Matters needing attention in traveling to Europe

With the rapid development of economy, more and more people choose to travel abroad. Of course, European tourism is more popular. Here is a summary of the precautions for traveling to Europe for your reference.

Safety instructions

Be sure to write down the address and telephone number of your hotel at every stop in case you get lost.

Keep alert at all times, don't talk to strangers, cash, certificates or valuables must be carried with you, and never put them in checked baggage.

The overall law and order in Europe is good, but some countries also have security risks, especially in places where tourists gather, such as scenic spots, hotel lobbies, department stores and restaurants, which are more prone to theft. It is recommended to go hand in hand.

Flight instruction

At present, British Airways, Nordic Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates Airlines, China International Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have moved to the T3 terminal of Beijing Capital International Airport for operation.

After entering the cabin, take your seat according to the seat number on the boarding pass. Don't change it at will. If you have special needs, please contact the flight attendant to help you coordinate.

Even if you really need to change seats, please don't change your boarding pass, because your name is on the boarding pass, and the boarding pass will be sent to the embassy for cancellation as proof of your return to China.

Smoking is not allowed during the whole flight. In addition, when the word "fasten your seat belt" lights up, it means "please fasten your seat belt", please be sure to follow it;

Please keep the seat back upright when taking off and landing;

When eating, please pull down the small table behind the front seat so that the waiter can put the dishes on it. When eating, please put the seat back upright and try not to walk on the seat.

Please pay attention to the sign on the door when using the bathroom on the plane: "occupied" is in use, please don't knock on the door again; "Vacant" means that no one can push the door in, and of course don't forget to lock the door; "Flush" sign, press the flush button to flush after use; Smoking is absolutely forbidden in the bathroom.

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Europeans have a strong sense of environmental protection. In order to avoid air pollution, the law stipulates that drivers are not allowed to turn on the air conditioner when parking.

Smoking is prohibited in the car. Try not to eat food with skin, ice cream and so on. If you must eat, please wrap the remaining fruit cores in paper and put them in the trash can. Don't throw them in the car at will.

European law has strict restrictions on the working hours of drivers and tour guides. If you need extra services, you need to get the consent of the local tour guide driver and pay some extra fees.

European trains (except high-speed trains) are slow, have more stops, have smaller carriages and do not supply drinking water. At the same time, pay special attention to take care of your belongings.

Food and beverage instructions

Europeans are very disgusted with the waste of food. Please take as much as possible when eating. It is recommended to eat in small amounts several times.

Please come to the restaurant for breakfast on time. European hotels prohibit taking food (including fruit) out of restaurants.

During the trip, due to special reasons such as traffic jams, it is inevitable that the meal time will be delayed. You can bring some biscuits, chocolates and other foods.

No matter whether you eat in a Chinese restaurant or a western restaurant, please stay calm and enjoy yourself without making any noise.

Tips for staying in a hotel

There is no hot water supply in European hotels, but cold tap water can usually be drunk directly. As Asians' constitutions are different from those of Europeans, it is suggested that you should not drink cold tap water two days before you arrive in Europe to avoid acclimatization.

The water quality and composition of European countries depend on local geographical location and water sources. The water quality in Germany is hard, and there may be a little white debris in drinking water in some areas, but drinking it will not affect your health; The tap water in Austria and Switzerland comes from the Alps, and the water quality is hard.

If you are not used to drinking local tap water, you can also buy local mineral water to drink. Mineral water in most European countries is divided into carbonated and noncarbonated. If you are not suitable or used to drinking carbonated drinks, please pay attention to the distinction. If you have the habit of drinking hot water, please bring your own hot water kettle.

Any channel with "pay" or "P" on hotel TV is a pay channel;

When taking a bath in the hotel, be careful that the shower curtain falls into the bathtub. If you accidentally wet the carpet, you may have to pay 300 euros to 1000 euros.

There are several kinds of towels in the hotel, with different sizes. Generally, the largest towel is used for bathing and drying, the smallest towel is used for washing face and wiping hands, and the thickest towel is foot pad.

Etiquette instruction

Europeans attach great importance to public health and etiquette. Spitting everywhere, littering cigarette butts, making noise loudly and cutting in line in public places are all regarded as uncivilized behaviors.

The German national government stipulates that smoking is prohibited in public places. If found, it will be severely punished by the relevant local law enforcement departments, with a fine ranging from 500- 1000 euros. Please strictly abide by the regulations to avoid unnecessary economic losses.

Notes on passport cancellation

According to the regulations of the embassy, all tourists need to submit their passports and boarding passes to the embassy for cancellation after returning home.

