Who has been to Europe? What should I pay attention to?

First, go out-safety is the most important.

1. Personal safety: pay attention to traffic safety when walking, please take the crosswalk when crossing the road, and you can only pass when the indicator light is green; European countries (except Britain) pedestrians and vehicles drive on the right, just like China; Some cities (such as Amsterdam) have bicycle lanes. Pedestrians are not allowed to stand or walk on the bicycle lane, otherwise, once an accident occurs, the responsibility must be borne by the pedestrians themselves. When boarding an airplane, car or ship, please stand firm on the escalator and steps to avoid sprains and injuries. Free activities at night, go together, don't go back to the hotel too late; Report to the tour leader or tour guide when going out for free activities, and don't go to unsafe places; Take the hotel's business card (with the hotel's name, address and telephone number on it) and the emergency contact address book when you go out, just in case.

2. Property safety: when going out for activities, valuables such as personal money should be carried with you, not in the tour bus; Don't put valuables such as money and passports in checked baggage when flying; When staying in the hotel, you should also carry it with you or store it in the hotel's free safe, and don't put it in the room when you go out; In restaurants, shopping malls, hotel lobbies, airports and other public places, we should pay special attention to the safety of our personal belongings and certificates. Team members should take good care of each other's luggage to prevent it from being lost, stolen or robbed.

3. Document security: Passport is our only valid identification abroad, and losing it will be the biggest trouble. Passports of general group guests are kept by the tour leader, but they must be kept by the guests themselves during the entry-exit office, customs clearance and flight. If you lose your passport, you will no longer be able to travel with the group, and you must pay extra temporary documents at our local embassy or consulate and buy your own air ticket to return home.

4. During the whole trip, please take with you the itinerary and emergency contact address book sent by our company. In case of getting lost, getting separated or other emergencies, please feel free to contact our Beijing headquarters or the travel agency in charge of reception in Europe. If the luggage or valuables are damaged, lost, stolen, robbed or injured, please contact the tour leader or tour guide immediately, report the loss, report it to the police in time, and make preparations for claiming compensation from relevant airlines, hotels and insurance companies.

Second, money knowledge-knowing clearly is good for you.

1. RMB is not convertible in Europe. Please prepare the required foreign currency. According to China's customs regulations, each person can carry 5000 US dollars or other foreign currencies equivalent to 5000 US dollars when going abroad for personal reasons. Dollar, pound and euro are freely convertible in European countries. If a country has surplus currency, it can be directly converted into another country's currency, not necessarily into dollars. The more times you change it, the more it costs. Group members can also exchange together, which can reduce the handling fee.

2. Exchange rate of US dollar against major European currencies (September 9, 2004)

1 USD is approximately equal to

0.82 Euro 0.56 Pound 7.49 SEK

6. 10 Danish kroner (DKK)

Third, flight instructions-civilized flight benefits others.

1. According to international practice, even for group air tickets, airlines will issue boarding passes according to the English alphabetical order of the guests' names when checking in, unlike domestic airlines, which will issue boarding passes in the order of checking in. Therefore, if you need to adjust your seat, please discuss the change after all other guests are seated. Do not block the passage and affect other guests boarding.

2. Please straighten the seat back when dining on the plane, so as not to affect others' dining. If you need to talk, please make sure that the other person can hear you clearly, so as not to be too loud and affect others' rest. When the plane bumps, go back to your seat and fasten your seat belt.

The drinks and food on the plane can be enjoyed free of charge, but in moderation, and can't be taken away. When you need service, just press the service indicator light without shouting. At present, smoking is prohibited on most international flights.

4. According to international practice, teams taking international flights need to check in at the airport 2-3 hours in advance. Baggage exceeding the specified size or weight must be checked, and oversized and overweight baggage must be paid by itself. Economy class passengers can check 20 kilograms of luggage for free, business class passengers can check 30 kilograms of luggage for free, and the hand luggage can't be too much or too big.

Fourth, stay in a hotel-I don't understand it.

1. Hotels in Europe are not used to providing dental appliances and slippers, so please bring your own; The voltage in most European countries is 220 volts (Spain is 1 10 volts), and the power outlets in different countries are different from those in China, so you can buy adapters in advance. Some rooms are equipped with hair dryers and electric cups.

There is no hot water supply in the room, so you can drink tap water directly. Drink plenty of hot water when eating, but don't forget to say "thank you" or "thank you!" . You can also bring your own small electric water cup to use.

You need to pay for making phone calls, washing clothes, drinking drinks, drinks and food in the refrigerator or hotel bar. These expenses are not included in the travel expenses. Please check out at the front desk of the hotel in advance before checking out.

4. Some hotels have pay TV "Pay TV", please know the payment method before using it.

Please take care of the hotel facilities. If there is any damage, you need personal compensation. When taking a bath, please pull the bottom of the shower curtain into the bathtub. If you are not careful, the water will overflow Jinshan and wet the carpet in the room, and you will also be compensated. Don't hang clothes outside the window or on the balcony.

6. Smoking in the room, there should be no ash and cigarette butts on the carpet, and the carpet should be double indemnity if it is dirty or burnt.

7. The "first floor" in the elevator of European hotels is "R" in France, "E" in Germany and "G" in most countries. The "1" in the elevator is actually the "second floor" of domestic hotels. Generally speaking, foreign hotels are not as luxurious as ours. The lobby, dining room, elevator and room are all small, and there are few waiters. Fitness and entertainment facilities are not complete.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) public place-do as the Romans do and respect the host country.

