Where is Saipan located? Which country does it belong to?

Saipan is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Sea and belongs to the United States.

Saipan is very unique, with crystal clear seawater, silver-white beaches and colorful coral reefs. The water and sky are the same color. Under the refraction of the sun, the seawater appears in different colors such as light green, turquoise, dark blue, ink blue, etc. Color, in addition to the pure tropical ocean scenery, there are also enthusiastic indigenous people; Saipan under the sun is a blue paradise for vacation.

The brief introduction is as follows:

1. Geographical location:

The Northern Mariana Islands are bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Philippine Sea to the west, and adjacent to Guam; from Guam The distance to Saipan and Tinian is about 90 nautical miles (the flight time is about 25 minutes).

2. History

More than 1,500 years ago, the original inhabitants of the Northern Mariana Islands were mainly the Chamorro nation. They were sailed by the Portuguese in 1521. Magellan discovered it and became known to the world. It was once a colony of many European countries. After World War II, it became a United Nations Trust Territory and was under the jurisdiction of the United States. In 1975, 11 islands including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota were After a referendum was held on the island, it was decided to become an autonomous territory of the United States; until 1978, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands was established, with its capital located on Saipan.

Tinian Island was a military focus of the United States during World War II. During the war between the United States and Japan, the first and second atomic bombs in the world's history were launched from Tinian Island by American military aircraft. , surrendered to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, thereby accelerating the end of World War II.

3. Political Status

Currently, the Northern Mariana Islands are a U.S. dependent territory. The local indigenous people hold U.S. passports and are protected by complete U.S. laws. Although they are subject to jurisdiction, they also enjoy a high degree of Autonomy, the local governor and members of the upper and lower houses are also elected by the people.

4. Population

The permanent population of the Northern Mariana Islands is approximately 100,000.

5. Tourism

The Northern Mariana Islands’ income mainly comes from tourism.

Tourists mainly come from major countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

6. Language

The local official language is English, and the indigenous language is Chamorro.

7. Currency

The currency in circulation is the US dollar, and travellers’ checks and credit cards are also widely used.

8. Religion

Most residents believe in Roman Catholicism, with other religious beliefs accounting for a minority.

9. Climate

It has a subtropical marine climate all year round, with temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius, which is very suitable for travel.

10. Visa

*** Some countries and regions require a visa to enter, but the procedure is convenient. Tourist visas for Chinese nationals can be obtained for free at the Shenzhen office of Tianning Dynasty Hotel Apply.

11. Time difference

The local time is two hours ahead of Beijing, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

12. Voltage

Voltage 110 volts/60 Hz

13. Communication

Program-controlled telephones and wireless telephones are equivalent in the local area Popularity, direct calls can be made to all parts of the world.

At the same time, the hotel also provides E-Mail online services.

14. Tips

Please consider tipping after receiving service.

15. Car rental

It is more convenient to rent a car for transportation on the island. There are car rental service centers at the airport and hotels.

Local *** Persons holding a foreign driver's license are allowed to drive in the Northern Mariana Islands.

16. National Defense and Security

The United States is responsible for national defense.

The island has a stable political situation, simple folk customs and good public security.

17. Golf courses

Saipan currently has five high-quality sea view courses, which are popular places for golf enthusiasts to play golf.

18. Transportation

When tourists from other places go to Tinian Island, they first take an international flight to Saipan, the capital, and then transfer to our company's jetliner or helicopter or small The flight (flight time is only six minutes) goes directly to Tinian Island.

Since 1996, our company has invested a huge investment of US$12 million to purchase two of the most luxurious high-speed jet liner, which shuttles between Saipan and Tinian. The duration is about forty-eight minutes.

Saipan has a large international airport.

Currently, many international airlines have scheduled flights to Saipan from major cities around the world every day, including Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air , Asiana Airlines, etc., among which Japan Airlines is the most frequent, with multiple flights from Japan to Saipan every day.

In addition, our company signed a charter flight contract with China Southern Airlines in Guangzhou in February 2002 for direct flights from Guangzhou, China to Saipan.

Details are as follows:

First flight date: April 19, 2002

Frequency: Every Monday and Friday, departing from Guangzhou

< p> Return from Saipan on Tuesdays and Saturdays

Aircraft type: B757-200 (198 seats)

Flight number: Guangzhou to CZ8079/Saipan to CZ8080

Flight time: Departs from Guangzhou at 19:00 (Beijing time)

Departs from Saipan at 04:50 (Saipan time)

Flight time: About 4.5 hours one way

Tinian Island itself also has an international airport, covering an area of ??800 hectares. Currently, it can only accommodate Boeing 727 and 737 passenger aircraft.

