Asia is one of tourist destinations, but there are many unscrupulous people who try to spoil your holiday.

Maybe you've heard stories of misguided tourists? Sometimes for money, and sometimes much worse.

course, you always think you're smart enough to not be deceived.

advertisers improved art of deception so well that it is now very easy to fall into their trap. As an avid traveler, I think a warning from the Lonely Planet will be very useful.

Here are some common scams - should know:

Gem scam - Bangkok: Thailand

This is one of the oldest scam in Bangkok. Although tourists warned, but people still fall for this trick.

scam usually occurs around the Grand Palace, where you can tell that the palace is closed due to the arrival of a king or any special ceremony that was going on. Then you recommend to visit another temple, which can be reached on a tuk-tuk transport, and then go back to the Grand Palace.

Be careful when buying gems in Bangkok.

driver-friendly tuk-fat will begin to tell you about a special action of the Government of precious stones only for a day or the ultra-exclusive sales. Then he will take you to the store where you will be tricked into blaze shards of glass, which are the precious stones.

Scam works with other products, such as gold, silver, silk, or all the what you're interested. Drivers from the store gets a commission if a customer buys something.

«I was with my sister and my sister bought some gems. Until now, we do not know this or not, "said a tourist.

writer Andrew Sia, was lucky not to fall into a scam, since he already knew about her:" I was in the direction of the palace, when someone came up to me and said that the palace was closed. I ignored him and continued to go «.

« I am very impressed by the fact that Thailand is doing, how they inform - the big signs in front of popular tourist attractions, tourists are warned about possible fraud. Gem scam has been explained on the blackboard in front of the famous shopping center in Bangkok. "Adds the writer.

However, we advise tourists not to believe in a direct warning, as they are all in one.

« What can you to do is go to the main entrance and find out for yourself. You will see that the Grand Palace is open for tourist visits, despite the fact that you said «.

Batik scam: Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta known for its arts and crafts, but beware - there are many scams. In this area, common crooks.

According to an eyewitness, this is as follows: in the store, you could come well-dressed people. The man said that he finances batik gallery and invited to participate and see the pictures that were on the same street.

Ibid try to sell you a fake.

Tuk-tuk/taxi scam: Bangkok, Jakarta, Cambodia, Vietnam, Manila, Kuala Lumpur

This scam occurs almost throughout Asia. You order a tuk-tuk or taxi driver takes you to your destination, and you always will be disagreements over the fare.

Tip: before you get on a tuk-tuk, be sure to price. Must agree beforehand on a price, the number of destinations, travel time and number of passengers.

If you want to be in several places, inform the driver and tell him how long you will be in each location. In addition, clarify the value of all the fat-fat, or one person.

driver can be rude and aggressive. If there are disagreements, you will surround his friends.

«We agreed on a price in Chinatown before, but when we arrived at their destination, he asked to pay the price twice as much as agreed", reports tourist. After that shouting match.

«It was quite scary as there is a risk that it could harm us. ».

There are several taxi companies, which are more reliable, but if you are in Jakarta, use a taxi Bluebird, because they are the most reliable.

Excess baggage in China

This scam occurs mainly in China and transport hubs. Writer Tom Glayster, 32, was walking through the streets of Kunming City, when he was approached by a friendly fellow who introduced himself as the manager of the local bus station and said he wanted to improve my English.

«In During our conversation, I gave the details of my departure to Vietnam, "reminds the writer. "I forgot about the guy until I saw him at the bus station. He was very happy to see me and we got on a bus to show me where my place ».

« Manager "took the ticket and said that everything was fine except for one - backpack was overweight.

«This raises a red flag! I was asked to pay for the extra weight, but I refused to cooperate or trust him. He said that there may be security problems with the bus station, but I insisted on calling the police. »

After the insults, intimidation and even tried to hit," manager "gave up after 30 minutes and the bus left.

« It was very scared because I did not know the consequences of the road. »

writer Abby Lu, 29, was the victim of fraud overweight.

« I was Airport Guangzhou, where the guy with the official view came to me at the front desk, "says Lu. "I checked the suitcase, which was overweight, but in my experience, I know that for domestic flights are not limitations on weight.»

guy said that she had to pay for overweight, but he can "solve" it for her at a discounted price.

advised to ignore these people and report them to the airport authorities.