The Philippines is an archipelago country. What should you pay attention to when going to the Philippines for the first time?

The Philippines is an archipelago country. What should you pay attention to when going to the Philippines for the first time?

For the Chinese, Southeast Asian countries have always been the first choice for everyone to travel abroad, such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, etc., but friends who have been to the Philippines should know that the Philippines is also a good choice. But after all, the Philippines is not as popular as some places such as Thailand. Many people still don’t understand. What should you pay attention to if you go to the Philippines for the first time? The editor has compiled the following guide, hoping to help everyone. 01 Currency exchange

It is very important to pay for traveling or working abroad. When going to other countries, you must use the currency of the country where you are. In the Philippines, the common currency is the Philippine Peso, which can also be used in major cities in the Philippines. There are a variety of MasterCard credit cards available, but except for some shopping malls, it is inconvenient to swipe credit cards in many places, so it is best to have local cash as backup.

Currency exchange method: Make an appointment with the People's Bank of China by phone in advance for exchange; first go to a domestic bank to exchange U.S. dollars. You can directly exchange U.S. dollars for pesos in the Philippines, but it is relatively inconvenient and the fee is high, unless the amount is large. Transactions are not recommended; you can use UnionPay credit cards to withdraw local pesos at some local ATMs, but a surcharge of 200P will be deducted. 02 Attire

The average temperature throughout the year in the Philippines is between 25-32℃. Among them, the weather is hot and dry from March to May, the rainy season is from June to October, and the climate is cool from November to February. Therefore, the Philippines can wear light summer clothes all year round, but also remember to bring some clothes. A thin jacket to prevent too much temperature difference between morning and morning. 03 Power Socket

The Philippines uses 220V, 60HZ alternating current. The power plug mainly uses two-pin flat type and two-pin ring type. The Chinese-style two-pin type can be used in the Philippines, but if it is a three-pin type Home appliances require a socket adapter. If you have a three-pin home appliance haunt, it is recommended that you have a spare plug adapter. 04 Transportation

The Philippines is a country with many islands. Many people in the Philippines choose island hopping. Ships are usually the main means of transportation between islands, including crab boats, motorboats, ferries, etc.

Jeepneys and tricycles are important public transportation facilities in the city. There are taxis with meters in San Francisco and other cities. It is recommended to use the local "Didi Taxi" - Grab. You can trust it. Milky white taxis are very easy to be scammed! Be careful when you get off the plane and take a taxi. It’s easy to get ripped off because you don’t know the price! Bullock carts are often found in some tourist destinations. They are a means of transportation with cultural experience and entertainment properties, and the cost is relatively high. 05 About tipping

Tipping in the Philippines is also a recognition of the strong support of the other party, but this is only an international practice but not mandatory. Generally, banknotes are used, such as usually 20 pesos (similar to 3 yuan) or 50 pesos. It is generally customary in the service industry to tip, which is about 10% of the total transaction amount. Most hotels and restaurants already include a 10% surcharge in their balance sheets, so tips can be waived. 06 Important Number

When you encounter difficulties while traveling abroad and need to seek help, you can seek help from the Tourist Assistance Center or the embassy. These numbers should be memorized: The Philippines National Department of Tourism (DOT) has 24-hour tourist assistance Center: (632) 524-1728, 524-1660; Philippine police hotline: 117; Chinese Embassy in the Philippines: (632) 844-3148, 843-7715; Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center Hotline: ( 8610)12308.

The above are the things that the editor has compiled that need to be paid attention to when going to the Philippines for the first time. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. If you have anything to add or different opinions, please leave a message in the comment area for discussion.