Tips for tourism in Israel

Lead: Another important industry in Israel is tourism. Its advantages are that Israel has a large number of precious historical and religious relics, including Judaism, Christianity (including independent sects such as Catholicism and Orthodox Church), Islam and Baha 'i. In addition, Israel's warm climate and abundant water resources are also one of its advantages. Israel's tourism industry includes various historical and religious attractions around the holy land, as well as modern holiday beaches, as well as various archaeological tours, historical sites and eco-tours.

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The time difference between Israel and China is six hours.

2. Language

The official language of Israel is Hebrew, and English is also a common language. Besides, there are quite a few Arabs in Israel, so they can also speak Arabic.

3. Currency and exchange rate

Israel's currency is decimal, with NIS as the basic unit. Tel Aviv International Airport has foreign currency exchange service. Foreign currency exchange or traveler's checks can be done in most banks and larger hotels. Shekel banknotes with denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 200, 1 can be exchanged 100 agolo. The denominations of coins are 5 10, 50 agolo and 1 shekel.

The exchange rate between US dollar and shekel is about 1: 3.7 RMB, and shekel is about 1.8: 1 (the exchange rate will change frequently, for reference only).

At present, domestic banks can't exchange shekels directly, but can only exchange dollars locally. The local international airport has foreign currency exchange service, which can also be handled in some domestic banks or large hotels. Banks are open from Sunday to Friday, and start business at around 8: 15 every morning; The business hours in the afternoon are different. All banks are closed on Friday afternoons, Saturdays and most Jewish holidays. You can exchange money through cash changers registered in major towns; In addition, the exchange rate on Sunday is calculated according to the exchange rate on Friday of the previous week.

4. Hotel accommodation

1) Generally, the check-in time of hotels is after 15: 00 pm, and the check-out time is before 12: 00 noon. There will be a charge for overtime.

2) The hotel provides free and pay TV. Please refer to the cost statement before making a decision.

3) There is a charge for calling outside the hotel room, which is more expensive. It is recommended to buy calling cards locally.

4) Please pay attention to protect the equipment and facilities in the hotel. Generally, the compensation for the damage of hotel equipment and facilities is relatively expensive.

5) Smoking is not allowed in the hotel room. If necessary, please ask for a smoking room before you check in. All losses caused by illegal smoking will be borne by smokers.

6) The cold water in the hotel can be drunk directly, but the water in the hot water pipe cannot be drunk directly. You can use the hot water kettle provided in the hotel room to boil drinking water.

7) The star standard of local hotels is slightly lower than that of domestic hotels.

8) Hotel Internet access:

Some hotels in Israel have access to the Internet, and some can use the hotel's Internet computer after paying the fee. Some hotel rooms can also access the Internet, but it is necessary to open the Internet service in the front desk. Details vary from hotel to hotel, please consult the hotel front desk or local tour guide.

5. About tipping

Tipping is quite standard in Israel. At present, the general tipping level is 10%. There may be a service charge on the hotel bill. If the service charge is not included in the bill, you need to tip, and then the appropriate tip for advanced places is 12- 15%.

6. Taxi

According to the law, all local trips of Israeli taxis must be charged by mileage. A legal taxi is a white car with a taxi sign on the roof and a registration number next to it. Passengers are entitled to an invoice recording mileage before getting off the bus. Mileage fees are charged according to three different charging standards; Ordinary fare plus telephone booking, ordinary fare, ordinary fare on Saturday, holiday and night (9: 00 pm-5: 30 am the next day) plus extra charge. Baggage also needs to be paid extra. Intercity fees are charged according to the official price list, and drivers must show the price list when passengers request it. Israel has no habit of tipping drivers.

7. Climate and clothing

The climate in Israel changes greatly, with abundant sunshine all year round, hot and dry from April to 65438+1October, and mild and humid from165438+1October to March. The Mediterranean coastal plain has a Mediterranean climate; Large temperature difference in mountainous areas; The climate in Eilat and the Dead Sea is hot and dry, with long sunshine hours and little rain. In most areas, the temperature is 20~32 degrees Celsius in summer and 7~ 17 degrees Celsius in winter. The annual rainfall is 708 mm in the north, 489 mm in Tel Aviv, 220 mm in the southern desert area and only 39 mm near Eilat.

When traveling to Israel, please bring a sun hat and sunglasses, and choose a suitable suit and hat (short-sleeved shirts are not allowed in the holy land).

8. Voltage

The voltage in Israel is 220 volts and 50 hertz. Large hotel rooms provide built-in 1 10 volt electric shaver transformer. Most Israeli sockets are three hole socket, but there are also two-hole sockets. However, unlike three hole socket used in Europe and Britain, if you need to use your own electrical appliances, you should be prepared before going out.

9. Telephone service

Public telephones use calling cards and international calling cards, and all public places have calling cards. Israeli phone cards can be bought at post offices and shops. The telephone directory is in Hebrew, and there are English telephone directories in some places. Israel has one of the lowest telephone charges in western countries. For public telephones, you can make a collect call and then dial 188 to transfer to the international transfer service.

Israel is the largest in the world? Moving? China, one of the countries, is at the forefront of wireless communication technology and mobile phone service. Visitors can rent mobile phones at the counter of a mobile phone company in big city airports. Israel Mobile Network supports roaming services of many international operators. You can consult the mobile communication operator before going to Israel.

10. If you have emergency medicine for travel, please use parcel tape as far as possible, preferably with English name, and store it in a unified way. I suggest you inform the tour leader for reference before entering the customs.

1 1. According to the regulations of China Customs, each person can carry no more than RMB 20,000 in cash or convert it into US$ 5,000 or equivalent foreign currency; If it is exceeded, it must be declared before leaving China Customs.

12. airline economy class reservation: economy class passengers can check 20 kilograms of luggage for free. Daily necessities and clothes can be put in the suitcase (scissors, fruit knives and all metal items must be checked). One piece of hand luggage, weighing no more than 7kg and measuring no more than 23cm x 34cm x 48cm. You have to pay for the excess baggage yourself. For more information about carrying liquid items, see? New rules for hand luggage on international flights?

13. If you are an ADS team tourist visa handled by our company, your passport, visa and air ticket are kept by the tour leader, and you don't need to bring any other identification, such as ID card.