What should you pay attention to when traveling to the UK?

What are the things to note when traveling in the UK?

Introduction: The full name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is a United Kingdom composed of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, unified under a central Governments and heads of state. So, what should you pay attention to when traveling to the UK? Below is the relevant content I have compiled for you, I hope it can be helpful to you!

Things to note when traveling to the UK

1. What specific things do you need to prepare before traveling to the UK

In addition to passports with valid visas, air tickets, etc., please remember to bring: For environmental protection and personal hygiene, British hotels generally do not provide toiletries, so please bring your own toothbrushes and slippers.

The standard power supply in the UK is 220/240 volts, and the plug is a 3-pin square, so please bring your own power converter.

In order to cope with the British weather that "comes and goes quickly", you can bring a beautiful umbrella or a colorful raincoat.

Please exchange pounds at home, and it is best to prepare some extra coins. The credit card industry in the UK is very developed, so cards can be swiped in many places, and UnionPay cards can also be accepted in some stores, so there is no need to carry a large amount of cash with you. At the same time, according to the relevant regulations on my country's foreign exchange management, citizens traveling abroad are allowed to bring in foreign currency equivalent to 5,000 yuan in US dollars.

Buying medicines in European pharmacies must be prescribed by a doctor, and medical expenses are expensive. Please bring your own commonly used medicines.

2. What are the currency exchange places?

There are many places where currency exchange can be carried out in the UK, including all banking institutions, post offices, large shopping malls, stations, airports and near tourist attractions. The exchange rate charged at all exchange locations in the UK is fixed, but the handling fee will vary, ranging from 1 to 5. Generally speaking, the handling fees for airport exchange are relatively high, while those at banks and post offices are relatively low. It is recommended to exchange RMB into pounds at home. This will avoid handling fees, solve the problem of finding an exchange place, and save time for travel. It should be noted that when traveling to the UK, you do not need to declare to customs only if the amount you carry does not exceed 7,000 pounds.

3. About the use of credit cards

British credit cards are very widely accepted and there is no handling fee. Cards such as Visa, Master Card, and American Express can be used in shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants in the UK. Note that most Chinese restaurants do not accept credit cards, only cash payments. The UnionPay amount can only be withdrawn from ATMs with the UnionPay logo. In addition, some large shopping malls in London are temporarily unable to use UnionPay channels. It is recommended that you use your UnionPay card as a backup card. If you need to pay with a card, the credit card issued by Capital One is the most cost-effective, with no handling fees and a cheap exchange rate.

4. Souvenirs and souvenirs from the UK that are worth bringing home and can pass customs

Most girls know about the British cosmetics brand BODYSHOP. It is cheaper to buy local clothing and cosmetics brands in the UK than at home. 10-20 cheaper. Local brands Burberrys, Paul Smith, and Dunhill are all worth buying. British black tea, Scottish whiskey, and the specialty Scottish Highland butterbread are all good choices.

5. Local customs and customs in the UK

What customs and habits are there that we don’t know about? All local vehicles in the UK drive along the left side of the road. The British abide by discipline. Even if a few people get on the bus, they will consciously line up to get on the bus. Jamming is a disgraceful behavior. When shopping in the UK, the most taboo thing is haggling. The British don't like haggling and think it is very embarrassing. If you are purchasing a valuable piece of art or a large quantity of goods, you also need to carefully agree on a price with the seller.

You can apply for a tax refund when you spend more than 30 pounds in most stores in the UK. For 30 pounds, you can get a refund of about 1.1 pounds. The British believe that the 13th and Friday are unlucky, especially the encounter between the 13th and Friday is even more taboo. At this time, many people would rather stay at home and not go out. In the UK, it is taboo to talk about men's wages, women's ages, political leanings, etc. They are taboo about shaking hands with four people, and they are also taboo about lighting up cigarettes and lighting up three people in a row.

Tips for traveling in the UK

1. Understand British shopping habits

There are two habits when shopping in the UK: First, there is no bargaining in stores, just sell whatever is marked. Money, bargaining is very shameless. If you feel the price is not right, just walk away; secondly, customers queue up consciously and don't like people cutting in line.

2. Bring your own shopping bags

In self-service stores and street markets, remember to bring your own shopping bags, because many stores charge for carrying shopping bags. Most self-selected stores provide baskets for customers to use in the store, and then put their purchases in their own shopping bags after paying. If you forget to return a basket from a store or leave without paying, you may be considered stealing and charged with "shoplifting," which may result in being charged with theft by the police. Unfortunately, in some parts of the UK 'shoplifting' is a fairly common form of theft, so many shops have electronic detection equipment and a tough policy on prosecutions.

3. Refer to shopping magazines

If you want to buy expensive items, you can refer to shopping mall shopping magazines, which have comparisons of different manufacturers, product prices, and quality. When shopping during the Super Festival, you don’t have to worry about quality and price fraud. After payment, the cashier will print out a detailed receipt, which includes: the name of the mall, the name of the manager on duty that day, the name of the salesperson, and the type of purchase. , quantity, price, payment method, change as well as the mall address and phone number. If you find any problems, you can find the mall to solve them.

4. Pay attention to store opening hours

Most shops in the UK are open from Tuesday to Saturday and closed on Sunday. Most shops in the UK are closed on Sundays, but are open all day from Monday to Saturday. Many towns and villages close for half a day during the week, starting around 1pm, but may stay open until later on another night.

5. Understand the payment methods

Payment for goods can be made by cash, a check from a British bank account with a British bank card with a bank guarantee card, or a British pound traveler's check, usually There will be no problem. A store will accept a certain credit card if it displays a symbol for that credit card. ;