How do you view the phenomenon of Chinese tourists still traveling to Japan, South Korea and Vietnam despite unfair treatment overseas?
Preface
With the rapid development of China's economy and the improvement of people's living standards, outbound tourism has become the choice of more and more Chinese. The spending power and enthusiasm of Chinese tourists are welcomed by all countries, and it has also brought huge development opportunities to the tourism industry of countries around the world.
However, with the increase in the number of Chinese tourists, some overseas tourist destination countries are not friendly to Chinese tourists, and there is even a certain degree of hostility and discrimination. Especially in Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, unfriendly phenomena to Chinese tourists occur from time to time, and what are the reasons and effects behind this phenomenon are worthy of in-depth consideration and discussion.
1. Japan, South Korea and Vietnam are hostile and indifferent to Chinese tourists
As the number of Chinese tourists traveling overseas continues to increase, some popular tourist destination countries have become the top choices for Chinese tourists to travel abroad, such as Japan, South Korea and Vietnam. However, despite the considerable economic benefits brought by the spending power of Chinese tourists, some Chinese tourists have suffered varying degrees of injustice in actual tourism.
1. Japan is dismissive
Japan has always been a popular tourist destination for Chinese tourists, with elements such as cherry blossoms, hot springs, and anime attracting many Chinese tourists. However, in the process of traveling in Japan, some Chinese tourists find that the local attitude in Japan is not friendly, and there is even a certain degree of discrimination.
Some Chinese tourists are sneered at by the clerk when they are shopping in Japan, and some tourists are accused of "uncivilized sightseeing" by local residents when they take pictures at tourist spots, which is obviously a reasonable sightseeing behavior. This kind of "rich and capricious" and dismissive attitude has made many Chinese tourists feel uncomfortable and indignant, and it has also affected their travel experience and evaluation of Japan.
2. South Korea has imposed restrictions on Chinese tourists with "yellow cards".
Similar to Japan, South Korea is also one of the favorite tourist destinations for Chinese tourists, especially Myeongdong and Lotte Duty Free, which attract a large number of Chinese tourists. However, with the increase in the number of Chinese tourists, some Korean businesses and residents have begun to adopt some restrictions and discriminatory measures against Chinese tourists.
Some businesses hang signs such as "Chinese buyers are not allowed to enter" and "restrict Chinese tourists from shopping" at the door of their stores, and even directly refuse Chinese tourists to enter their stores, and some scenic spots and restaurants also discriminate against and restrict Chinese tourists. This kind of "yellow card" and discrimination against Chinese tourists has hurt and indignant many Chinese tourists, and has also affected their travel experience and evaluation of South Korea.
3. There are forced consumption and unfriendly treatment in Vietnam
In addition to Japan and South Korea, some Southeast Asian countries have also become popular tourist destinations for Chinese tourists, such as Vietnam, Thailand and other countries. However, some Chinese tourists have encountered forced consumption and unfriendly treatment when visiting Vietnam.
Some Vietnamese merchants have adopted the means of forced consumption, so that Chinese tourists are forced to consume when shopping, and some Vietnamese tour guides have a bad attitude towards Chinese tourists, and there are problems such as sky-high prices and perfunctory. This forced consumption and unfriendly treatment has hurt and indignant Chinese tourists, and has also affected their tourism experience and evaluation of Vietnam.
2. Chinese tourists who have suffered injustice and still travel to these countries
Faced with the unfriendly attitudes of countries such as Japan, South Korea and Vietnam towards Chinese tourists, many people may feel that Chinese tourists have been treated unfairly, and they may choose to avoid these countries and travel to other, friendlier destinations. However, the reality is that despite the possibility of injustice, some Chinese tourists still choose to travel to countries such as Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.
1. Love the influence of local culture
First of all, Chinese tourists have a unique love and emotion for the culture and customs of these countries, and they may be attracted by Japanese kimonos, Korean music, Vietnamese folk customs, etc., hoping to experience and feel the local culture and life firsthand.
In their minds, tourism is not only for sightseeing and shopping, but more importantly, to understand and respect local customs and traditions, and to integrate into local life with an inclusive and friendly attitude, this love and respect for local culture makes them willing to endure some discomfort and challenges to pursue the true meaning of tourism.
