Matters needing attention in Spring Festival travel rush

20 19 the spring festival is coming, and many friends are looking forward to traveling during the spring festival, especially for pure travel. Because most foreign countries don't celebrate the Spring Festival, life there is as usual, but outbound travel is the peak period during the Spring Festival, so everyone must pay attention to safety.

The Spring Festival holiday is approaching, and the popularity of "traveling for the New Year" is not diminished. According to the forecast of Ctrip and other travel agencies, about 400 million people will travel in China during the upcoming Spring Festival Golden Week in the Year of the Pig.

Around 65438+ 10/8, the embassies and consulates of China in Thailand, China in Fiji and China in Ho Chi Minh City issued notices for China tourists during the Spring Festival, reminding them to have a "family fun" during the Spring Festival, but also to improve their safety awareness and travel in a civilized way.

1. Buy travel insurance in advance before traveling. The Spring Festival holiday is the peak season for tourism. It is best for passengers to book hotels in advance and arrange their itinerary. The Embassy of China in Fiji advises passengers to choose travel agencies with good qualifications and good reputation and sign formal contracts; If the local travel agency is responsible for the reception during your stay in Fiji, you need to buy relevant tourism products through formal channels, and don't go to informal tourist attractions. It is recommended to buy personal accident insurance before departure.

The Embassy of China in Thailand also reminded that tourists should know the relevant destinations in Thailand in advance before traveling, and open international roaming of mobile phones or portable Wi-Fi to ensure smooth communication; When arranging accommodation, book hotels with legal business qualifications and close to busy areas through formal channels; In addition, medical expenses in Thailand are relatively high, so it is best for tourists to purchase travel accident insurance and medical insurance in advance.

2. Pay attention to the safety risk of wading. Island tour is one of the hot topics in Spring Festival travel rush. The Embassy of China in Thailand said that wading safety risk is the biggest safety risk faced by tourists coming to Thailand, and cases of China tourists drowning in Thailand occur from time to time, so we must attach great importance to it and never be careless.

The embassy reminds that tourists should know the local weather and sea conditions in advance before going out to sea. If the wind and waves are heavy and the sea conditions are dangerous, the Thai side will plant a red flag on the beach to indicate that tourists are prohibited from going out to sea. Please be sure to abide by it.

At the same time, don't venture into the water or swim in the hotel swimming pool during non-working hours under physical conditions such as fasting, full meal, drunkenness and extreme fatigue, so as not to lead to tragedy; If you take a speedboat or cruise ship, tourists should wear life jackets all the time, and participate in snorkeling projects must follow the guidance and training of professionals to ensure safety.

The Embassy of China in Fiji also reminds passengers that they should learn emergency life-saving knowledge in advance and prepare protective life-saving appliances and supplies when participating in maritime tourism projects.

Wear a life jacket when snorkeling; To participate in deep diving projects, you must be trained by professional coaches and master relevant skills before you can enter the deep water area. When diving deeply, be careful not to stay away from the accompanying coach so as to get professional guidance and help at any time.

The Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City reminds local China tourists that they should know in advance and strictly abide by the relevant safety requirements when going out to sea, pay attention to observing the condition of ships and avoid taking dangerous ships such as overloading, exceeding the service life and disrepair.

In addition, we should be alert to hidden dangers along the coast, and don't go to remote beaches or beaches at night to avoid being caught in the sea by sudden waves.

3, optimistic about personal belongings backup identity documents During travel, public security in some areas is not good, and passengers should pay more attention to personal belongings and personal safety. The Embassy of China in Fiji reminds passengers to take good care of their personal money and valuables, and pay attention to closing the doors and windows of their residence at night.

Pay attention to the surrounding environment when driving out, lock the doors and windows, and don't put valuables such as mobile phones and handbags in the car after people leave. China's embassy in Thailand also reminds China tourists that wealth is not exposed. When they go out, their backpacks are hung inside to prevent flying cars from grabbing them.

Take a taxi late at night and write down the license plate number and driver's license number. Don't go to remote or complicated communities. The Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City reminds passengers that they should walk on the inside of the sidewalk when walking in the street, and avoid talking on the phone while walking to prevent traffic and robbery risks.

In terms of traffic safety, the Embassy of China in Thailand reminded that in Thailand, the speed of vehicles is generally fast, and vehicles drive on the right rudder, which is contrary to domestic traffic habits. Be careful when crossing the road.

Be sure to fasten your seat belt when taking buses, vans and taxis. "Motorcycle" and "DuDu" cars are fast and convenient, but they lack the necessary safety protection for passengers. Please choose carefully.

Be careful when renting and driving motorcycles and cars in Thailand. If you really need to hire a driver, you must hold a Thai driver's license or an international driver's license, otherwise you will be fully responsible for the accident.

Passengers should remember the local emergency telephone number and the telephone number of the local embassy or consulate. In an emergency, keep calm and ensure your own safety. Contact the local embassy or consulate in time or call the Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center (0086- 10- 12308).