The September 11 cases cover unagreed shopping, add-ons, shops disguised as attractions, unreasonably cheap tours and false no-shopping promises. International visitors should record operator, itinerary, shopping, add-ons and transport before paying.
Five risks shown by the cases
The ministry's sixth batch includes unagreed shopping, unagreed paid add-ons, shops packaged as attractions, below-cost tours, and later charges after promises such as no shopping or no hidden cost. Although the cases come from several regions, the booking tests apply to Jingdezhen and regional routes.
A low price alone is not the only issue. Ask whether it covers the promised service and conceals retail commissions or mandatory extras. A short-video pitch and chat screenshot may not identify the responsible operator.
Write six items before payment
Verify the travel agency or vehicle operator and record date, group, vehicle, driver or guide boundary, attractions and stop times. Itemize tickets, meals, parking, waiting, overtime, transfers and cancellation. Put no-shopping and no-add-on promises in the contract.
A studio, ceramic shop or market can be a visitor's voluntary stop, but must not be disguised as mandatory or backed by a threat for not buying. Use a separate object and order record for valuable ceramics rather than mixing them into tour cost.
Evidence for international visitors
Keep the licensed entity name, contract, payee, invoice or receipt, full chat history and screenshots of the offer. Ask for written confirmation of changes. Do not leave the passport with a guide or driver for long periods or pay a surprise mandatory charge to an unidentified personal account.
If a dispute occurs, prioritize safety, record time, place, vehicle and people, then use 12345, the national culture-market reporting platform, consumer channels or police according to the issue. This explains risk recognition and is not case-specific legal advice.