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Slum Tourists: When Wealthy People Toured Chinatown ‘For Fun’

Ridiculous History

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Taking a Tour of the Opium Dens

The opium den was sold to the slum tourist as though it were the central focus of life for chinese immigrants and chinese americans in new york. That's where you get the real slice of life, which was patently untrue. Out of towners could get duped or ripped off with this. And also, let's not forget, if you were like one of these rich people, you would be a target. You'd be a mark. The panta here is top notched. I know, you're inexperienced, like, very green, and someone's kind of giving you the tour because they want to give you that authentic experiencetat you're paying

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