First trip to Bali

Q 1 When is the best time to travel to Bali? A 1 may to september.

Bali has a tropical island climate, which is hot all year round, with an average annual temperature of about 28℃. June 10 to March of the following year is the rainy season, and other times are the dry season. April (one month after the rainy season) is the hottest season in Bali, and it is cooler from May to September, which is the best season to travel to Bali.

The weather conditions in Bali are sunny and hot except that the temperature in the central mountainous area is slightly lower and the temperature in the seaside area is higher.

Q2 Is there a time difference between Bali and China? A2 There is no time difference between Bali and China.

Bali and China both belong to the East Eighth District and are in the same time zone. However, local time in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is one hour slower than Beijing time. After the past, the concept of time does not need to change much.

Q3 What about the visa for a trip to Bali? A3 Bali is a visa-free area. You can leave with a white passport and a plane ticket, but the passport must be valid for more than 6 months. You can stay in Bali for a month. After getting off the plane in Bali, you just need to stamp an entry stamp at the exit.

Q4 What can I not bring into Bali? A4 gun; Drugs; Pornographic materials; China Printing and Medicine; Transceiver and wireless telephone (walkie-talkie); Movies, pre-recorded tapes, CDs, VCDs and DVDs must pass the screening of the review committee; You can carry foreign currency and checks, but the amount of foreign currency exchange shall not exceed 100.000.000 (one hundred million rupiah only).

How to book a ticket for Q5 to Bali? The cheapest direct flight to A5 is Garuda Indonesia in Shanghai, but it is not necessarily so cheap. If you don't fly directly, there are many options. You can compare which price is lower. Generally, AirAsia is relatively economical and can be purchased directly in official website.

PS: Air tickets are affected by seasons, so the air ticket prices will not be low in the tourist season. It is recommended to make a travel plan in advance. According to a survey conducted by Momondo, a British air ticket price comparison website, buying air tickets 53 days in advance is 26% cheaper than the ticket price on the day of departure. According to this result, the booking time can fluctuate up and down.

Q6 How to book a hotel in Bali? A6 agoda.com, booking.com and some major domestic travel websites can be booked.

Q7 What's the difference between voltage and power supply in Bali and China? The voltage of A7 is 220V as in China. The plug in China is flat, and the plug in Bali is round. It is recommended to bring your own converter, and Taobao will go to 20 yuan or so. But most hotels can borrow converters at the front desk.

Q8. What are the necessary items for a trip to Bali? A8 sunscreen, sunglasses, toiletries, slippers, swimsuits, mosquito repellent, commonly used drugs (gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, band-aid, etc. ), socket converter.

Friendly reminder:

1. Although Bali is sunny, the humidity there is relatively high, and it is not easy to dry after washing underwear. It is recommended to prepare more clothes. Otherwise, wet clothes will be very uncomfortable to wear (the average annual temperature in Bali is around 27 degrees, so just bring summer clothes).

Most bathrooms don't have toilet paper, so remember to prepare it yourself.

Question 9: What kind of currency is circulating in Bali? Can it be dollars or RMB? A9 The local currency is Indonesian rupiah. At present, 1 yuan is equivalent to about 2000 rupiah. The use of dollars is also very common.

PS: Generally, accommodation, chartered cars and tours of travel agencies are quoted in US dollars, while Indonesian rupiah is commonly used for shopping, eating and tipping.

Q 10 is it cheaper to exchange money at home or go to Bali? Can I change money with a credit card in Bali, or do I have to bring RMB cash to change it? A 10 Indonesian rupiah can be obtained in two ways:

1. Change dollars at the exchange point.

2. Use UnionPay card to withdraw money from ATM.

The RMB is not easy to be directly exchanged, and the exchange rate is very poor. It's best to change dollars at home and then change them into Indonesian rupiah locally. Airports, hotels and banks are all convertible, and there are also many exchange points on the streets of towns.

Communication skills:

The exchange rate of 1. Indonesian rupiah fluctuates greatly. Please check the exchange rate of the day when you arrive at the airport. If it is a high level, you might as well change it a little more.

Generally, the exchange rate of airports is lower than that of urban areas, so you can change it less to cover the expenses for one or two days.

There is no handling fee on the exchange rate bulletin board of the street exchange point, which means no handling fee is charged.

The exchange rate of large denomination dollars is higher than that of small denomination dollars.

5. Check face to face when changing, and don't change hands through others.

6. It is best not to bring $ 100 banknotes issued by 1996, which may be rejected.

If it is withdrawal, Huaxia Bank Card is recommended. Huaxia Card's first overseas cash withdrawal is free every day, and then every cash withdrawal 12 yuan. But the only exemption is the handling fee of the domestic issuing bank. It is not known whether foreign withdrawal banks charge handling fees. This is mainly related to the policies of local banks.

If it is consumption, it is recommended to use UnionPay card. Because UnionPay card directly converts the exchange rate from RMB to local currency, that is, there is only one exchange rate, but some merchants do not have UnionPay pos. In this case, only visa card or master can be used. Visa or master converts the exchange rate from USD to local currency, and then converts the exchange rate from RMB to USD.

Q 1 1 what is the consumption level in Bali? A 1 1 As a popular tourist destination in the world, the consumption level of Bali is not high. However, during the tourist season in July and August and around Christmas, most hotel prices will rise, sometimes even by more than 50%, and the average daily budget varies from 300- 1300 RMB.

