20 19 detailed introduction of traveling to the United States

The United States is currently the most developed country in the world with a vast territory. The United States is rich in natural resources, and various special geographical and geomorphological features have formed unique scenic spots. The following is a travel guide to the United States.

1. Prepare valid travel documents and passports before departure 1):

You must have a valid EVUS registration to go to the United States. From 2016165438+129 October, all individuals holding passports of the People's Republic of China and B 1/B2, B 1 and B2 visas with the longest validity (ten years) must hold valid EVUS registration before they can travel to the United States. Passengers who are required to register for EVUS will not be able to obtain boarding passes or enter the country through land entry ports without valid registration.

2) Daily necessities:

According to the city you plan to go to, check the local temperature and bring corresponding clothes. The hotel does not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other items. Please bring your own. The sunshine in the United States is very strong, so you can prepare sunscreen hats, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion.

3) Language:

You must know English when you go to road trip. Now there are translation software downloaded in advance in the smartphone app Mall. English is too big for people. Do you want to get rid of English? Ask us for help. Major tourist cities are equipped with Chinese driver guides, and local people will take you to travel. What are you afraid of?

4) communication:

Please open the international roaming service in advance, provided that your mobile phone meets the mobile phone standard. The mobile phones listed in the United States are tri-band mobile phones (900M, 1800M, 1900M GSM). If you choose to travel by chartered bus now, you can get the 1 American T-Mobile calling card for free.

5) Never bring what you can't:

There are customs regulations, and the amount of money and articles you carry with you must comply with the customs regulations. Many websites have them (if you need a website, please trust me privately). Don't take any chances. Do not bring fresh or preserved animal and plant products such as meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits into the country. If you want to bring it, please be sure to prepare for customs declaration.

6) Cash or credit card:

Credit cards can be accepted everywhere in the United States, such as master or visa. As long as you have a card, you need to bring a small amount of appropriate US dollar cash, such as service tips, but you still can't swipe your card.

7) Power plug:

Look ahead to see if the voltage range of computer, mobile phone and camera charger can be 1 10v, because the voltage in the United States is 1 10V, and the alternating current is 60 Hz. If 1 10v is not supported, please purchase an adapter.

8) headache and cold medicine:

It is conceivable that in developed countries in Europe and America, medical expenses are very expensive, and pharmacies need doctors to prescribe drugs. It is necessary to bring some common medicines. Please try to carry a medicine bottle with English instructions with you.

9) Passport validity period:

Please check the validity period of your passport before traveling to the United States. Your passport must be valid for more than six months than the scheduled stay in the United States.

2. Entry/exit 1) No matter entering or leaving the United States, you can only carry liquids, gels and aerosols in containers with a capacity not exceeding 100 ml and put them in bags of 1 liter. Please put the oversized container in the luggage rack.

2) It is forbidden to bring knives, animals and plants, seeds, food (meat) and fruits into the country.

3) If you bring more than US$ 654.38 million in cash into the United States, you must declare the total amount of money carried by your peers, otherwise it will be confiscated by the customs.

4) Please be sure to pay attention when checking luggage: certificates, air tickets, any kind of cash and valuables, and film must not be checked.

5) Pay attention to your words and deeds when entering or leaving the country, and don't talk nonsense about terrorism.

6) If you fly to the United States, the flight attendant will issue you an I-94 form, that is, the arrival and departure record form (arrival and departure).

This form records the personal information of immigrants and their addresses in the United States. Review tip here: Holding a valid US visa does not guarantee entry, and immigration officials at American ports finally decide whether you can enter the country.

3. If you choose a Chinese driver's guide when driving in the United States, you can skip this one. Please ask us for help!

1) Does the list of American states allow B 1/B2 visa holders to use domestic driver's licenses:

Because every state in the United States has its own regulations, and they are different, even different car rental companies will be different and will change. In order not to break the law, please be sure to check it carefully in the local area. It is said that in many states, the penalties for driving without a license are at least huge fines, and even imprisonment as appropriate.

States that can use domestic driver's license:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, new york, North Carolina, North Dakota,

Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Washington, D.C.

States that cannot use a domestic driver's license:

Arkansas, Hawaii, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont, Wisconsin

2) Rent a car and buy insurance

You must use a national chain of regular companies to rent a car, and you must buy insurance. Pay attention to the insurance clauses. It is recommended to use a national chain car rental agency. Another advantage is that you can return the car in different places.

3) car rental should have GPS navigation.

