What safety precautions should I pay attention to when traveling to the United States?

1. Each person can take RMB20,000, USD5,000 (or other foreign currencies equivalent to USD5,000), one carton of cigarettes (200) and two bottles of wine out of the country. Professional cameras, video cameras, laptops and other valuables worth more than RMB 5,000 need to be declared to the customs.

2. Smoking is basically prohibited in airports, shops, restaurants and other public places in the United States, and smoking is basically prohibited in hotel rooms (smoking in non-smoking rooms will be fined more than $250 per room), and guests can smoke in designated outdoor areas.

3. American customs inspection is very strict, and it is forbidden to bring fresh fruits, meat and contraband, animals and plants; Liquid exceeding 100 ml must be checked. If you carry more than 10000 USD in excess currency, you must declare it. There is no foreign exchange control in the United States, and the RMB cannot be exchanged for dollars in the United States. For convenience, please use US dollars in the United States.

4. There is a charge for checked baggage on domestic flights in the United States. The first charge is $25, and the second charge is $35, and each charge does not exceed 23 kg (the specific charging standard is subject to the airline counter); Free meals are not provided on domestic flights in the United States. Please bring your own dry food.

5. There is no uniform hotel star standard in the United States, and the room type is not guaranteed. According to international practice, the hotel check-in time is after 14: 00- 15: 00 pm. North American cities are sparsely populated, and there are no bustling streets and communities around regular team hotels. Moreover, hotel floors are generally low, and there are few hotel lobbies. Many elevators can only accommodate two people and two pieces of luggage at a time, and even many hotels do not have elevators. American hotels do not provide toilets. Please bring your own toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.) ) and slippers. General hotels use 1 10 volts, such as charging the camera of a mobile phone. , and can be equipped with "American standard" conversion plug.

6. The United States is a tax-paying country. Shopping in the United States and eating in restaurants are taxed, and the tax rates vary from state to state.

7. Tap water in the United States is safe to drink, but tap water and hot water are not drinkable, and hot water is not directly provided in hotel rooms.

8. According to the federal law of the United States, the working hours of tour guides and drivers should not exceed 10 hours per day; If you have overtime, you must pay for it yourself.

9. Please note that when you leave the United States at the end of your trip, your passport must be valid for more than 6 months, otherwise it will affect your entry and exit.

10. Please observe local laws and regulations abroad and pay attention to personal and property safety.