Checking into a hotel should be a moment of relaxation and excitement, whether you're on a long-awaited holiday or a work trip. But for many travellers, an unsettling thought lingers - what if hidden cameras are watching? With reports surfacing about secret surveillance in hotel rooms, the fear of being unknowingly recorded has become all too real. One woman in China, however, decided to fight back in a creative and practical way, proving that sometimes, a little ingenuity is all you need to reclaim your privacy. The woman has come up with a resourceful and effective way to shield herself from potential hidden cameras in hotel rooms, the South China Moring Post reported.
Using nothing more than a rope and a large piece of fabric, she created a makeshift tent over her bed, ensuring she sleeps without the nagging fear of surveillance.
Her clever hack has ignited discussions on the importance of privacy in hotel accommodations.
Known only by her surname, Dang, the woman hails from Luoyang in central Henan province. In a video she recently shared, she demonstrates how travellers can construct a temporary tent to cover their hotel room beds. However, she has deliberately chosen not to disclose the name or location of the hotel where she implemented her idea.
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"I have read many reports about hotel guests being surveilled by spy cameras. It seems nearly impossible to safeguard ourselves from prying eyes. This deeply concerns me," Dang shared with the Yangcheng Evening News.
Initially, Dang considered purchasing a tent to use inside hotel rooms, but she quickly dismissed the idea due to the expense and the space constraints they often present.
Instead, she opted for a more affordable and practical alternative, a large dust sheet, typically used to cover furniture, along with a sturdy rope.
"You can tie the rope to a high point, such as cabinet handles, curtain tracks, or wall hooks. By hanging the dustcloth on the rope and securing it with the bed's edge, you can create a tent since the fabric is quite lightweight," Dang elaborated.
She further added, "This method is simple. The materials required are inexpensive and it yields quite satisfactory results." Her video showed the dimensions of her makeshift privacy tent, measuring 1.7 metres in height, 2 metres in length, and 2 metres in width.
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It remains unclear whether Dang was travelling for business or leisure, nor has she disclosed whether she frequently stays in hotels.
Incidents involving hidden cameras in hotel rooms continue to spark outrage across mainland Chinese social media. Many travellers have reported distressing experiences of discovering covert surveillance devices during their stays.
Amid growing concerns, Guangdong province in southern China made history in February by becoming the first region in the country to implement stringent regulations requiring hotels to guarantee that no surveillance devices are installed inside guest rooms. This directive falls under the newly introduced Guangdong Hotel Industry Safety Management Rule.
Dang's innovative privacy solution has struck a chord with many, with online users lauding her for her creativity and ingenuity.
"This woman is both creative and intelligent. She offers us a simple and effective way to safeguard our privacy," remarked one internet user. Another user commented: "It's a good idea. But I cannot help but wonder what one can do when going to the toilet or taking a shower."