1. Please observe the local customs in Europe. You know, in foreign countries, each of us represents "China people" from the state of etiquette, and we should behave in a civilized and elegant manner. When shaking hands, look into each other's eyes and never put the other hand in your pocket. When you receive a gift from someone else, you'd better open it yourself and express your gratitude.

Don't smoke in places where smoking is not allowed. When smoking, ask other people present if it is allowed. Don't talk loudly in public, so as not to disturb others; No spitting or littering.

3. "Respect for the old and love for the young" is also everyone's moral code in Europe, and "Ladies first" is recognized by everyone.

You can say good morning to anyone you meet in the morning. )。 You should apologize for accidentally touching someone else's body or things (sorry! )。

5. Don't pick your teeth, touch your belt, pull your pants, take off your shoes in public, don't point fingers, and don't put your hands on others' shoulders.

Sixth, eating habits-keep your good image.

1. Team dining, breakfast is a western-style buffet, lunch and dinner are mainly Chinese food. Breakfast in European hotels is relatively simple, mainly cold food, but there are hot water, hot tea and coffee. Please don't take food or fruit out of the restaurant. European Chinese food is mainly in the south, and "heavy-mouthed" northern guests can bring their own pickles. If vegetarians or Muslims have special requirements for meals, please inform them before departure.

Please pay attention to the correct posture when eating, and don't stagger, cross your legs and look around. Don't lean back in the chair to eat.

If you use a knife and fork, you shouldn't wave it to talk, and you shouldn't put food into your mouth with a knife. Instead, you should hold a fork in your left hand and a knife with a fork in your right hand, and try not to make a sound when eating.

4. If there are bones, fishbones, etc. They shouldn't be on the table, but on the plate. In short, the desktop should be kept clean.

5. Get food from the buffet. If there are many people, line up. Don't cut in line. When you don't know whether the food is to your taste, you can eat a small amount of various foods first, and if you like, eat more. Don't waste it

Seven, shopping in Europe-an indispensable "task"

1. Goods worth buying in European countries: French perfume and clothing, Dutch diamonds, cheese, German stainless steel products, Italian leather goods, Swiss chocolate, saber, Belgian chocolate, embroidery products, etc. They are all representative commodities. Of course, shopping should also take what you need.

2. Foreigners who buy goods with a certain value or above in shops marked "Duty Free" in European countries have the right to refund the tax. Some shops refunded taxes at that time, and some filled out tax refund forms first. When guests leave Europe, they will apply for tax refund at the airport after being checked and stamped by the airport customs, or refund the tax in other ways and send back the tax refund form at the airport.

Eight, tipping common sense-a new field of consumption

1. There is no fixed standard for tipping in Europe, and it needs to be tailored according to the situation and time. According to international practice, each person has to pay each tour guide and driver about 2 euros a day. Tips should also be given as appropriate in the following situations: hotel waiters who call taxis, taxi drivers, waiters in restaurants and bars, room attendants, hotel bellboys, tour guides, drivers' extra services, etc.

In order to ensure the safety of driving and tourists, European drivers have strict working hours and are not allowed to work overtime and speeding, otherwise they will be fined by the police. Usually driving for two hours in a row, the driver must stop to have a rest. If you want the tour bus driver to leave at night, you must get permission and pay a certain tip. Please leave the first row seats in the car for the tour guide or tour leader.

Nine, the small medicine box around you-get ready.

Please bring some common medicines, such as cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, painkiller, band-aid, carsickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, etc. Old people should also bring spare medicines according to their physical needs. Drugs in Europe are more expensive, and the dosage is different, so you can't buy them casually. If there is an epidemic situation report in the country or region, please go through the health and quarantine formalities in advance.

X. Choose self-funded projects

1. Some European cities have casinos, so you can go and have a look. To enter the casino, you must buy tickets with your passport, usually in formal attire. Men should wear a suit and tie. T-shirts, jeans and slippers are not allowed.

2. Attractions and activities such as Flower Street in Amsterdam, Lido in Paris or Moulin Rouge nightclub are unplanned, so pay attention to your property and personal safety.

3. Disneyland in Paris, Keukenhof in the Netherlands, museums and tourist attractions outside the itinerary of various countries also need to be visited at their own expense.

★ Clothing suggestions:

Spring (March, April, May): In sunny days, when the wind blows suddenly, it is still necessary to prepare thin sweaters and waterproof coats.

Summer (June, July and August): It is ideal to wear a T-shirt, but it will be chilly on cloudy days, so prepare a thin coat.

Autumn (September, 10,1/month): It is a good season for traveling, but there is more rain and the temperature is slightly lower. You should prepare a simple coat to keep out the cold.

Winter (1 February,1month, February): the days are short and the nights are long, and the temperature is low. Sweaters, thick coats and fur coats are all necessary clothes.

Twelve. Other reference materials

The time difference between Europe and China is -7 hours; In summer, the time difference during daylight saving time in Europe is -6 hours.

Common sense of tax refund

1. Please take advantage of duty-free procurement in EU countries, and you can ask for a refund of 10% tax when you leave the EU!

2. Please pay attention when buying: please shop in the shops with tax exemption signs and ask for tax refund checks. Please note that the state has minimum consumption regulations for tax refund.

3. Please note when leaving the EU:

Please go to the airport customs window first, show your shopping, tax refund check, passport and air ticket, and let the customs officers stamp your tax refund check.

Take the stamped tax refund check to the tax refund window of the airport or the designated bank window to collect cash.

If there is anything I can do for you, please contact me. I travel in Europe.

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I hope you have a wonderful trip!