Pickpocket: modus operandi
By WANHU | 6/13/2010 9:02:17 PM
On June 4 (evening), I was with some friends buying things at the Luohu Walmart, and I sensed a man of aropund 35+ was following us. I observed that he had been followibng me for the past 15 minutes and kept his distance. When we came out of the premises he stopped following me and I let my guard down. My Chinese niece called me and I answered her, and suddenly my nephew who was about 5 metres in front jumped and caught a 10 year-old girl, trying to rummage my sling bag while I was answeing the call.
The man who was following me, suddenly came and took the girl away. From their faces, he could be her father or her relative. I felt sad that he was probably teaching her in this art of stealing. What would happen if the victim vents his anger on the girl if she gets caught?
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Theft and Robbery Cases
By VIGORHE | 10/16/2009 5:15:17 AM
Theft and robbery cases frequently occur in Guangzhou. Security status might be improved with the Asian Games approaching.
Helpful advices are given to tourists who are going to visit Guangzhou as follows:
1. Remember to take legal cabs to hotels you reserve in advance when you arrive at the airport
2. Never walking on the street or go sightseeing alone at night.
3.Don't place over CNY 200 cash in your purses or pockets , don't carry briefcases or handbags to go shopping at night-time.
4.Do take metro instead of buses on which hidden pickpockets are sitting or standing.
5.Don't walk along narrow or crowded streets.
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Know your Yuan
By LAR19 | 3/9/2008 10:58:52 AM
<A>The only time I had any issues of anyone attempting to take advantage of me because I was a traveler was in Guangzhou. In a film shop by the White Swan hotel, I went in to purchase a couple of trinkets that our son had shown an interest in. When I went to pay for them I should have gotten 5 Yuan back but instead got the lower 5 denomonation. I looked at the shop keeper with my hand still extended and the change that she had given me and simply stated boo (no). She looked surprized and immediatedly apologized and gave me the correct change of 5 Yuan. Get to know the currency! Also only exchange your currency at your hotel or bank of China.
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FLOWER GIRLS
By TEKNOMED | 8/19/2006 2:06:37 AM
Beware of little girls selling flowers along the embakment of the Pearl River especially at the entrance of the Pier where you join the Pearl River Cruise. They will cling onto your legs and won't let go until a ransom is paid.
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Guangzhou is dangerous???
By CALIFORNIA | 1/10/2006 8:39:31 AM
Guangzhou is a beautiful city,but it is also dangerous in some places!Especially around the railway station!And you should better go to the subway directly from the railway station,don't go out!!!There are many thieves,jostler and spoliator!!!
Pls pay more attention to your bags when you are in the public places!
Take care!!!
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Electronic
By PACO | 11/17/2004 9:52:36 AM
The place where I lived in Shenzhen (my company offered me the apartment) was falling apart and the electrics were really dangerous. But... and there are of course some great apartments there, some people I know had wonderful places.
Be aware of possible dangers with the electrics.
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shenzhen lowu shopping center
By ELSA | 5/23/2004 1:39:43 PM
At Lowu shopping center tall girls in high slit chongsams standing next to escalators will hand you a leaflet. Once you take it they will follow you. to escort you to a restaurant on the top floor be prepared to pay sky high prices for the food!
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Crossing the HK/Mainland border
By MRMEACH | 4/18/2004 4:08:40 AM
Travel as light as possible. Whether you cross the border at the Lowu train station or via the routes taken by shuttle buses and taxis, you will be required to handle your luggage a lot. It's a pain.
I've heard good things about the Ferry. It supposedly takes about half the time and isn't so crowded. I'm pretty sure its more expensive but probably not so much more as to be a real concern.
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