Chinese warned about Hollywood Walk of Fame  

好莱坞星光大道游商宰中国游客 强卖事件频发

据美国《世界日报》报道，好莱坞星光大道6月发生游民刺死游客事件后，当地治安并没有好转。中国游客和学生最近多次在中国大戏院门口遭遇强买CD和强拍照事件，中国游客感慨，作为洛杉矶地标的星光大道竟然成为乌烟瘴气的捞金场所。[查看全文]

(ECNS) -- Tour guides have warned Chinese visitors about potential threats at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, including aggressive panhandlers, according to the World Journal (US).

Security at the tourist spot has not improved since a visitor's death last month and more panhandlers are targeting Chinese visitors, the report said.

The TCL Chinese Theatre was packed with tourists Monday, attracting beggars and costumed street performers who demanded money to pose in pictures. They were particularly enthusiastic about Chinese visitors, and behaved rudely when refused.

Tony Yu, a tourist guide, said several Chinese students were charged 20 dollars after being stopped and forced to take photos with a panhandler last week. Others were forced to buy 10-dollar CDs and not given change after handing over a 20 dollar bill.

Another tourist guide named Tom Liang said he always tells Chinese tourists to be careful when approaching anyone on the street.

Ada Hu, a tourist from Beijing, said she was molested by street performers after she refused to take photos with transients.

Danny Chao, a local police officer, advised tourists to ask for prices before taking photos and buying things. Visitors should call 911 if a dispute arises, he added.

Christine Calderon, 23, of Lynwood, California, was stabbed to death Tuesday evening after she took pictures of three panhandlers and refused to pay $1 for it, according to reports.