Dire manners and 'uncivilised behaviour' of tourists is harming China's image, admits VP Wang Yang
The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some of its tourists are harming China's image overseas, a top official said. Vice-Premier Wang Yang singled out "talking loudly in public places, jay-walking, spitting and wilfully carving characters on items in scenic zones".
The dire manners and "uncivilised behaviour" of some of its tourists are harming China's image overseas, a top official said.
Vice-Premier Wang Yang singled out "talking loudly in public places, jay-walking, spitting and wilfully carving characters on items in scenic zones".
Improving the civilised quality of the citizens [is] ... the obligations of governments at all levels
Such bad manners were "often criticised by the media and have damaged the image of Chinese people and caused vicious impact", he said, according to the People's Daily website.
At a meeting on a new tourism law on Thursday, Wang said: "The quality and breeding of some tourists are not high yet."
As people get richer, foreign holidays are ever more popular. Destination countries, including debt-laden European states, have been easing visa restrictions to attract more tourists from China, but reports have emerged of complaints about etiquette.
A mainlander who had her son relieve himself in a bottle in a Hong Kong restaurant sparked online anger in February.