What should you pay attention to when traveling to Yunnan during the New Year?

First of all, Yunnan is beautiful, Yunnan is friendly, and Yunnan welcomes you. At the same time, you have to make some efforts to appreciate the characteristics of Yunnan?nbsp;

Generally speaking, Yunnan people are simple and friendly. If you are also a down to earth and friendly person, the locals will definitely notice. If people identify with you, your travels will be unexpectedly rewarding and you may even make lifelong friends.

If you respect people, they will respect you. Remember to say "please" and "thank you" more often. Please don't have a sense of superiority - escape from the city, escape from steel bars, concrete and get off work, and return to simplicity. You must know that cities and villages, plains and mountains, different environments operate with different rules, not to mention the different customs and habits of various ethnic groups. If you come to a mountainous area from a city, you are likely to face a certain degree of "cultural conflict," for which you should be mentally prepared. My advice can be summed up in two words: new life. Respect the people you meet, the things you encounter, the strange phenomena, the rules you follow. Basically, everything is related to survival. Right?

As for drinking, if you can't drink, don't do it in the first place. If you can drink, it is not appropriate to refuse the host's hospitality. Note that there are many people in various parts of Yunnan who are very good at drinking. Don't get drunk. This will hurt your body and delay your trip.

Even if you don’t smoke, you might as well carry a few packs of cigarettes with you. Smoking is relatively common in Yunnan, although there are many Yunnanese who do not smoke. Common brands include Yunyan, Hongshan Tea, Hongtashan, Honghe, etc. Offering cigarettes is conducive to communication. People who are not familiar with each other offer cigarettes and start talking.

Yunnan has been a diverse region since ancient times. People usually don’t care what you wear, what you look like, or what accent you speak with. They don’t mean any harm, and everyone welcomes polite people.

If someone smiles at you, smile back. The reason is the same as above.

If someone talks to you, you should respond to them. Don't act aristocratic - there is no such tradition here.

Take the initiative to find opportunities to communicate with others. Only by trying to understand the people can you see the real Yunnan. To communicate effectively, you should be patient, polite, and mindful. Often, interactions with each other begin like this:

--Hello.

--Hello.

--Where are you from?

--(Tell him where you are from)

--How long have you been in Yunnan?

--Where have you been?

--(Tell him where you have been, the more, the better)

--Wow! Then you already know Yunnan better than most Yunnanese. What do you think of Yunnan?

--(Tell him that Yunnan is beautiful, even strange, the people in Yunnan are warm and friendly, and the journey is very pleasant.)

This may be a bit formal ( Especially if this process keeps repeating, you may be a little bored), but you might as well answer these inquiries with a smile, and then you can get to the topic of interest.

As for the topic, it is not appropriate to discuss sensitive topics related to ethnicity or religion - because it is difficult for you to grasp the sense of proportion. All ethnic groups in Yunnan live in harmony with each other. Looking around the world, you will agree that this situation is quite rare and valuable. We cherish the situation of stability and unity.

If possible, you should speak Mandarin so that most people can understand it. However, most Yunnanese speak Mandarin with a strong accent, and sometimes you have to be patient to be prepared to understand.

About trash. More than once I've been outraged by the garbage everywhere: some people leave a trail of trash behind them, and you can even track them by it. These people seem to think that mountains, rivers and lakes are public garbage dumps, and it doesn't matter if they throw something away casually; or they think that someone will follow them to clean up along the way. I really hope everyone can take care of our unique tourist world.

About public toilets. There are generally paid public toilets on the streets or tourist places in the city, and the fee ranges from 1 jiao to 2 jiao each time. However, restrooms at airports and large shopping malls are free. In addition, it is advisable to do some "convenience" before taking a long-distance bus - there are not many toilets along the way.

Be careful with fire. Do not light fires in areas where fireworks are prohibited. Try to use existing stove sites to light fires. Use sand and water to extinguish the fire completely. Many scenic spots in Yunnan are also nature reserves, and there are generally no designated camping areas (currently). If you are not sure where you can light a fire, it is best to consult the local management agency.

About bicycles. Bicycles are one of the most valuable tools for visiting a place. However, you should pay attention to safety when traveling by bicycle, especially when you are on the road outside the city, you should pay attention to the traffic.

About service quality. Generally speaking, the service quality of Yunnan people is hard to praise and cannot be compared with places such as Thailand, Hong Kong or Guangdong. I really don't know how to put it - maybe you can accept it as a local characteristic. On the other hand, as economic reforms deepen, service quality can be expected to improve rapidly.

If you encounter something dissatisfactory, it should not affect your enjoyment of the trip. The reason is the same as above. Many places in Yunnan are quite backward. People work hard and live a difficult life. Hope you understand. If your legitimate rights and interests have been violated, file a complaint (see the relevant content in this guide).

In case (just in case) you have a dispute with the locals, it is better to be patient. Otherwise the consequences will be difficult to predict.

When you encounter difficulties, seek help. In an emergency, ask for help from anyone around you. If you want to call the police, "110" is the first choice.

If you see somewhere that says visitors are not welcome, you should respect it. If you do have an emergency, they will be willing to help you.

If you want to engage in activities such as hunting, fishing, and collecting specimens, you should see if you need permission.

Photography taboos: Photography should generally be avoided in the following situations: temples, exhibitions, new houses under construction, etc., as well as situations where people have stated that they do not want to be photographed.

Act within your capabilities. There are often potential dangers in the natural environment, so don't take unnecessary risks. If you have any questions about this, please ask the French and Italian tourism agencies and they will be happy to explain it to you.

Keep some change in your pocket. Pay attention to saving money. Spend money with a plan. Try to visit more places with less money. (If you can put it this way, the function of this book is to help you spend money on the one hand, and on the other hand, it helps you save money.

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