2. The role of the psychology of admiring the foreign and flattering
In addition, some Chinese tourists may have a certain degree of admiration for foreigners, and they believe that everything in foreign countries is better than in China, especially some imported goods and foreign brands, which have special attraction and symbolic significance for them.
Therefore, whether it is a drugstore in Japan, a duty-free shop in South Korea, or a specialty market in Vietnam, they will be deeply attracted by all kinds of "foreign goods" and are willing to spend a lot of time and money to find and buy, even if they may be treated unfairly in the process, it will not change their shopping enthusiasm and determination.
3. Expectations for travel experiences and a kind attitude towards others
In addition, Chinese tourists have good expectations and a unique mindset for overseas travel, hoping that through travel, they can broaden their horizons, enrich their experience, make friends from different countries and cultural backgrounds, and experience the sincerity and goodwill between people.
In their view, no matter what difficulties and obstacles they encounter, kindness and kindness to others are the most important thing, and they are also the power that can break down all kinds of barriers and misunderstandings. Therefore, even if they are treated unfairly in overseas travel, they will choose to face it with a tolerant and understanding attitude, believing that all difficulties and challenges will eventually usher in a beautiful solution and harvest.
3. How to view the encounters and choices of Chinese tourists in overseas travel
The phenomenon of Chinese tourists who are treated unfairly in overseas travel, but still choose to travel to countries where they may encounter discrimination and restrictions, involves many complex factors and issues, which require us to understand and think with an open and inclusive mind.
1. Reflection of cultural differences and historical legacies
First, the attitudes of countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam towards Chinese tourists reflect cultural differences and historical legacies between different countries. In the long-term historical and cultural exchanges, there are more or less estrangements and misunderstandings between countries, and this sentiment is often amplified and intensified at specific moments and events.
In particular, on sensitive issues such as the history of wars and territorial sovereignty, there are often complex emotional entanglements and differences of position among various countries, which will also affect the mood and attitude of the masses of the people, and produce a certain degree of xenophobia and hostility. Therefore, in order to solve such problems, it is necessary to enhance mutual understanding and friendly feelings among peoples of all countries through education and cultural exchanges, and to eliminate the barriers of cultural differences and historical estrangement.
2. Self-protection awareness and knowledge of the destination country
Secondly, the issue of unfair treatment of Chinese tourists in overseas tourism also needs to be taken seriously, and they do need to strengthen their awareness of self-protection and understanding of the destination country. In the current complex and volatile international situation, there are many uncertainties and fluctuations in the relationship between countries, and the security and risk challenges faced by Chinese tourists are also increasing.
Therefore, when choosing overseas tourist destinations and itinerary arrangements, they need to fully understand and assess the political, economic, security and other conditions of the destination country, take adequate risk prevention and security measures, avoid going to some countries and regions with potential safety hazards and unpopular Chinese tourists, and reduce unnecessary risks and troubles.
3. Calls and actions to safeguard the tourism environment and the rights and interests of tourists
Finally, Chinese tourists should seek legal ways to protect their rights and interests when they are harmed, and at the same time, they need the attention and support of the international community to safeguard their legitimate rights and dignity. Governments and tourism practitioners should also respond positively, jointly safeguard the tourism environment and the rights and interests of tourists, not improve the quality and level of foreign exchanges, promote friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation between countries, and achieve healthy development and mutual benefit and win-win results in the tourism industry.
In such a pluralistic and open world, exchanges and exchanges between countries are inevitable and precious, and we should face the existence of different countries and cultures with an inclusive and open mind, respect and understand each other's differences, and believe that through joint efforts and communication, we will be able to create a better and more harmonious environment for international exchanges.
epilogue
The encounters and choices of Chinese tourists in overseas travel reflect many complex and delicate issues in contemporary society, which require us to understand and think with a rational and peaceful attitude. Whether it is the mentality and behavior of Chinese tourists themselves, or the attitudes and measures of other countries towards Chinese tourists, more attention and discussion are needed, and the reasons and enlightenment of the reasons and enlightenment are jointly explored, so as to contribute wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind and promoting the cause of world peace and development.