Passport cancellation time depends on the work progress of the embassy, generally ranging from 10-30 days;

According to the regulations of the embassy, some guests may be informed to go to the embassy for interview and cancellation, which is related to the good records given by the embassy.

At the same time, don't book return air tickets or train tickets before you get the notice from the embassy, so as not to cause unnecessary economic losses.

Prompt reference

European countries have the habit of tipping, which is one of the international etiquette, and it is also an affirmation and gratitude to the service personnel.

If there are other special services, you must pay the corresponding fees and tips (such as baggage handling, laundry, pay TV, long-distance phone calls, non-team' self-service meals, etc.). The amount of the tip need not be too large. Generally speaking, visitors can refer to 5- 15% of the clearly marked price.

You can't tip with change except change. It is considered particularly impolite to tip with small change such as 2 euro cents and 5 euro cents.

Every country in Europe has different rules for tipping, so it's best to do as the Romans do.

Customs instructions

1. You don't need to tip in ordinary restaurants in Europe.

Most public toilets in Europe are charged, so you should take some coins with you.

When visiting the church, don't eat or drink in it.

On Sunday, all the large shopping malls in the city are basically closed, only some small shops are still open, but the prices are higher.

When eating in the restaurant, be sure to let the waiter guide the seat. Don't see the empty table.

6. When buying fruit at the fruit stand, try not to take it yourself, otherwise the seller will be unhappy (except in the supermarket).

7. Unit price of retail food (such as meat, sausage, salad, etc.). ) In European stores, it is100g, not 500g commonly used in China.

8. Try not to smoke and talk loudly in public places. When you walk in front of others, face them, not turn your back on them.

9. When there is a traffic accident or personal injury, don't say "I'm sorry" to the other party easily, otherwise it is equivalent to admitting that the fault is on your own side.

10. In Europe, most people will answer strangers' questions enthusiastically and be polite, and some will drive you there in person.

1 1. Big department stores in Europe can't bargain.

12. Foreign movies are more expensive than domestic movies. For example, 24 200-spindle Konica films, 4-5 marks and 20-30 yuan.

13. In the shop, if you don't want to buy a magazine, don't just flip through it.

14. Although some shops are small, you can't eat and visit at the same time. Ordinary shopkeepers will write outside the door that they can't eat in the store, so they should have a look before going in.

Inspection instructions

1. In America, American Express cards can be used like cash, but in Europe, you have to change them into cash at the exchange office.

The exchange rate of traveler's checks is higher than that of cash.

3. When exchanging money, most places have to charge a handling fee.

4. The exchange rate in the west is free, and the exchange rate and handling fee of different countries, cities, banks and even different branches of the same bank are different.

Generally speaking, the exchange rates of airports, railway stations and hotel exchange offices are low and the handling fees are high; Big banks or American Express exchange offices have high exchange rates and low handling fees.

Some small exchange offices in the Netherlands write the exchange rate in a conspicuous place outside as the buying price, which is higher and makes people mistakenly think it is the selling price; Some of them are only expressed in local words, rather than percentages, which is easy for tourists to misunderstand.

Tip: The easiest way is to ask how much local currency 100 dollars can be exchanged without looking at the exchange rate.

What should I bring when traveling to Europe?

1, shoes should be low-cut and comfortable, preferably with slippers. Airplane flight 10 hour or more, long bus journey, to prevent leg edema.

2. Durable rain gear. Rain in Europe is often accompanied by wind. Once the rain gear is broken, you can wait for Lao Hei to follow you and ask you to buy it.

3, light down jacket. In winter, the temperature difference between N countries in Europe is large, the down jacket is light, moisture-proof and cold-resistant, and it can be rolled into small pieces in hot weather.

Special note: The time difference between Europe and China and the climate of Europe and China.

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The time difference between European countries and China is generally 6 hours later than that of China in summer time and 7 hours later than that of China in winter time.

Daylight saving time in EU countries is from the last Sunday in March to the last Saturday in June 10, and the rest is winter time.

Climate and clothing

The weather in continental Europe is generally changeable, with large temperature difference between morning and evening and rainy summer and autumn. Therefore, you must take a folding umbrella or raincoat with you.

In terms of clothing preparation, we can refer to the climate in Chinese mainland, and take warmth, comfort and convenience as the principle. Bring more underwear and long-sleeved shirts and coats in summer to prevent temperature changes; In winter or during travel, if you need to go to the snow-capped mountains, please bring winter-proof clothes such as ski shirts, sweaters and coats. The shoes are light and flat.

Please choose suitable clothes when climbing, such as non-slip sports shoes. Ladies should not wear skirts and high heels.