However, *** guarantees that the expansion project of Tianning’s existing airport will be completed before the end of October 2002; by then, the airport will be able to accommodate Boeing 747 large passenger aircraft to and from Tinian Island.

19. Tourism Scenery

Beautiful natural beaches can be found everywhere on Tianning Island. At Star Beach, you can pick up unique local legends and " Star sand".

The magnificent sunrise and dreamy sunset seascape are all breathtaking.

Here you can enjoy a variety of water sports, such as water biking, speed boat parachuting, water skiing, banana boats and sea fishing.

Diving is more popular here.

The coral reefs on the seabed are even more exciting for those who are obsessed with diving.

The deepest ocean trench in the world.

The Mariana Trench, located on the east side of the Northern Mariana Islands in the west-central Pacific Ocean, is a world-famous trench.

As early as 1957, the research ship "Fichaz" of the Soviet Academy of Sciences conducted a detailed exploration of the Mariana Trench and used an ultrasonic sounder to discover the deepest sea in the world's oceans in its southwest. Yuan, with a height of 11,022 meters.

Travel instructions are as follows:

1. Domestic departure instructions:

1. Guests must bring their resident ID cards and household registers for children when departing;

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2. Guests must arrive at the International Terminal of Guangzhou Baiyun Airport before leaving the country;

3. Collect all necessary items for departure such as passports, air tickets, exit cards, etc., and check the passport and whether the names on visas and air tickets are correct, and keep the above texts properly;

4. Zoom cameras (with large lenses) and camcorders carried by guests must be registered at the customs declaration counter.

And please keep the registration form (mobile phones and other items do not need to be declared);

5. Customs stipulates that each tourist can carry 2,000 US dollars or equivalent foreign currency (about 15,500 yuan) when leaving the country. Hong Kong dollars).

2. Instructions for taking international flights:

1. Use your boarding pass to board the plane. The boarding gate usually opens 40 minutes before the flight takes off. Closes in 15 minutes, please note.

Please bring a copy of your passport for check-in;

2. The flight time from Guangzhou to Saipan is about 5 hours;

3. Beverages and meals are provided on board the aircraft, and no separate arrangements for meals will be made.

In addition, duty-free goods are also sold on flights;

4. Passengers should buckle their seat belts during the entire flight.

The mobile phones you carry should be turned off during the entire flight;

Electronic products such as laptops and CD players should be turned off within the first half hour after the aircraft leaves the ground. and be sure to close half an hour before landing;

5. Outbound tourists can carry 20 kilograms of luggage and 5 kilograms of hand luggage per person.

Any excess will be charged at RMB 30 per kilogram.

3. Saipan Entry and Exit Instructions:

1. All group members should follow the tour leader to the immigration gate and go through the entry formalities with their passports at the gate designated by the tour leader. If you have any questions,

Please ask the team leader for assistance in time.

Officials in Saipan work inefficiently, so when entering the country, some time will be wasted. Please be patient and do not argue with the officials;

2. You must hold a passport when entering the country. Immigration card, customs declaration form, currency declaration form (Saipan stipulates that if you carry more than 5,000 U.S. dollars, you must fill in this form.

You need to declare both entry and exit, otherwise the excess U.S. dollars will be confiscated), air tickets for entry (The customs declaration form is filled in by the tour leader. For convenience,

If guests have any questions, they should inform the tour leader);

3. Saipan prohibits all meat, animals, plants, and seeds. You can bring only appropriate amounts of medicines and food into the country for personal use.

If you are carrying medicines, it is best to have English instructions;

4. When entering the country, you must carry your own luggage yourself, and do not help others carry their luggage to avoid being used by bad people; /p>

5. When leaving the country, pay attention to getting your passport back, checking whether the US dollars you bring exceed 5,000 US dollars, whether you have brought your air ticket, and whether your luggage is packed.

(The suitcase must be checked.

After passing customs, be sure to check whether the passport has been stamped, otherwise there will be trouble when entering Guangzhou)

4. Local Overview:

1. Weather: Tropical climate throughout the year, with temperatures between 28-32 degrees Celsius and relative humidity between 77-86%;

2. Time difference : Two hours ahead of Beijing time;

3. Currency: US dollars are the common currency, and travellers’ checks and credit cards are widely used in major tourist areas;

4. Shopping: everywhere on the island You can see row upon row of shops; duty-free shops in supermarkets, shopping malls and hotels,

supplying many fine products from international famous brands and famous designers, as well as exquisite handicrafts, oak-carved tropical fish, storyboards, etc. < /p>

Woven products and coconut masks, as well as diving supplies, sportswear, etc., are all gifts suitable for travelers to collect;

5. Entertainment: everything you need, basic diving and other necessary items Deep diving with a diving license, PADI diving course (with completion certificate), 18 holes of golf, a tour of Battleship Island, etc.

