How about traveling abroad during the Spring Festival holiday as reminded by the National Tourism Administration?

1. Be prepared before traveling. Pay attention to travel tips issued by relevant departments such as tourism and foreign affairs, and understand the weather, health, transportation, social security and other conditions of the destination. Or be careful not to go to countries and regions with frequent terrorist attacks, political instability, or major epidemics. Be careful to choose a legitimate travel agency, sign a standardized contract, and beware of free travel and travel coupons. Apply for a visa, buy full travel insurance, bring your passport, air ticket, invitation letter and other documents and prepare copies.

Second, understand the entry and exit regulations. Carefully understand the relevant laws and regulations of the destination country, especially the local customs regulations on the quantity and type of items carried in and out, especially the regulations on medicines, food, seeds, liquids, cash, etc. To avoid obstruction of entry and exit.

Third, pay attention to civilized tourism. Observe laws and regulations and respect local public order and good customs. You must behave appropriately, treat others with courtesy, travel in a civilized manner, and reflect a good image of Chinese tourists. Pay attention to environmental protection, advocate CD operation, protect cultural relics and historic sites, and put an end to graffiti. Let civilized travel become a beautiful scenery.

4. Pay attention to overseas security risks. Improve safety awareness, strengthen risk prevention, keep personal belongings, abide by traffic laws and regulations, and avoid going to crowded places. Tourists participating in group tours should follow the safety tips of the tour guide or group leader and pay attention to safety precautions, tips and signs. Self-guided tourists should avoid going to unopened scenic spots, choose high-risk tourism projects carefully, and make careful preparations for protection when necessary. Self-driving tourists, please abide by local traffic laws and avoid speeding and fatigue driving. Please take good care of your documents and belongings when traveling, use credit cards to make purchases, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash. In the event of an emergency, stay calm, respond appropriately, and call the police promptly.

Fifth, advocate rational consumption and rational rights protection. Choose regular shopping places for consumption, and do not be impulsive, blindly obedient, follow trends, or take advantage of petty gains. Put an end to the comparison mentality and beware of being deceived. If you encounter problems with the quality of tourism services, you can make timely inquiries and complaints through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ consular protection hotline, the 12301 national tourism complaint service hotline, or the official complaint hotline announced by the tourist destination. Do not use irrational behaviors such as damaging items or gathering people to cause trouble to intensify conflicts. Properly preserve relevant evidence and make complaints within the statute of limitations (within 90 days after the contract is terminated).