Detailed guide to traveling to the United States

The United States is currently the most developed country in the world. It has a wide geographical area. The United States is very rich in natural resources. Various special geographical and landform features have formed unique attractions. Let me share with you some of the United States. , Preparation before departure

1 Valid travel document passport:

You must have a valid EVUS registration to travel to the United States. Now starting from November 29, 2016, all individuals holding passports of the People's Republic of China and holding B1/B2, B1 and B2 visas with the longest validity period (ten years) must hold a valid EVUS registration before they can travel to China. Travel to the United States. Passengers who are required to register for EVUS will not be able to obtain a boarding pass or enter the country through the land entry port.

2 Daily necessities:

Travel as planned. In the city, check the local temperature and bring appropriate clothing. The hotel does not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other items. Please bring your own. The sun in the United States is very strong, so you can prepare sunshade hats, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion.

3 languages:

You must know English when traveling by car. There are translation software available in the smart phone app store to download in advance. English is too confusing. Do you want to avoid the trouble of English? Contact us quickly. We are here to help. All major tourist cities are equipped with Chinese drivers and tour guides. Local people will take you to travel. What are you afraid of?

4 Communication:

Please activate international roaming in advance Service, the premise is that your mobile phone must comply with the mobile phone model. The mobile phones that can be used in the United States are tri-band mobile phones (GSM with three frequencies: 900M, 1800M, and 1900M). If you choose Kuaibanxing to charter a car to travel now, you can get a free U.S. T-Mobile phone card.

5. Don’t bring anything you can’t bring:

Customs has regulations. The amount of money and items you carry must comply with customs regulations. You can check them on many websites. Find it (if you need a website, please send me a private message, don’t take any chances. Do not bring meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits and other fresh or pickled animal and plant products into the country. If you ever want to bring them, please be sure to prepare them. Customs declaration preparation.

6 Cash or card:

Credit cards are accepted everywhere in the United States, such as Master or Visa. As long as you have a card, you need to bring a small amount of appropriate US dollar cash. , such as service tips, etc., but the card still cannot be swiped.

7 Power plug:

Check in advance whether the voltage range of computer, mobile phone, and camera chargers can be used under 110v, because The voltage in the United States is 110 volts, 60 Hz AC. If it does not support 110v, please buy a conversion plug.

8 Headache and cold medicine:

You can imagine the medical expenses in developed countries in Europe and the United States. It is very expensive, and it is necessary to bring some commonly used medicines with you at the pharmacy.

9 Passport validity:

Please check the validity period of your passport before traveling to the United States. The validity period of your passport must be at least six months longer than the intended period of stay in the United States.

2. Entry and Exit

1 Regardless of entering or leaving the United States, you can only carry liquids, gels and aerosols in containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml, and place them in a 1-liter zip-top bag. Please put any overly large containers in your checked baggage.

2 It is strictly prohibited to bring knives, animals, plants, seeds, food (meat and fruits) into the United States.

3 If you bring more than 10,000 US dollars in cash into the United States, you must declare it, the amount is The total amount of money brought by your companions will be confiscated by customs.

4 Please note when checking in luggage: documents, tickets, cash and valuables of any kind, and films must not be checked in.

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5 When entering and leaving the country, be careful about your words and deeds, and do not talk nonsense about terrorism

6 If you take a plane to the United States, the service staff on the plane will issue you an I-94 form. , that is, the Arrival/Departure Record. This form records the personal information and address of the immigrant in the United States. Here is a review tip: Holding a valid U.S. visa does not guarantee entry. The immigration officer at the U.S. port finally decides whether you can enter the United States. You can enter the country.

3. Driving in the United States

If you choose a Chinese driver and tour guide to skip this, please ask us for help!

1 States in the United States Does the list allow B1/B2 visa holders to use domestic driving licenses:

Because each state in the United States has its own regulations, which are different, and even different car rental companies will be different and subject to change. In order not to violate Please be sure to check the laws carefully in your local area. I heard that in many states the penalty for driving without a license is at least a large fine, and may even lead to imprisonment if appropriate.

States where domestic driver’s licenses are available:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Love Dahod, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada , New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Washington, DC

States where domestic driver's licenses are not available:

Arkansas, Hawaii, Connecticut, Kentucky States, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont, Wisconsin

2 You must buy insurance when renting a car

Be sure to use a regular national chain company when renting a car. You must buy insurance and pay attention to the terms of the insurance. It is recommended to use a national chain car rental agency for better guarantee. Another advantage is that you can return the car in another place.

3. When renting a car, you must have GPS navigation

Use the app that comes with your phone or directly rent the GPS from the car rental company.

