#Switzerland a special train for Chinese tourists

Switzerland a special train for Chinese tourists

A special train for Chinese tourists was launched at a mountain resort in Switzerland, following pressure on cultural differences. The move was poorly received in China, with the newspaper Global Times report that "Internet" Chinese have criticized the report, arguing that the increase in the number of Asian tourists would help the Swiss economy.
Swiss newspaper Blick reported that some tourists visiting Mount Rigi in the Swiss Alps became furious with Chinese tourists crowding the hallways when taking pictures of the station.
There are also reports of rudeness in packed cars, and some even say they have seen tourists spit on the floor. source http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/swiss-resort-launches-special-train-for-chinese-tourists-due-to-cultural-differences-10478145.html



Peter Pfenniger, head of Rigi Bahnen says the huge influx of visitors from Asia had brought the ailing railway company on the right track, but "their strong presence is a challenge" half .Almost visitors Mont Rigi foreigners are Chinese, following an advertising campaign after management of the mountain has partnered with an organization of the Chinese Mount Emei.
To increase tension, special trains were created to tourist groups from Asia. The toilets are now cleaned more regularly, and signs have been put in place, "showing how to use them properly," the paper reports. feinniger also said Chinese tourists will not be prevented from boarding ordinary trains.
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