Chinese tourists warned of expensive counterfeits in Siem Reap

PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) — Chinese Tourism companies have warned their citizens visiting Siem Reap province not to buy gifts or souvenirs from vendors for fear of expensive counterfeit products.

 A tourist guide in Ankor Wat, Siem Reap said that this happens a lot because many Chinese tourism agencies haven’t yet prepared any programs to inform their tourists about the fake items.

 The guide said the warning issued by the Chinese agencies have negatively effected the income of shop owners which also affects the Cambodian guides, who receive some benefits from the shop owners when they lead the tourists to their shops.

 The Chinese tourists were given warnings in Siem Reap after many complaints were recieved of counterfeit souvenirs at very expensive prices. …

The Cambodia Herald Staff
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