What should you pay attention to when traveling to Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore? Please see additional answers below
Tips for traveling in Southeast Asia
In order to enable all of you to have a happy and successful vacation, we have specially prepared the following precautions for you, please refer to them.
1. Preparation before going abroad
Passport and ID card: light, strong, locked suitcase (preferably wheeled and towable); toothpaste, toothbrush, slippers (hotels usually do not provide them); umbrella; commonly used personal medicines ; Enough film and batteries (because the prices abroad are very expensive).
Clothing: Bring mainly summer clothes and casual clothes, and prepare a jacket and shorts to keep out the cold.
2. Entry and Exit Instructions
1. When entering and exiting China Customs, please line up in the order of the team list. Leaving or jumping in line without permission is not allowed. Pay attention to the one-meter line.
2． Please do not make loud noises or run around at the customs. If you encounter special circumstances, don't be nervous, please ask the team leader to handle it.
3. Sometimes the customs clearance time will be longer, especially on holidays when there are many people, so you must obey the tour leader's arrangements and wait patiently.
4. The immigration card is divided into two pages, the upper and lower pages. The upper leaflet will be taken back by the border inspection personnel when entering the customs. Please keep the lower leaflet in your passport and use it when exiting the customs.
5. China Customs stipulates that the following items must be declared truthfully: such as professional cameras, video cameras, laptop computers, etc. Each person can bring 20,000 yuan in RMB and 5,000 yuan in US dollars (or about 38,000 Hong Kong dollars). When returning to the country, each person is limited to 400 duty-free cigarettes and 2 bottles of alcohol; large items (such as professional cameras, camcorders, laptops, etc.) must pay customs duties. Reactionary, superstitious and pornographic publications and audio-visual products are strictly prohibited from being brought into the country.
6． Remember not to carry things for strangers when passing customs to avoid unnecessary trouble.
3. Catering
Mainly includes team lunch (10 people per table) and buffet. If guests have taboos on certain foods, please inform the tour leader in advance so that proper arrangements can be made in advance. We apologize for any lack of care. Breakfast in Thailand is served in the hotel (buffet) where you stay. Food in the buffet restaurant cannot be taken out of the restaurant. You can only enjoy it in the restaurant. Please choose an appropriate amount and do not waste food. When picking up food, please queue up consciously. You will be responsible for your own meals during the free time in Hong Kong (the meal fee for this period is not included in the tour price). Group members can bring their own favorite snacks.
Four. Accommodation
1. Take good care of the hotel facilities. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bed. Do not throw cigarette butts on the carpet. The bathroom floor is slippery when exposed to water. Please be careful. You can spread bath towels on the floor to prevent slipping. Be careful not to overflow the bathroom water and wet the carpet.
2． Please refrain from making loud noises in hotels and public places to avoid disturbing others.
3. Do not leave the room in your pajamas. Please do not wear slippers in hotel public areas and affiliated restaurants and bars.
4. Some hotels have pay TV services. Please consult your escort before checking in to avoid unnecessary charges.
5. Telephone calls in hotels are very expensive. It is recommended to buy magnetic phone cards or use coin-operated phones. The dialing method is as follows:
In Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong: 001 + 86 + domestic city area code (omitting the leading 0) + phone number
In Malaysia and Macau: 00＋86＋domestic city area code (omitting the leading 0)＋telephone number
6. There are generally no thermos bottles and boiling water in hotel rooms. (Some hotels are equipped with electric kettles)
7. There are snacks in the room and wine and beverages in the small refrigerator, but they are relatively expensive to pay for. If you need to eat, it is best to check the price first to avoid embarrassing situations at checkout.
8. There are free safes at the hotel front desk or in the room to provide you with services.
9. Accommodation is a standard room for two people. We will try our best to provide accommodation convenience for couples. If there is a single man or a woman in the group, the team leader has the right to make appropriate adjustments based on the actual situation. Please cooperate with the group members.
10． When leaving the hotel, take your hotel business card with you in case you get lost.
5. Transportation
1. The use of mobile phones, BP machines, and game consoles is prohibited inside the aircraft. Otherwise, according to the law, you will be fined until criminal liability is investigated.
