Travel agency responds to attack on Chinese tourists in Marseille, France: Route changed to Switzerland

,.For days on end, from Paris to Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille… The protests and unrest triggered by the “police shooting of a teenager” incident in France have not only affected local social security but have also put Chinese citizens and overseas Chinese in France in crisis.

In response, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in France remind Chinese citizens traveling in France to enhance their safety precautions.

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,“+12”,.According to her, travel agencies have now reached an agreement with tourists to arrange all subsequent itineraries within Switzerland to avoid potential dangers.The tour group has now left France and traveled to Switzerland.

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.On the 29th, the third day of the demonstration, due to the organization of a memorial march for the deceased teenager that day, the French Ministry of the Interior deployed 40,000 police officers for a curfew, four times the manpower from the previous day, but was still unable to prevent the violence from occurring.

13.On the morning of the 30th, reporters from the European Times saw shop windows smashed along both sides of Avenue de Choisy, with large sections of glass falling onto the sidewalk. Several cars and motorcycles on the roadside were burned down to their frames, leaving a chaotic and shocking scene.

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,,630,,,,,,,,.In case of an emergency, please call the police immediately and contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in France for assistance.

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,,.Carry emergency medicine, pay attention to food hygiene.The itinerary is well arranged to avoid travel fatigue.Be cautious when choosing travel activities, avoid blindly seeking thrills and adventure, and pay attention to water safety.

For activities that are higher risk, physically demanding, or highly stressful, it is recommended to be accompanied by family members.

,,.The traffic safety situation in southern France is relatively complex, with poor traffic order, a high number of motorcycles traveling at fast speeds, and some narrow road sections, which makes traffic accidents highly likely.Choose self-driving tours cautiously, and remember to purchase relevant traffic insurance; plan your travel route reasonably before departure, understand the road conditions and local traffic rules in detail, and avoid dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, drunk driving, and fatigued driving; always wear a seatbelt while driving to ensure safety; use crosswalks when crossing the street and never run red lights.

,,.Closely monitor the local security situation and avoid traveling to high-risk areas such as northern Marseille.Do not carry large amounts of cash and avoid displaying valuables.When leaving your parked car, do not leave any packages on the seats to avoid having the windows smashed.Do not leave valuables in your hotel room, avoid wearing expensive jewelry, and do not carry valuable items with you.Avoid going out late at night, try to travel with others, and report to the police promptly in case of theft or robbery.

,,.Stay in touch with family and friends during your trip and regularly check in to let them know you’re safe.

Keep your passport and visa safe. It is advised to keep copies of your passport and visa and store them separately from the originals for emergencies.If your passport is lost, please report it to the police immediately, get it canceled, and contact the consulate general to apply for a replacement travel document.

,,.Abide by French laws and regulations, respect local customs, avoid loud noise and rowdiness in public places, be modest and courteous, treat others kindly, and travel civilly.

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