Use the app that comes with your mobile phone or directly rent the GPS of the car rental company.

4) Bridge toll

Highway bridges in the United States don't charge much, but some expressways have full-service parking and rest areas, depending on the exit signs.

5) How to deal with the police?

If you are asked to stop immediately when you hear the words "don't move" or "stop", please do so.

If you need to communicate with the police, please try to stay still and ask questions in words. Don't make sudden movements, especially don't suddenly put your hand into the inner pocket of your coat, lest they misunderstand that you are drawing a gun, and then they will start shooting.

If you have communication difficulties, you can tell the police "Idon'tspeakEnglish, translated by the author" and they will try their best to transfer the translation immediately.

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IV. Accommodation 1) Hotel

Pay attention to the area where the hotel is located when choosing, and don't covet living in an area with poor security. There are washing machines and dryers in the hotel, and even washing powder is provided at the front desk, which requires money to buy, usually 25 cents coins.

2) Youth Hostel

Suitable for backpackers, a good choice for young people.

3) Family Inn

When you live in a local residential area to experience folk customs, please check the website and make a reservation in advance, and pay more attention to the previous guest evaluations to choose. Please leave early.

4) camping

There are camping sites around American tourist attractions, many of which are free, and bathing facilities may need to be paid. There are more insects and more wild animals. If you choose a camping site, please do your homework before you go on the road.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) diet 1) drinking water

The cold water from American faucets can generally be drunk directly, and public service facilities generally do not provide hot water.

2) Restaurant

In the United States, there are not only specialty food restaurants from all over the world, but also uncontaminated seafood and steaks from the local area. Recommend a very useful Chinese applet, which is necessary for travel. You can find many restaurants with food characteristics and north American play applets. Click on the address to navigate directly.

6. Call 1) Tourism Information Center

You will notice that there is a tourist information center in the general scenic spot.

Center), there will be detailed scenic spots brochures and discount coupons for various shops, restaurants, tickets and so on. Visitors can ride for free.

2) Tickets for scenic spots

State museums, state parks, beaches, etc. They are all free, and some private attractions will charge tickets at different prices. Tickets for national parks are only a few dollars, and annual tickets for American national parks are only 100 dollars.

Seven, shopping 1) shopping center

The English name is shoppingmall, and there are various specialty stores in it.

2) outlets

The English name outlets is the place where famous brand outlets are concentrated. The same product can be bought at a much cheaper price than a specialty store, but the style is not necessarily new. (Follow me to check the outlet inventory in American States)

3) Business tax

Except for a few States such as Oregon, shopping in other States in the United States has different shopping tax rates. For example, Washington is generally 10.65438+ 0% of the total amount (follow me to check the tax rate inventory of American States).

In fact, the airport duty-free shop is also a brand direct operation, which is a good and economical choice.

4) Return goods

You don't need a reason to return goods in America. If you ask, tell the truth. You need to make sure that unused goods with invoices and price tags are still available. Generally, it can be returned to the original store or its chain stores in different places at full price within 30 days of sale. Please refer to the shopping receipt or consult the store for details.

Eight, tips 1) restaurant

When dining in American restaurants, you usually need to tip the waiter 65438+ 05%-20% of the total meal fee at checkout. Fast food restaurants don't need to tip, and the cafeteria is generally $65,438 +0-2 per person.

Generally, if there are more than 6 people dining, the restaurant bill may be automatically increased by 15%-20%. Please note that there is no extra charge.

2) Hotel

The hotel room cleaner tips 2 dollars per bed every day.

The bellboy will tip 1 USD for each piece of luggage.

To win money in the casino, you usually have to give the dealer 10% profit.

Tour bus drivers and tour guides generally pay each passenger 5~ 10 USD/day.

Nine, time difference The United States is divided into six time zones, and each adjacent time zone is separated by one hour. Among them, the United States has four, from east to west:

1) Eastern Time Zone (EST) Major cities: new york, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami.

2) Major cities in Central Time Zone (CST): Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Dallas.

3) Major cities in Mountain Time (MST): Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix.

4) Pacific Time Zone (PST) major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle and San Diego.

In addition, two States outside the United States have their own time.

Eastern time is later than Beijing time 13 hours, and daylight saving time is later 12 hours. Pacific Time is 16 hours later than Beijing Time and 15 hours later than Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii is behind Beijing time 18 hours.

X the emergency telephone number in the United States is 9 1 1, and the emergency telephone numbers for lifesaving, fire fighting, police and hospitals are all 91/.