Question 1

What is the "Fake Chinese Medicine Consultation" scam in Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Street-level practitioners near tourist districts offer free pulse readings or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) consultations, then diagnose serious conditions and prescribe expensive herbal remedies costing hundreds of dollars. The diagnoses are fabricated and the remedies are overpriced or ineffective. Some remedies contain undisclosed substances. Avoid any free TCM consultations offered on the street. If you want a genuine TCM consultation, use a licensed hospital-affiliated TCM clinic booked through your hotel. Never purchase herbal remedies from street vendors.

Question 2

What is the "Baiyun Mountain Cable Car Unofficial Ticket Sellers" scam in Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized ticket resellers outside Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area gate sell counterfeit or heavily marked-up cable car and entry tickets. Some tickets appear genuine but have already been used or are for different access zones, leaving visitors unable to enter and without recourse. Refund demands are met with aggression. Buy all Baiyun Mountain tickets at official booths inside the main entrance gate or via the official WeChat mini-program. Do not purchase from vendors stationed on the road leading up to the gate.

Other Tourist Scams in Guangzhou

Fake Chinese Medicine Consultation

Baiyun Mountain Cable Car Unofficial Ticket Sellers

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