Yunnan Low-Cost Tour Groups Persist Despite Crackdowns

CCTV reporters went undercover on a low-cost tour in Yunnan, finding that a 999-yuan six-day-five-night package actually forced shopping, with a quarter of the itinerary spent in shops. Industry insiders point to a chain of subcontracting and shopping commissions behind low-cost tours, making them difficult to eradicate despite years of regulatory efforts.