Other Tourist Scams in Guangzhou, China
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Guangzhou — 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 4, 2026
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Other Scams Scams
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Total in Guangzhou
How it works
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.
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9 total warnings across all categories