Matters needing attention in traveling to Malaysia

Malaysia, the capital of Kuala Lumpur, is one of Southeast Asian countries. This country consists of thirteen states, which are divided into East Malaysia and West Malaysia, facing each other across the South China Sea. Here are some tips for traveling to Malaysia. Welcome to read!

West Malaysia has both modern flavor and classical temperament, street life and small fresh style. The Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur soar into the sky and shine at night; The chanting of the mosque echoed in every street; The owner of the breakfast shop in Penang slowly opened the door to welcome guests on 10 in the morning and offered toast baked on charcoal fire. The cabins on the heart-shaped heat wave island are lined up along the coastline, with coconut trees and shadows, clear water and white sand.

Malays are very hospitable. Although there are many ethnic groups living, including Malays, Indians and China people, they all get along well and enjoy each other. Try to integrate into the local life, and maybe even take you to appreciate the beauty that has not been discovered.

climate

Basically, it is suitable for traveling all year round, and May-September is the best. Although it is very hot during the day, there are often showers in the afternoon, and there will be a monsoon at night, which is cool in the morning and evening. It is suggested that when it is hot in summer, go out to play early in the morning, go back to the hotel for dinner and rest at noon, and then go out after 4 pm. 165438+1The typhoon season from October to February is relatively off-season, and all kinds of consumption, especially accommodation prices, will be lower.

language

The official language is Malaysian, but English is a common business language, and people can talk widely in simple English. There are also many Malaysian Chinese, most of whom can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Chaozhou dialect, Hakka dialect, Fujian dialect, Hainan dialect and other southern China dialects. So you don't have to worry about language when you go to Malaysia. Just grab a guy who looks like a China person on the street and ask for directions.

Time: Same as Beijing time.

money

The currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Exchange: I can exchange RMB with you. Banks, airports and commercial centers in Malaysia can exchange money. Traveler's checks can also be cashed in the bank. Credit card: Credit cards are widely accepted in Malaysia.

Most high-end hotels, shopping centers, large restaurants and shops accept major international credit cards-Visa and MasterCard. You can also withdraw cash by credit card, but there will be a handling fee of 1% to 5%. China UnionPay Card: China UnionPay opened POS card consumption business and ATM withdrawal business in Malaysia.

All special merchants with "UnionPay" logo can accept UnionPay cards. Some merchants may not stick the "UnionPay" logo, and cardholders can take the initiative to show UnionPay cards and ask cashiers whether they can use them. There are thousands of ATMs in Malaysia that can use UnionPay cards to withdraw local currency. These ATMs are all equipped with Chinese operating mirrors. UnionPay cards cannot be used for bank counter transfer and cash withdrawal outside China. There is no charge for swiping a card in Malaysia. Compared with other international credit card networks, there is no currency conversion fee ranging from 1%-2%.

Other precautions

1, communication

Local SIM card: Malaysia mobile operators mainly have four kinds of mobile signals covering Celcom & gtMaxis & gtDigi & gtu, all of which have 3G networks, but 3G coverage is also in this order. TuneTalk is virtual operator, renting the 2G network of Celcom. Sim cards of the above companies can be bought at airports or convenience stores.

Roaming: domestic and international roaming will be started first, and you can use it directly when you arrive in Malaysia. Cost: local dialing/answering 2.99/ min; Call Chinese mainland and other countries at 7.99/ min; Send Chinese mainland SMS 1.29/ min; Data roaming 0.02/KB.

Important telephone numbers: fire alarm: 994 Fei Jing and first aid: 999.

Area code: 0060

2. Power supply

The voltage in Malaysia is 200 V-240 V, which is not the same as that in China, but the difference is not big, and there is no need for a transformer. The socket is English three hole socket, and you need a converter. You can buy it in China or there. They are sold in many places, usually at the front desk of the hotel, but the quantity is limited.

Step 3 prescribe diet

Malaysia, a world-famous food paradise, where you can taste delicious food from all over the world, such as Chinese food, Indian food and Portuguese specialties, which can be seen everywhere. When you travel to Malaysia, you naturally want to taste Malaysian cuisine and authentic snacks from other places. The Malay staple food is mainly rice and mulberry, plus vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger, spices and dried fish, which is a relatively rich meal. Malaysian cuisine is mainly beef, chicken and fish, cooked with peppers and onions, with spicy taste, and the cooking methods in different regions are slightly different.

Matters needing attention

First, most hotels don't have toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers, so they need to bring their own.

Second, when entering the door, guests must take off their shoes at the door or stairs before entering the house unless they get permission from the host.

After entering the room, both the host and the guest should greet each other and shake hands. When shaking hands, just touch your hand and then put your hand on your forehead to show your sincerity. When shaking hands with local people and taking food, use your right hand. They think your left hand is not clean.

When you find that there are other guests in the room, when you want to pass by them, you must bow your head slightly, say "I'm sorry, please forgive me", and then go to your place.

Five, sitting in a chair can't cross your legs, especially in front of the elderly, women should put their feet together and behave more elegantly. If you sit on the floor, it is best for men to sit cross-legged, while women should kneel and not straighten their legs.

6. The host takes out drinks and snacks to entertain the guests, but if the guests refuse, the host will be unhappy.

Seven, when the guests leave, they should leave the host, and the host will usually send the guests out.

Visiting at dusk is not welcome, because Muslims should pray at this time, and visiting at night usually takes place after 8: 30.

Nine, don't touch other people's heads at will, don't point your index finger at people.

Ten, enter the temple must wear slippers, don't show your arms, legs, etc. Wear neat clothes such as trousers and long skirts, and women's clothes should not be too exposed.