Rota travel tips

Currency: The currency in circulation in the Northern Mariana Islands is the U.S. dollar, and travelers’ checks and international credit cards can also be used here. ATMs available around the clock provide tourists with convenient withdrawal conditions, and many hotels also provide currency exchange services.

Voltage: The voltage in the Northern Mariana Islands is 110 volts, 60 Hz. Generally, hotels have adapter plugs. You can contact the hotel front desk. However, it is recommended that tourists bring their own conversion plugs.

Language: English is the local official language, and the main local road signs are in English and Japanese. Chamorro and Karolan are spoken among local residents. Chamorro is a combination of ancient Chamorro and Spanish, with some Japanese elements. The most popular local greeting is "HAFADAI", extending the thumb and little finger at the same time, holding the other three fingers down, with the back of the hand facing outward, which means to express friendship.

Tipping: In most places, tips are already included in the settlement, so there is no need to pay extra.

Medical care: Any visitor can receive medical services on Saipan. The Commonwealth Medical Center of the Northern Mariana Islands has the latest medical equipment and highly skilled medical service personnel to prepare for emergencies. In addition, simple medicines can be purchased in supermarkets or pharmacies in hotels. Emergency number: 911

Safety: Since this is U.S. territory, U.S. traffic laws apply. The driving speed on most roads is 35 mph. All roads are clearly marked. When the school bus stops, all vehicles must stop and overtaking is not allowed.

Postal Service: Postal Service and U.S. Postal Service fees are the same. Open Monday to Friday, open on Saturday morning, closed on Sunday. If you want to mail a postcard to China, you can do it through the hotel's front desk, and the postage fee is less than one dollar.

Drinking: Alcoholic beverages can be purchased in bars and other places, which are generally open until 2 am. The drinking age is 21 years and above, and supermarkets prohibit the sale of all kinds of alcohol after 10pm.

Drinking water: Tap water cannot be drunk directly. It is best to buy mineral water from a nearby convenience store. You can also use the electric kettle in the hotel to boil water for drinking. The Northern Mariana Islands have no fresh water resources, so fresh water is precious on the islands.

Bank: Bank business hours in the Northern Mariana Islands are generally: Monday to Thursday 10:00-15:00; Friday 10:00-17:00; closed on Saturdays and Sundays.