Those who are not addicted to diving can take a new type of submarine to the underwater world at a depth of 50 feet.

Or take a helicopter to get a bird's-eye view of the island and the giant sea turtles in the huge lagoon from the air, and watch them. Gorgeous coastal life;

6. The consumption level is higher than that of Hong Kong and mainland China.

5. Precautions for food, clothing, housing and transportation:

1. Clothes

※ The temperature is hot throughout the year, so summer clothes are the main type.

Bring your own swimsuit and slippers;

2. Food

※ Team meals are divided into buffet and group meals, with group meals mainly focusing on Cantonese cuisine , the buffet is a combination of Chinese and Western styles

※ When dining, guests should dine at the table designated by the tour guide

※ Saipan is located in a tropical area with a hot climate, so you should drink more water if you sweat more.

The hotel room provides water boiling equipment. Since the local tap water is desalinated from seawater,

After boiling, there will be precipitated substances and a slightly salty taste. There is a fee for getting fresh or boiled water from the waiter. , it is best to bring your own mineral water

※ Try not to overeat, pay attention to food hygiene and freshness, and do not eat raw seafood

3. Accommodation

※ Accommodation in the five-star Tianning Dynasty Hotel on Tianning Island

※ The rooms generally provide pay TV and international long-distance phone calls. If you want to use them, please inform the tour leader for assistance and pay for yourself.

In addition to using the more expensive long-distance calls in the hotel, guests can ask the tour guide to help purchase a magnetic phone card, which costs US$10 each.

You can make calls in the hotel lobby or casino.

(Portables from Mainland China and Hong Kong are not allowed)

※ Except for the designated coffee bags and tea bags, other food and drinks in the room can be enjoyed at your own expense

※ Hotels generally provide self-service laundry facilities, and leisure facilities such as swimming pools and gyms are equipped with them

※ Hotels generally provide free safe services. If guests have expensive items, try to leave them to the hotel for safekeeping. , especially hotels where you stay for more than one night

※ Since Saipan is an island that pays special attention to environmental protection, the use of disposable items is not recommended.

Therefore, guests are welcome to bring their own toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers and other daily necessities

※ Before checking into the room, guests should write down the room number and phone number of the tour leader or other group members. For easy contact

※ Carry the hotel’s business card with you in case of emergency

4. Itinerary

※ Saipan tourism is different from other forms of tourism in that it mainly It's a leisurely vacation style.

The itinerary of the value-for-money group is roughly as follows: Tinian island tour (half day), Saipan island tour (half day), the rest are free time, there are many items at your own expense The project is for reference, fresh and fun

※ Traffic conditions in Saipan are good, with less traffic jams

※ In comparison, Saipan has good public security.

However, you should be careful when traveling out. Valuables should be carried with you, or you can store them in the hotel's safe.

According to international practice, theft in the hotel is the responsibility of the guest.

When going out, you generally do not need to carry your passport

※ Avoid going out alone, and inform the tour leader when going out.

5. Precautions for water activities

※ When riding a yacht, do not concentrate on one side of the deck to prevent the boat from losing balance.

Do not put your hands outside the edge of the boat to avoid being hit

※ When participating in any activities on the island, you should ask the tour guide to make arrangements to ensure safety

※ It is suitable to go together when participating in water activities.

Follow the guidance of professional coaches. Those who cannot swim should not try it and strictly abide by the regulations of wearing life jackets

※ If the weather is bad, the wind is high and the waves are strong, it is not suitable for water activities. If there are factors, do not forcefully participate

※ You should pay attention to your physical condition. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, cold, fever and other diseases, and if you are full after a meal, you should not participate in water activities.

If you feel tired or cold, you should go ashore immediately

※ Swimmers must move within the designated area

6. Visiting instructions:

< p> 1. When participating in activities, guests should follow the group and pay attention to the gathering time and place to avoid getting separated;

2. Self-funded items include: skydiving at an altitude of 10,000 meters, flying an airplane, seaplane, submarine, Helicopter, night tour of Saipan, sunset dinner at sea, etc.;

3. People under 21 years old are not allowed to enter the casino, and mobile phones, video cameras and cameras are not allowed to enter.

7. Daily necessities that you must prepare before departure:

1. Personal items: toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers, comb, shorts, umbrella, sun oil, swimming suit, etc.;

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2. Medicines: Some common medicines for preventing acclimatization and colds.