luggage. This kind of trap greatly threatens the personal safety of outbound tourists, and tourists need to pay special attention. Once drugs are detected, tourists with luggage will be arrested and become scapegoats for drug dealers. In many countries, drug trafficking and drug trafficking will face extremely serious punishment. So when you meet any stranger at the airport and ask for help with your luggage, don't answer easily, be vigilant and avoid unnecessary trouble.