Chinese here told to be alert

Chinese tourists visiting Sri Lanka have been warned to remain cautious because of various incidents that had happened here, Chinese media reported today.

In recent years, China has become the second largest source of visitors to Sri Lanka, but Chinese tourists arriving in the country have faced a lot of inconvenience and problems, Xinhua reported.

Statistics have revealed that in the first seven months of the year, there had been 46 tourist-related accidents registered in the Chinese Embassy, including three cases of drowning which had led to two deaths.

More than 30 cases of theft, one rape case, one case of snake-bite, two instances of tourists falling off a train and three cases of tourists being harassed

In March, two robberies of Chinese tourists had been reported in Colombo, which left one tourist injured and hospitalized

at the Immigration Department were also reported. In addition, some Chinese tourists who were suspected of having stolen jewellry had not been allowed to leave Sri Lanka. In March, two robberies of Chinese tourists had been reported in Colombo, which left one tourist injured and hospitalized.

Chinese authorities in Sri Lanka have called on Chinese tourists to observe local tourism rules, understand local regulations and customs, and enhance their awareness of local food, lodging, transportation, sightseeing and shopping to ensure a safe journey in the country.