Things to note when traveling to Serbia. Do you need to tip in Serbia?
Serbia is actually not a very famous tourist city, but it still has some pretty good attractions. The following are the pre-trip preparations for going to Serbia. Only when you are prepared can you travel well. Let’s take a look at the relevant pre-trip preparations. About the climate
I went in July and I can be very responsible. Let me tell you, it’s not hot at all!
Maybe it’s because I was steamed in Shanghai. Except for Shanghai, it doesn’t feel hot anywhere. The temperature in Serbia in July and August is around 30 degrees Celsius. Sometimes the temperature is very high, but the wind blows you cool, and you won’t feel hot when standing in a cool place.
It rained one day when we were in Novi Sad, and we were both freezing. Therefore, everyone should check the weather in advance before going out. If it rains, be sure to wear long sleeves and long trousers, because it is really cold! About exchange rate and currency
The currency in Serbia is the dinar. 1RMB=15 dinars. You cannot exchange it directly in China. First go to the bank to exchange for euros, and then go to Serbia to exchange for local dinars.
After arriving in Serbia, you can exchange a smaller dinar at the airport for the fare from the airport to the hotel. (There is a self-service exchange machine at the airport. Just put the euros into the machine and it will spit out the dinars)
Then go to the center of Belgrade and exchange for dinars, Knez
Mihajlova pedestrian street There are Exchange logos everywhere. The exchange rate in the city center is better than at the airport. The exchange rate at the airport is about 1 euro = 117 dinars, and the exchange rate in the center of Belgrade is about 118 or 119. In Novi Sad the exchange rate is as high as 120, 121 or even 123.
So when you exchange dinars, don’t rush to exchange them all. Exchange them little by little, and then exchange them when you are almost finished. If you go to Novi Sad, the exchange rate in Novi Sad will be higher. . About communications
There are no Serbian phone cards sold in China. There are no phone cards sold at Belgrade Airport.
You can buy it at the business office on KnezMihajlova pedestrian street in Belgrade. There are two types of business halls, one is called VIP and the other is Telenor
. Similar to China Mobile and Telecom. As shown in the picture below, you can enter the store if you find these signs.
I stayed for 13 days and bought a VIP phone card. A card is about 25 yuan and can be used for 7 days. It has unlimited data and can make phone calls with people traveling with you, but not with others. Telephone.
Buy the card and let the salesperson help you open the card. It is very convenient. Remember, don’t throw away the card with the SIM card. There is a string of numbers on it. You will need this string of numbers if there is a problem with your card.
After 7 days, the card at this station will expire. At that time, you can go to the store to directly add 20 yuan to this card and continue to use it, or you can buy a new card and ask the salesperson to re-use it. It's very convenient to help you open it. Mobile phone business hall, as shown below. About tipping
Serbia is a tipping country, but it is not mandatory. I usually give the money in round numbers, so I don’t have to change it. Sometimes I forget to leave a tip, but it’s no different. Serbian people are still very enthusiastic, haha.
About tax rebate
In Serbia, I bought some Swarovski jewelry and watches, which are indeed much cheaper than in China. Including tax rebate, a classic swan necklace costs less than 500 In RMB, we asked the store clerk if we could get a tax refund. The clerk told me that we could get a refund and we happily bought it.
After I made the purchase, I learned that the tax refund method in Serbia is that after buying the goods, you take the tax refund slip to the airport to have it stamped, and then return to the store with your passport within half a year to get the tax refund! At that time, I I’m so confused~~This is making it more difficult for us to get a tax refund so that we can’t get a tax refund. . Alas, helpless. Aeroflot
Advantages: The flight is smooth, the service is good, and the speed is fast.
Disadvantages: WIFI is quite expensive.
When I used to fly Emirates, I could buy 1G of air data for 1 US dollar. Aeroflot’s 100 megabits costs more than 100 RMB, which is a rip off!
In addition, Aeroflot’s security aisle requires an additional fee, which costs about 700 RMB for two people.
(Very cheating)