Seven magic weapons for choosing an island in the Maldives. With these, you won’t have to worry anymore.

Things to note when traveling to the Maldives:

Do as the locals do:

1. The Maldives strictly prohibits the export of any kind of coral; to buy shells, you must buy them at a recognized local store. In each resort, there are their own shops. There are also souvenir shops in the capital Male. The resort shop is open approximately 8:30am-11:00pm (Saturday to Thursday) and 1:30am-11:00pm (Friday). In addition, there will be 15-minute prayer breaks five times throughout the day.

2. Most of the meals arranged on the Maldives resort islands are Chinese and Western buffets. When using the buffet, please choose an appropriate amount and do not leave too much food on the plate or take it away. According to the regulations of the Maldives government: it is prohibited to bring alcohol and pork products into the country (it is an Islamic country, but all kinds of alcohol are sold in hotels). General main restaurant/free dining time (fixed table, no need to change) breakfast - 07:00~09:30, lunch - 12:00~14:30, dinner - 19:00~22:00 * If you want to change the restaurant for dinner, , you can notify the waiter in advance to cancel the original meal order, and you can issue a coupon to deduct 30% of the consumption in other restaurants. (For specific meal times and regulations, please refer to the announcement of the hotel on the island at that time.) To prevent improper diet, it is recommended to bring some commonly used gastrointestinal items.

3. Maldives tipping standards: The Maldives is a tipping country, and tourists are required to tip when consuming or enjoying services (about US$4/day/person).

Recommendation: * Table tip: US$1 yuan/meal/table, *Bedside tip: US$1-2 yuan/room/day, so change more change, US$1, for tipping.

4. ① The Maldives believes in Islam (please respect the local religious beliefs) and speaks a "Ribesi language" that is a mixture of Indian and Arabic. However, English is spoken on Malé Island and other resorts. Common to island hotels.

④ The Maldives attaches great importance to ecological conservation. Please do not fish privately on the beach around the hotel. The beautiful coral reefs on the seabed must not be broken or damaged (violators will be fined up to 5,000 US dollars). Do not hang towels or clothes to dry. Flower trees and take care of the flowers and plants on the island.

China Customs Exit Instructions:

(1) Advanced cameras, video cameras, etc. must be declared. After filling out the declaration form, take the red channel when exiting the customs, and please keep the declaration form. The receipt is ready for inspection when you come back to enter the country.

(2) Please check in large luggage and keep the receipt for the checked luggage. The order of seat numbers on the boarding pass is in alphabetical order by name. Please sit down before changing.

(3) Mainly wear light summer clothing. If you like swimming, please bring swimming supplies. Because there are many coral stones in the sea, it is best to prepare casual shoes for swimming. General diving equipment such as masks, Straws, fins, etc. can be rented at the hotel.

(4) Special reminder to bring:

Passport, air ticket, ID card, toothpaste, toothbrush, slippers, film, battery, sunscreen, rain gear, conversion socket, mosquito repellent, Fengyoujing and a flashlight for walking at night. Commonly used medicines: such as treating colds, diarrhea, band-aids, etc.

Customs Entry Instructions:

It is strictly prohibited to bring items related to animals, plants, and soil into the Maldives. If you bring the above items, please declare them when entering the country, especially food. ; Duty-free electrical appliances, fresh fruits or food, large shells, coral horns, political, obscene books, newspapers and periodicals, videos, etc. are not allowed when entering the country; 400 duty-free cigarettes, 100 cigars, or shredded tobacco are allowed into the country. 500 grams; duty-free alcoholic beverages with 12 degrees or above are limited to 2 bottles (under 1.5 liters); fill in the entry card and health declaration card → go through the quarantine customs → pass the entry inspection → pick up the checked baggage → go through the customs → exit hall.

Instructions for hotels in the Maldives:

Hotel check-out time: before 12 noon (12:00noon). Generally, at the agreed time after dinner, take the hotel boat to Male Airport, check in, and transfer back to Beijing (Sri Lankan Airlines transfers in Colombo, Singapore Airlines transfers in Singapore, and Malaysia Airlines transfers in Kuala Lumpur).

Please apply for a bathing room at the front desk before dinner. The free use time is one hour. If the guest needs to extend the check-out time (to 19:00 on the same day), please pay the extended room fee to the hotel. Late check-out room: 1 Room/room costs approximately USD 75~150.

The drinks in the refrigerator in the hotel room are expensive. If you want to drink, please check the price first (some hotel rooms have pay TV, which also requires an additional fee) to avoid embarrassing scenes at checkout. Thermos bottles and boiling water are generally not provided in the room. The tap water in the hotel is not drinkable directly. Most hotels provide automatic hot water bottles for guests to use. Please pay attention to safety when using electricity.

(1) The hotel does not provide toiletries, toothbrushes, slippers, and converters, so please bring your own.

