Chinese tourists are receiving flack from locals of countries they have visited, as well as fellow travelers, for their behavior and loudness, among other issues. (Photo : Reuters)
As the number of Chinese tourists grows, overseas embassies in various countries have issued reminders for these travelers to be respectful of local laws, regulations and customs, especially as the National Day approaches.
Among these government outposts is the Chinese embassy in Canada. In a security notice posted on its official website, the embassy reminded Chinese tourists to conform to local practices and refrain from drawing graffiti.
The Chinese embassy in Canada also reminded tourists to be understanding and cooperate with officials in the case of delayed flights as these are unforeseen circumstances.
Meanwhile, the Chinese embassy in Thailand also released a note on its website, reminding those who are planning to travel overseas to behave well or risk ruining their own image. "It is true patriotism to respect other people and behave civilly," the notice said.
Chinese tourists are receiving flack from locals of countries they have visited, as well as fellow travelers, for their behavior and loudness, among other issues. Earlier this year, two Chinese tourists made the headlines for scalding an AirAsia flight attendant after they discovered they were not seated together.
In April of this year, the Chinese government has taken steps to rehabilitate the image of Chinese tourists by drafting rules that ban bad tourist behavior. The China National Tourism Administration, in particular, has started to record instances of bad behavior.
For Director Dai Bin of the China Tourism Academy, however, legal measures should be introduced for such incidents.
"Some behavior cannot just be categorized as uncivilized behavior, such as drawing graffiti on ancient relics. Such behavior should be punished according to laws or regulations," Dai said.