Q 12 Do I need to tip in Bali? A 12 Indonesia has the habit of tipping: guides and drivers tip about 5 dollars/person/day; Airport or hotel porter, carrying a piece of luggage about RP1000; ; Hotel waiter, tip RP 5000-10000 according to the service situation; The tip of the restaurant to the waiter is 10% of the bill. If a service charge of 10% has been added to the bill, a tip of 5% is sometimes required (not referring to group meals).

PS: Most hotels add 10% tax to the bill with 10% service charge added. In restaurants that don't charge service fees, the service tip is generally 5% to 10% of the total bill, depending on the service and building type.

Q 13 do I have to buy insurance when I travel to Bali? A 13 Bali is a place with very beautiful scenery, which many people yearn for. However, the trip to Bali will have various unpredictable risks, such as flight delay, lost documents, sudden illness, traffic accidents, lost luggage and so on. Therefore, it is very necessary to ensure comprehensive international travel insurance with appropriate coverage.

Q 14 How does Bali tourism solve the Internet problem? A 14 suggested renting a portable wifi on Taobao.

Sim card

There are many kinds of SIM cards in Bali, such as SimPati, IM3, Mentari and ProXL. Simpati is the largest telecom company in Bali and the card with the best signal. Taobao and local roadside stores specialize in selling various SIM cards, and the prices are basically the same.

Rent a portable wireless network

Both the airport and Taobao can be rented. It is recommended to rent it on Taobao, which is cheaper, and it takes about one day in 20 yuan.

Open international roaming

It has never been recommended, the price is relatively expensive, the local tyrants are casual, and the network environment is not very stable.

Q 15 is the local security in Bali good? A 15 the law and order in Bali is still good. People in religious places are relatively friendly and are also tourist areas. There will be no major problems in public security, so you can travel with confidence. Like Nusa Dua, something happened many years ago, and now the security is quite strict. The entire Nusa Dua has a security check when it enters the door, and the security check of each hotel is more stringent, and it needs to be checked by the whole car before it is released.

Emergency call:

Emergency number: 1 12

Fire alarm telephone number: 1 13

Fei Jing: 1 12

Ambulance: 1 18

Q 16 Is Bali suitable for taking children to travel? A 16 Bali has a very good wildlife park. The interior is like a rainforest. The environment is very good and there are many kinds of animals, which are very suitable for children. In addition, there is an elephant park where you can watch elephants take a bath. There are many macaques in the sacred monkey forest in Ubud. They look cute and children like them very much. There is also a water park in kuta beach, which is both exciting and safe.

Q 17 What language is used in Bali? A 17 Balinese is the mother tongue and Indonesian is the national language. Because it is a holiday resort, a large number of Japanese and Koreans from Europe, Australia and Asia go there every year, and English is also very common.

Q 18 What are the customs or taboos in Bali? A 18 Bali belongs to Indonesia. Indonesians are forbidden to pass things or food with their left hand.

Pay attention to the sacrificial articles on the road when you walk, and don't step on them. Local people often put sacrifices at the door, and some things we think are common in the street, such as trees, are also regarded as gods, so sacrificial supplies are often placed in the street.

Don't touch others' heads, even children. This will cause resentment among Hindus.

Don't wear shorts and skirts into the temple. There are salons and belts at the entrance of the temple for free, but they should be given appropriately.

Don't enter Hindu temples. Non-Hindus are not allowed in. Don't be driven by curiosity, even if someone encourages you, refuse.

Don't stand in front of local people when they bow down and pray. No matter where you are, it is at least very impolite.

When you are a guest in a local family, you should take off your shoes before entering the room.

Q 19 how to solve the traffic to Bali? A 19 bus can travel by bus in several big towns in Bali. Shuttle bus is a kind of bus that can be reserved. It is more convenient to negotiate the price, time and place in advance.

PS: I suggest taking Perama bus, which is a good friend of backpackers. Cheap, clean and good service attitude. It's very formal, giving invoices, and taking tickets by car. There are also many destinations, including airport/Kuta/Ubud/Sanur/Bedugur/Lovina and so on. You can call a car to pick you up at the hotel, about 10KRp every time.

Hiring a car and chartering a car is the main way to visit Bali, because the scenic spots are far away and many places are relatively remote. A four-seater car with air conditioning costs about $35 a day, and the tour time is about 8- 10 hours. If the time is long, make it clear in advance and negotiate the price. After the tour, the tip should be paid according to the driver's service satisfaction, generally 50 thousand guilders/day.

Taxis The colors of taxis in Bali are blue, green, orange and white, representing different taxi companies. The most famous taxi company is Bluebird Company with blue body. The brand of the car is good, the air conditioning is adequate, the driver has a good service attitude and good English. There are few deliberate detours and overcharging, and the starting price is 5000 rupiah. Followed by green or orange cars (but the cost may be more 10%). You should negotiate the price before buying a white car.

PS: The starting price of a taxi is 5,000 guilders, which is 2,000 guilders per kilometer. It costs about 25,000-50,000 Dutch guilders to take a taxi between Denpasar and the beaches in southern Bali.

Motorcycles/bicycles are the main means of transportation for local residents, and the rent is 10000 guilders a day. The rent for renting a bicycle is about 65,438+02,000 to 65,438+08,000 Dutch guilders per day, but you can test your physical strength in the hilly areas of central Bali, and the roads along the northern coast are more suitable for long-distance single riding.

Q20 What are the recommended cuisines in Bali? A20 sate or satay, Banana Leaf Chicken (Betutu), Comprehensive Vegetable Rice (nasi campur), Coconut Milk Rice (nasi betutu), Roasted Pig Rice (babi guling), Shrimp Slices, Roasted Corn (jagung), Coconut Juice, Butter Juice, and the famous Ubud Roasted Suckling Pig and Dirty Duck.