Horrific! 7 staff members at China's Xinjiang Sayram Lake scenic spot beat up a driver

An alleged assault involving seven staff members at the Sayram Lake scenic spot in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has sparked outrage after video footage of the incident circulated online. The incident reportedly occurred on the afternoon of July 23, when a driver of a tourist vehicle became embroiled in a dispute with staff over ticketing issues.

According to a statement released by the Sayram Lake Scenic Spot Management Committee, the altercation began when a staff member was checking tickets and got into an argument with the driver. The statement described the event as a mutual fight, which then escalated with the involvement of multiple employees. Police were dispatched to the scene and intervened, separating the parties involved.

After reviewing surveillance footage and online videos, authorities confirmed that seven staff members had surrounded and beaten the driver. The management committee stated that the seven employees were summoned by the police on the evening of July 23 and taken into custody. They have since been dismissed from their positions. The committee also indicated that it would pursue further action based on the nature of the case and the driver's injuries, and would investigate the responsibility of ticketing and security management personnel.

Chinese netizens reacted strongly to the news, with many expressing disbelief and concern. Comments on social media platforms included sentiments like "It's 2026, and this is still happening," and "We dare not go to such a wild place." Some users drew parallels to organized crime, questioning the safety and civility of such tourist destinations.