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Other Tourist Scams in Chengdu, China
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Chengdu — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Kyoto, Beijing, and Shanghai.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Chengdu
How it works
Young people posing as art students approach tourists and invite them to their "graduation exhibition." Once inside, they use high-pressure sales tactics to sell overpriced mass-produced prints and canvases, making tourists feel obligated to buy.
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11 total warnings across all categories