(2) The tap water in the hotel is not drinkable, and mineral water needs to be purchased (about 3 US dollars per bottle).

(3) PAY TV, MINI-BAR, and outside phone calls in the hotel are at your own expense. If you have consumed them, please pay before leaving the hotel.

(4) English is generally accepted in resort hotels in the Maldives, and the voltage is 220V-240V.

Contact number: Mobile phones with international roaming in China can be used in the Maldives (because the line has just been opened, the signal is not very stable), and calls can also be made in the hotel for about US$5/minute.

Climate: The Maldives has a maritime climate, with an average temperature of about 30°C throughout the year. Due to the influence of sea breeze, the humidity is very high. Affected by the monsoon climate, there are frequent showers from May to October; the weather is muggy and hot from November to April.

Notes on the use of Maldives currency:

The current currency of the Maldives is Rufiyaa, and 1 US dollar is equivalent to approximately 12 Rufiyaa. USD can be used directly in the market. No need to carry a large amount of cash, VISA, MASTER and other international credit cards can be used at Maldives resorts! RMB does not circulate locally!

Exchange rate: Maldivian rupee (RUFIYA), expressed in RF. All U.S. dollars are accepted. Reference exchange rate: 1 US dollar = 10 Maldivian rupees.

Special Notes:

(1) Since most residents of the Maldives believe in Islam, women should not wear strapless clothing when going to the capital Male, and it is not suitable for both men and women when visiting the mosque. Wear shorts and skirts.

(2) Liquor restrictions: Muslim countries are not allowed to sell or drink alcohol, and you cannot pass the customs if you bring your own alcohol, but there is an appropriate amount of alcohol supply in resorts; it is strictly prohibited to fish or drink privately on the island. Picking or trampling on corals will result in fines of up to US$5,000 for offenders; it is strictly prohibited to make noise and noise on the island; it is also prohibited to discard garbage anywhere; it is strictly prohibited to cook, kill fish, etc. in hotel rooms, and offenders will be fined up to US$5,000.

(3) Food: The Maldives mainly serves Western food. Since most residents believe in Islam, most hotels do not serve pork. If you need, you can bring your own condiments such as pickled mustard and hot sauce; as the Maldives is a food importing country, at the request of the hotel, when having a buffet in the restaurant, no food is wasted, no brought drinks are allowed, and no loud noises are allowed. Please cooperate.

(4) Telephone: Local telephone number in the domestic wave zone: 0096phone number; making a domestic call: 0086+area code+phone number; calling a mobile phone: 0086+mobile phone number. China Mobile Global Pass can be used locally after opening international roaming. You will be connected to the Dau area a few minutes after getting off the plane! The cost is more than 5 yuan/minute.

(5) Voltage: The voltage in the Maldives is 220 volts, 50 Hz. It is the same as in China, but the socket format is British standard, which is a three-flat socket in the shape of a triangle. You need to bring a power converter.

(6) Tax refund: The Maldives has no tax refund policy for foreign tourists!

(7) Time difference: Maldives is 3 hours behind Beijing time, please pay attention to the flight time

Malaysian safety instructions:

(1) During your trip, try your best to Take fewer valuables with you. Passports and money should be stored in the hotel safe or taken with you.

(2) Lock the door at all times when entering and exiting the room, and keep the room key. Use room appliances and other facilities correctly, do not smoke in bed, be sure to extinguish cigarette butts after smoking, and pay attention to self-protection when exercising in the hotel's gym and swimming pool or participating in various water activities. Please check your luggage before checking out.

(3) Do not stay in places with danger warning signs. If there are stimulating activities during the itinerary or during free activities, do so according to your ability.

(4) If you are going out on a boat after breakfast, please do not eat too much for breakfast. Too much food in the stomach may easily cause vomiting. After eating seafood, please do not drink a lot of ice water and add ice to seafood. Water, the stomach can't stand it.

(5) The Maldives has very little pollution and strong light. The temperature is around 30 degrees all year round and rarely drops below 25 degrees. Please be sure to take sun protection measures to avoid being burned by the scorching sun.

(6) When doing water activities, be sure to wear a life jacket and go in groups. Safety is the top priority. Be careful not to swim into the deep sea. Do not swim in the water when you are drunk or unwell. The hotel is close to the seaside, and guests are strictly prohibited from swimming in the sea during high tide and after dark.

(7) For your own benefit, it is recommended that you purchase personal travel accident insurance before departure. If you encounter a personal accident overseas, please seek immediate treatment and keep the hospital diagnosis certificate, various medical expense invoices, personal situation report, etc. The insurance company will determine the loss and settle the claim after returning home.

(8) All water sports facilities in the Maldives resort islands are operated by the hotel. You can register at the counter or ask a tour guide; for all personal expenses in the hotel, you can register the room number and make the payment before checking out. Settlement will be made on the same day (payment in U.S. dollars or credit card).