Why should you pay attention to safety when traveling to Egypt during the Spring Festival?

Please pay attention to safety when traveling to Egypt during the Spring Festival. This is mainly because Egypt is in a state of emergency and the security situation in some areas is still severe. Therefore, Chinese citizens are reminded to pay attention to safety when traveling to Egypt during the Spring Festival.

The Chinese Embassy in Egypt issued a travel reminder on January 9, 2019, reminding Chinese citizens going to Egypt during the Spring Festival to pay attention to travel safety.

The reminder said that as the Spring Festival is approaching, many Chinese citizens plan to travel to Egypt. In view of the fact that Egypt is still in a state of emergency and the security situation in some areas is still severe, Chinese tourists should not travel to Sharm el-Sheikh for the time being. Travel outside the Sinai Peninsula and the Black and White Desert regions. Try to avoid traveling to sparsely populated areas, poor public security, poor communication, or informal tourist attractions.

Extended information:

The embassy reminds that the safety risks of independent travel in Egypt are high. It is recommended to choose a qualified domestic travel agency to travel to Egypt.

During the trip, tourists should obey the safety management and unified command of the tour guide and avoid leaving the group to act alone; tourists should abide by Egyptian laws and regulations, respect local customs and religious etiquette, and are strictly prohibited from entering military and police restricted areas and military facilities Stay or take photos near government agencies, hospitals, etc. If you encounter military and police inspections, you should actively cooperate to avoid misunderstandings.

Egypt’s traffic safety risks are high and drivers drive faster. The embassy reminds tourists to pay attention to traffic safety during travel and try to avoid going out at night. The sea conditions in Egypt are complex and there are many undercurrents. Do not rush into the water on beaches where there are no people accompanying you or without lifeguards and safety facilities. Hot air ballooning in Luxor is a high-risk tourism project. You should choose such high-risk tourism projects with caution. .

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