Smoking is prohibited in the waiting hall and cabin. Please obey instructions and respect the rights of others.
2． The free baggage allowance for each passenger is 20 kilograms, and the size cannot exceed 40×60×100 cm. The weight of carry-on items is limited to 5 kg, and the volume cannot exceed 20×40×55 cm. Overweight baggage must be paid for by yourself.
3. In order to maintain hygiene in the tourist car, smoking, spitting and littering are not allowed in the car; please do not bring durian on board, and be careful not to drip juice on the car when eating fruit on the car; due to the hot weather in Southeast Asia, The air-conditioning on the tour bus is relatively cold, so please bring your own clothes to avoid catching a cold.
6. Safety
1. Personal safety: Pay attention to traffic safety when walking, and use crosswalks when crossing the road. Vehicles in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Macao all drive on the left, which is contrary to our country; you should choose various motorized games according to your physical condition; when swimming , please take care of each other and do not go out alone; try not to go out at night, and do not interact with strangers. If you go out, please inform the tour guide or group leader. It is best to do group activities.
2． Property security: Personal money and valuables should be carried with you or stored in the hotel safe. Do not leave them on the tour bus, your checked luggage or in the room. If it is lost, you will be responsible for the consequences.
3. Document security: The passport is our only valid identity certificate abroad. Losing the passport will be the biggest trouble, but you can no longer travel with the group. You have to go to the local embassy or consulate of our country to apply for temporary documents. You must bear all the expenses yourself and buy your own air tickets to return home. .
4. While abroad, you must conduct group activities, abide by the gathering time, cooperate with the team leader and local tour guides, and are not allowed to leave the group without permission. Individuals must greet each other when traveling alone. Please be sure to carry the itinerary and emergency contact number sent to you by our company with you.
Seven. Insurance
1. Insurance is closely related to your health and interests. Our agency insures you with travel agency liability insurance in accordance with the regulations of the National Tourism Administration, with a maximum compensation limit of RMB 160,000. (Tourists participating in tourism activities organized by travel agencies should obey the arrangements of the tour guide or group leader, pay attention to the safety of themselves and accompanying minors during the itinerary, and properly keep the luggage and items they carry. Personal injuries and deaths caused by the tourist's personal fault The travel agency is not responsible for any damage to property and any resulting expenses)
2. Based on actual needs, you can also propose to our agency to voluntarily purchase personal travel accident insurance. The fee is RMB 30 per person, and the maximum compensation limit is RMB 300,000.
8. Currency conversion
Because the exchange rate changes frequently, the following is for reference only
HKD 1 = RMB 1.1, SGD 1 = RMB 5, MYR 1 = RMB 2.5, RMB 1 = 4.2 baht
9. Tips
According to international practice, please pay RMB 20-30 per day to the local tour guide. Thank you for your cooperation!
10. Time difference
Thailand is 1 hour behind China, and other countries are consistent with Beijing time.
Eleven. Shopping
You have the right to independent shopping and fair transactions. Overseas shopping is purely voluntary, so be careful when shopping and don't compare yourself to others. You have the right to ask the travel agency to take the group to shopping stores designated by the tourism management authority of the destination country (region).
Shopping guide for various places: (Remember to ask for an invoice when shopping)
1. Thailand: red, sapphire, silk, wood carving, leather, snake medicine, shark fin bird's nest, etc. 2. Hong Kong: jewelry, gold, electrical appliances, fashion, etc.
3. Macau: clothing, desserts, etc. 4. Singapore: jewelry, electrical appliances, etc. 5. Malaysia: tin products, Qianli Zhuifeng oil, winter leather ali, jewelry, etc.
Twelve. Brief introduction of various places
Climate: It is hot all year round, with the average temperature throughout the year ranging from 24℃ to 35℃.
Thailand: It has a land area of about 510,000 square kilometers and a population of about 60 million. Thai people are accustomed to "namaste" when meeting and greeting each other. The "handshake ceremony" has not yet become popular in Thai society.