4 Bridge tolls

There are not many tolls on highway bridges in the United States, but some highways have full-service parking and rest areas. You need to look at the sign at the highway exit.

5 How to respond when encountering the police

If you hear the words "Freeze" or "Stop", you are asked to stop immediately, so please do so.

If you need to communicate with the police, please try to remain still and use verbal questioning. Do not make sudden movements, especially do not suddenly reach into the inner pocket of your jacket to take something out, to avoid them thinking that you are taking something out. Gun misunderstanding, that's when they'll start shooting.

If you have difficulty communicating, you can tell the police "I don't speak English (I don't speak English, translated by the author)" and they will try to call a translator immediately.

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4. Accommodation

1 Hotel

When choosing, pay attention to the area where the hotel is located, and do not stay in areas with poor security for cheap. Hotels generally have washing machines and dryers, and even laundry detergent is provided at the front desk for a fee. You can buy it with money, usually 25 cents in coins.

2 Youth Hostel

Suitable for backpackers, it is a good choice for young people.

3 Family Hotel.

To stay in local residential areas and experience folk customs, please check the website and make reservations in advance, and pay attention to previous guest reviews to make your choice.

4 Camping

There are camping places around tourist attractions in the United States, many of which are free. Bathing facilities may require payment. There are many bugs and wild animals. If you choose a camping place, please do your homework before setting off.

1 Drinking water

Cold water from faucets in the United States is generally drinkable, and public service facilities generally do not provide hot water.

2. Restaurants

In the United States, there are not only specialty food restaurants from all over the world, but also local fresh and unpolluted seafood, steaks, etc. I recommend a very useful Chinese app, a must-have for travel. You can check out many gourmet restaurants and the North American entertainment app. You can click on the address to navigate directly to it.

6. Travel

1 Tourist Information Center

General attractions. You will notice the tourist information center (Information Center) in the area, where there will be detailed brochures of attractions and various discount coupons for shops, restaurants, tickets, etc., which are available for tourists to take for free.

2 Attraction tickets

National museums, state parks, beaches, etc. are all free. Some private attractions charge tickets, and the prices vary. National park tickets only cost a few dollars, and the National Park Annual Pass is available throughout the United States. It’s only 100 dollars less.

7. Shopping

1 Shopping mall

It is called shoppingmall in English and has a variety of specialty stores.

2 Outlets

Outlets in English are places where famous brand direct sales stores are concentrated. The same products can be bought at much cheaper prices than in specialty stores, but the styles are not necessarily new ( Follow me to view the inventory of outlets in every state in the United States

3 Sales Tax

Except for a few states such as Oregon, shopping in other states in the United States has different rates of shopping tax, such as Washington The state tax rate is generally 10.1% of the total amount. (Follow me to view the inventory of tax rates in various states in the United States

In fact, airport duty-free shops are also directly operated by brands, which is a good choice to save money.

4 Returns

You do not need a reason to return the goods in the United States. If you ask, tell the truth. You need to ensure that the goods have not been used and the invoice and price tag are still there. Generally, they are sold within 30 days. You can return the item to the original store or its off-site chain store at full price within days. Please check your shopping receipt or consult the store for specific instructions.

8. Tipping

1 Restaurant

When dining in American restaurants, you usually need to tip the waiter 15%-20% of the total meal price when checking out. Tipping is not required in fast food restaurants, and in buffet restaurants it is generally 1-2 US dollars per person.

Generally, if there are more than 6 people dining, a 15%-20% fee may be automatically added to the restaurant's bill. Please check carefully and there is no need to pay separately.

2 Hotel

The tip for hotel room cleaners is $2/day per bed.

The bellman is tipped $1 for each piece of luggage he carries.

When you win money in a casino, you usually have to give the dealer 10% of your winnings.

Tour bus drivers and tour guides generally pay $5~10/day per passenger.

9. Time Difference

The United States is divided into six time zones, and each adjacent time zone differs by one hour. Among them, there are four in the United States, from east to west:

1 The major cities in the Eastern Time Zone (EST): New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami.

2 Central Time Zone (CST's main cities: Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Dallas.

3 Mountain Time (MST's main cities: Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix)

4 Pacific Time Zone (PST Major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, and San Diego.

In addition, the two states outside the mainland United States each have their own time.

US Eastern Time is higher than Beijing. The time is 13 hours behind, and it is 12 hours behind during daylight saving time. Pacific time is 16 hours behind Beijing time, and Hawaii is 18 hours behind Beijing time.

10. U.S. emergency rescue phone number< /p>

911, the emergency number for lifesaving, firefighting, police, and hospitals is 911.