Things to note when traveling to the Philippines during the rainy season

Since the tourism industry in the Philippines is relatively underdeveloped and tourism information is relatively insufficient, Chinese tourists should make sufficient material and psychological preparations before departure, strive for improvisation and have fun. First of all, you must be mentally prepared. The natural and cultural landscapes of the Philippines are indeed very attractive, but the facilities, environment, food, and services surrounding the scenic spots may not necessarily be satisfactory. In general, the infrastructure construction in the Philippines is not perfect, and the conditions of roads and hotels are relatively poor, especially in areas outside the capital Manila.

Chinese tourists who value food enjoyment should be prepared. Filipinos’ eating habits are very different from those in China, and many tourists’ eating habits have affected their leisure activities.

There is usually no unified standard for charging for attractions here, and the pricing may fluctuate at will, so the quotes quoted by travel agencies often do not reflect the final actual expenditure. In order to avoid cost disputes, tourists who do not speak the local language or English are advised to hire a reliable person who is familiar with the local situation as a guide. Moreover, Filipinos are not fluent in English, and few can speak Chinese. Many people of Chinese descent cannot speak Mandarin, but only speak Hokkien.

As far as tourism projects are concerned, many projects such as Philippine island tours, adventure tours (including diving, surfing, close contact with sharks, etc.), cultural customs, and scenic tours are consistent with the interests of Chinese outbound tourists. . Travel agencies mainly arrange tourists to visit northern Luzon, Manila, central Visayas, southwestern Palawan and Davao in southern Mindanao. Other places in Mindanao are rich in tourism resources, but due to safety concerns, travel agencies generally do not organize tourists.

However, the duration of the Philippine tourist visa is 21 days, which is suitable for those who are eager to travel in depth. I am afraid that Chinese tourists who want to know more about the nature and culture of the Philippines can only arrange their itineraries at the invitation and reception of local friends or institutions.

1. Mosquitoes are fierce there. There are many mosquitoes in the tropical rainforest climate, so you need to wear anti-bite medicine. 2. The beaches and seawater there are relatively clean, with little industrial pollution and a lot of domestic garbage.

3. The consumption level is lower than that in China, but tourist attractions are expensive. Tourism is the leading industry in the Philippines.

Philippine handmade products are generally not expensive, but some specialties are very expensive.

5. Disposable ponchos there cost about 5 to 10 yuan.