Chinese tourist ends up living in a German refugee home for 12 days after trying to report his lost wallet to police and being mistaken for an asylum seeker

Brings a whole new meaning to a takeaway. You have got to see the funny side.

The great European Vacation

Good story.

You just can't make this up!! Poor guy but at least a story to tell the grandkids!!

While I really hate the expression that is so over-used on this site - YOU COULDN'T MAKE IT UP!!!

I'm sorry but that is kind of funny (I know that makes me a bad person)

that what happened when people's have a tunnel vision!

Next carry on series is ....... ........Carry on Angela

You couldn't make it up!

Very funny, obviously not for the poor man. Made me give a little chuckle. Germany really have lost their way. I might ship out of the UK and go to a Euro country. Did you know you are given 55 euros a day if you are a seeker over there ?

I know I shouldn't be laughing but it's just so funny!

Language guides can come in handy when you travel abroad.

So much for German efficiency. Embarrassing.

Well I rather fancy a free board & lodging (with pocket money!) in Germany, so would the same stunt work for me?

Why didn't they get him an interpreter?

"Lost in translation 2" - coming to cinema near you.

I'm very much looking forward to the review of his journey on tripadvisor. (Like everyone else, I suppose that he'll complain about the "tired decor".)

Scary that they know nothing about these people. Zero communication yet he is allowed a home and given money

I don't speak Chinese and I've travelled in China. Away from the cities it's difficult to ensure you get on the right train or bus and order the food you want. I can really sympathise with this man and I hope he has a good sense of humour.

Did anyone think to get an interpreter on the phone?? In this day & age, there really is no excuse for this mess up!!