Thailand generally believes in Buddhism. When visiting Buddhist temples, please follow the guidance of Thai tour guides, respect monks and abide by the rules in Buddhist temples. Do not make loud noises. You must dress modestly and neatly. You are not allowed to wear shorts, short skirts, strapless clothes, slippers, etc.; Please avoid visiting monks to show respect; the Thai royal family is deeply respected by the people, please do not talk or comment on the royal family; the head of a Thai person is a noble place, while the feet are the most humble part, do not touch the head of a Thai person , and don’t lift your feet high.
Malaysia: It has a land area of about 330,000 square kilometers and a population of about 20 million. Islam is the state religion of Malaysia. When Malaysians meet, they rub each other’s palms, then put their palms together and touch their hearts to greet each other; Do not touch the head and back of Malays; Malays believe that the left hand is unclean, so you must use your right hand when passing things to others, and do not point at people with your index finger.
Singapore: It has a land area of more than 620 square kilometers and a population of about 3.1 million, 76% of which are Chinese. Singapore's laws are strict, and the following behaviors will be punished with high fines: spitting and discarding; chewing gum; climbing over railings; not flushing the toilet after using the toilet; smoking in no-smoking areas; gambling, etc.
Hong Kong: Covers an area of 1,067 square kilometers, including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories and outlying islands, and has a population of more than 6 million.
Macau: Covers an area of 17.41 square kilometers, including the Macau Peninsula and the two islands of Taipa and Coloane, with a population of more than 400,000.
Thirteen. Others
1. You should abide by the laws and regulations of the destination country (region), respect local ethnic etiquette, customs and habits, and must not engage in behavior that damages the friendly relations between the two countries.
2. You have the right to legally protect your own rights and interests, and you also have the obligation not to infringe on the rights of others.
3. You should be self-respecting, self-respecting and self-loving, maintain the dignity and image of the motherland and Chinese citizens, abide by public order and social ethics, be civilized and courteous in your words and deeds, and do not make loud noises in public places Make noise; ask for permission from others when smoking, and do not smoke in places where smoking is not allowed; spitting or littering is strictly prohibited.
4. Please abide by the time and place designated by the tour guide to gather. Especially when boarding a plane or passing customs, you must obtain the consent of the tour leader for anything.
5. Respect the work of the tour leader, tour guide, driver and other relevant personnel, and obey the arrangements of the tour guide or tour leader. The local tour guide has the right to adjust the order of the itinerary according to the actual situation without reducing the number of tourist attractions. If you have any comments or suggestions, please discuss them with the group leader and tour guide.
6. According to national regulations, outbound tourist groups must enter and exit the country as a whole group and are not allowed to leave the group for activities without authorization. It is strictly prohibited to stay without returning.
7. If the tour group is hindered or stranded due to force majeure factors such as politics, weather, airlines, etc., the excess expenses and various personal additional expenses (such as laundry, postal and telecommunications, drinks, luggage, etc.) Overweight, etc.) shall be paid by the passenger himself.
8. "Respecting the elderly and loving the young" is a fine tradition of the Chinese nation, while "ladies first" is more recognized abroad. Thailand should pay attention to food, drink and whether there are children under 18 years old
Thailand has a lot of AIDS and some tourist attractions are not conducive to children under 18 years old
A must-go place in Singapore : If you have time in Sentosa, you can check out the Four Roads. Guanyin Empress is very clever and buy a newspaper to see if there are any stars doing shows in the mall. Little India is not an Indian and shopping is very expensive, but it is more unique. It is recommended not to go at night< /p>
Are there any scams? It’s best not to buy jewelry. The stuff is impure and I’m afraid you’ll buy the wrong brand. The snacks in Singapore are pretty good. If you want to buy things, in fact, there are also cigarettes and alcohol at the airport. It’s better to buy them there because they are tax-free. But Did you bring a limited quantity of 10 bars and 6 bottles? I forgot, it’s best to ask the salesperson
····It’s best to carry an umbrella with you all day long in Singapore····
I have a book on Singaporean Malay food. There is so much to eat~~~~~
I haven’t had the chance to go to Hong Kong from Malaysia yet
But I know that Genting is a good place that Malaysia must visit. Genting Amusement Park
There are also celebrity delicacies in Genting
You should also try the tropical fruits of durian and papaya
We also need to modify them to drive on the left! ! !
Pay attention to traffic safety