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Chinese calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy writing scams in China

Last updated on 30 Apr 2019
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How it works:

  • Version 1: on the pavement, a Chinese calligrapher asks for your name and writes it down on a scroll. An inflated fee is then asked.
  • Version 2: a Chinese calligrapher offers a free piece or poem. If you agree, he starts writing immediately and then claims that there is a (inflated) charge for the scroll.

Places to beware:

  • Beijing: Summer Palace, Forbidden City
  • Shanghai: Jade Buddha Temple
  • Shenzhen: Shenzhen Window of the World

What to do:

  • Nothing is free. Make sure to negotiate a price first and that there are no hidden fees.
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