Guidelines issued for mainland residents traveling to Taiwan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-06-23 07:40

Travel agencies and mainland residents should not conduct economic, cultural or other exchanges on their visits to Taiwan, say the guideline of the Cross-Straits Tourism Association (CSTA).

The CSTA has published three guidelines for mainland tourists traveling to Taiwan, which have been posted on the National Tourism Administration's website www.cnta.gov.cn.

Mainland travelers have been warned not to gamble, buy or sell pornography material or narcotics, or indulge in other activities that can hamper mainland-Taiwan ties.

CSTA accredited mainland travel agencies have to submit the names of all mainland tourists' to the authorities.

The guidelines explain the role and management of mainland guides to Taiwan, mainland tourists' registration with CSTA and what they should not do on the island.

Travel agencies have to report to the authorities if a mainland tourist refuses to leave the island after the visit is over.