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Monday, 28th February 2005 (5210 views)

The most famous toilet in Hong Kong is to lose some of its promotion due to staff behaviour.<br/><br/>Made from solid gold and encrusted with gems, the $9.7 million toilet, situated at the 3D-Gold jewellery store in Kowloon attracts hosts of tourists.<br/><br/>However, after staff members were said to be rude to customers, the unique item is no longer included in the Hong Kong Tourism Board's good service scheme.<br/><br/>As a result the jeweller be removed from official maps and literature.<br/><br/>The store is not concerned by the move however, claiming that it attracts around 5,000 to 6,000 tourists per day.<br/><br/>A company spokesman told South China Morning Post: "We don't think there will be any impact on our business because it is a must-visit destination."<br/><br/>The toilet was built in 2001 and is made from 24-carat gold. In addition, the toilet bowls, wash basins, toilet brushes, toilet paper holders, mirror frames, wall-mounted chandeliers and even wall tiles and doors are all made of solid gold.<br/><br/>Even the floor people walk on is embedded with a number of 900 gram gold bars.<img src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=7908767"/>

 

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