Common tricks in Xinjiang tourism include itinerary reduction, false advertising, mismatched meals, downgraded accommodation, unprofessional tour leaders or guides, forced consumption, many extra charges, inconvenient transportation, group merging chaos, and low-priced tour traps.?
Itinerary reduction: While many attractions are advertised, in reality, many places are only briefly passed by in vehicles, with little time to actually stop and enjoy the scenery.?
False advertising: Even if it is advertised as a pure play tour, tourists may still be taken to various shopping stores, wasting a lot of time.?
Mismatched meals: The advertised gourmet feast turns out to be small in quantity and poor in quality upon arrival, leaving tourists hungry and unsatisfied.?
Downgraded accommodation: The promised star-rated hotel ends up being a small, poorly-conditioned inn.?
Unprofessional tour leaders or guides: They give perfunctory explanations, are unfamiliar with the attractions, and have poor service attitudes.?
Forced consumption: Tourists are forced to buy high-priced and useless specialties or souvenirs. If they refuse, they may receive poor treatment.?
Many extra charges: Some items originally included in the itinerary may end up being charged extra upon arrival, or tourists may be told they cannot participate without paying.?
Inconvenient transportation: The promised comfortable coach may turn into an old vehicle, and there may even be overloading, with neither safety nor comfort guaranteed.?
Group merging chaos: What was supposed to be a small group ends up constantly merging with others, resulting in a complex mix of people and chaotic itineraries.?
Low-priced tour traps: They seem cost-effective, but are actually full of tricks. Participating in low-priced tours comes with many risks, such as forced shopping and lack of accident insurance.?
. Travel agencies attract tourists with low-priced products, but in reality, they may take tourists shopping to earn commissions, or there may be self-pay items or secondary consumption within the group.?
In addition, there are other tricks to be aware of, such as high prices and potential lack of authenticity for local specialties purchased in small shops within scenic areas. It is recommended to buy them in supermarkets or formal specialty stores.?
; Although Xinjiang’s fruits are delicious, it is not advisable to drink hot tea immediately after eating them as it can easily lead to diarrhea.?
; Internet-famous food stores have high prices and the taste may not be good. It is recommended to ask locals for restaurant recommendations.?
; Sometimes, navigation in Xinjiang is inaccurate and may lead tourists on a detour.?
; During holidays, accommodations are prone to being fully booked, so it is recommended to book in advance and not just on one platform. You can compare prices on multiple platforms.?
To avoid these tricks, tourists need to be cautious when choosing travel agencies and tourism products. They should not be greedy for overly cheap tours, and it is more important to consider the itinerary arrangements and small group services. Sign a detailed contract that clearly states the itinerary, accommodation, catering standards, and choose a travel agency with a good reputation and high credibility.?