Re: Chinese Tourists in Perspective


Suddenly all the talk about complaining against the Malaysian govt over
handling of the ear squats etc died down - you racist people - Malay women
not human beings?


"....lobert......" <lobert@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> adchin wrote:
> > Riglin wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> That's true. When do you see Chinese tourists carrying handful of
> >> shopping bags walking around. They don't seems to be buying anything
> >> at all. All window shopping only and comparing prices here with those
> >> in China. Almost always end up saying our prices here is way to high
> >> than theirs in China. That's for comsumer products like cameras,
> >> watches, electronic items, etc.
> >>
> >
> > What they say is totally 100% true. Their branded fakes are even higher
> > quality than our fakes, and are way cheaper too. Even fakes like Rolex,
> > or clothing like Versace, they got grades one you know, like this is
> > Grade 1 Versace fake shirt, and that is Grade 3 Versace fake shirt, and
> > all have different price.
> >
> >> As for souvenirs, I've no idea. Anyone got any info?
> >>
> >
> > My friend who operates a small souvenir and traditional food ( cakes,
> > biscuits, etc... ) shop in Gurney Plaza says that the largest foreign
> > customer base is Singaporeans, who are very good customers, partly
> > because his brand is over 90 years old, and the SIngaporeans recognize
> > the brand. His sales to China, Middle East, etc... customers are quite
> > fairly divided and about the same in terms of volumes. SOme of his
> > biscuits got the Halal certificate, and so he is able to make sales to
> > this middle east market.
> >
> > What I know for sure is that Chinese tourists don't go to Kek Lok Si
> > temple for a visit, as a part of the tour, for all operators. Some
> > offer this trip, some don't. Like I mean, they want to see a temple
> > here ah ?? You watch kung fu movies on Astro ?? All those temples in
> > the movies, serials, they are all in one way or another, real sites. My
> > friend's wife who sells gift items in the walkway leading up to the Kek
> > Lok Si steps, she says, her most customers are Singaporeans and locals
> > from out of Penang city people.
>
> These China tour groups are not paying groups, they probably pay for
> their airfare only, their foods and lodging are free, even the
> sightseeing tours are free. They rush through Hong Kong, Macua,
> Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand during the short trip. The tour
> operators make money from the commission when they brought them to the
> "tourist shops".


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