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Chinese tour

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noun

Slang: Usually Offensive.
  1. a tour in which visitors are shown only what those in charge want them to see.


Sensitive Note

See Chinese.

Etymology

Origin of Chinese tour

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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We join the throngs of Chinese tour groups walking through white marble gates.

From BBC Nov. 18, 2024

China punished South Korea with boycotts of its products and a ban on Chinese tour groups visiting South Korea.

From Economist Nov. 2, 2017

Cody competes for hotel stays with Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone and Chinese tour buses generally spend more time, often two nights, in those other communities.

From Washington Times Aug. 2, 2017

Nine Chinese tour operators have incorporated Belfast and Dublin into their UK tour itineraries so far on the back of the visa waiver, Henry said.

From Reuters Jul. 20, 2012

In addition to hiring Chinese sales staff, the malls in Dubai have begun to decorate for Chinese New Year and are making sure that Chinese tour groups stop at all the major malls.

From New York Times May 2, 2012

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