CRI听力:Chinese Tourists in the Eyes of African Tour Guides

Now let's cast our eyes on Kenya and take a look at how African tour guides view Chinese tourists.

CRI's Cao Yuwei has more.

Reporter:

Recent media reports of Chinese tourists in Kenya throwing things at wild animals and shouting loudly has sparked dissatisfaction among locals.

Several Kenyan tour guides have been interviewed about the issue. They say that on the whole, Chinese visitors have left them good impressions.

They describe Chinese tourists as enthusiastic and nature-loving, and note that they even become sad when it's time to say goodbye to the wild animals.

Ashton is one of the local tour guides.

"They (Chinese tourists) will basically watch the wild animals. And when they are here, they take photos. When it's done, it's done. They tell you 'quickly, quickly, let's go' and make more photos. If it's one hour they have, they make use of it. If they have eight days, they have to make use of the eight days. There is no resting."

Guo Bingdi is the product manager of the central and eastern African region with U-Tour travel agency.

"Sometimes Chinese tourists get excited at the sight of African Big Five game. They would throw things to attract the attention of the animals. This is against the rules of the park. In such cases punishments will definitely be dealt."

He Wenping is director of African research office with China Academy of Social Sciences,

"Chinese tourists are actually ambassadors of interpersonal diplomacy. They represent the image of a new China whose economic status has been on the rise."

She adds that Chinese tourists should learn more about African tribal culture and customs so as to avoid unnecessary troubles.

For CRI, I'm Cao Yuwei.