What should you pay attention to when traveling to Serbia?

Everyone should be familiar with Serbia now, because after Chinese citizens were exempted from visa in Serbia in 2017, Chinese people have a certain understanding of Serbia. However, compared with those countries in Southeast Asia, it is still an unpopular tourist destination. land. Nowadays, Serbia is definitely a hiking trip, but going to Serbia is still in Europe after all, the journey is far away and the place is unfamiliar. The editor has compiled all the precautions for your reference!

A ticket

Currently, the main way to get to Belgrade from China is to transfer. I think Aeroflot is the most convenient and fastest, with an average round trip price of 4,500 yuan. Friends who have plenty of time can also apply for an Aeroflot visa on Moubo and stay in Moscow for a day or two on the way. Secondly, the second tier is Emirates and Etihad Airways. Both of the above airlines are Emirates airlines. At present, the UAE has fully liberalized visas for Chinese people. Friends who have time can also consider staying at the airport for two or three days. The average ticket price is around 5,500-6,000. It should be noted that if you take Emirates, the actual carrier from Dubai to Belgrade is flydubai, that is, flydubai is a low-cost airline lower than Emirates, and the A320 Big Mac suddenly becomes. The third tier is Turkish Airlines. As a company that has suddenly emerged in the world in recent years, it has been very popular recently, with good service and catering. The key is that the waiting time for connecting flights is also the most reasonable, and the price is relatively expensive, generally above 7,000 yuan. I recommend Aeroflot with personal experience, as it is the most cost-effective.

2. Accommodation

Nowadays, due to the popularity of the Internet, accommodation has become extremely convenient. Whether on Ctrip or booking, you can quickly and easily find a house at your ideal price. It should be noted that if you book a hotel in the city center, you must pay attention to the parking space for your car, whether the hotel or apartment has free parking, and how much it costs per day. But parking in Belgrade is a scary thing.

Sanchuxing

In Belgrade, it is actually recommended to live near Mihajlo Pedestrian Street. Most of the attractions are actually near the pedestrian street, which is very convenient to walk. It’s still a good idea to take a taxi to a relatively distant scenic spot like Tito’s Tomb. Speaking of taxis, it really puts the hospitable Serbian people in a bad light. There are many phenomena of deceiving tourists, and you will often encounter the phenomenon of changing tables and taking detours. The suggestions are as follows: When taking a taxi at the airport, be sure to go to the taxi information desk and ask the staff to fill out a small white form for you. As soon as I left the airport with my ticket in hand, I saw a row of taxis waiting. They were all regular taxis. When you arrive at your destination, just pay according to the price on the order. My experience in hailing taxis is from a company called LUXTAXI, which has a blue logo and will never kill customers. The rest really depends on luck. Buses and trams in the city are also very convenient. You can download a software called moovit, use it to change the region to Belgrade, and then enter where you want to go. The one-day ticket is 300 dinars, about 20 yuan, so you can take any bus in one day. Belgrade locals basically don’t take cards when taking public transportation, because there have been several large-scale protests after the bus company was sold to private parties, which is quite contradictory. People who check tickets generally don't check their own country.

Four Shopping

Shopping in Serbia is generally poor, not to mention other fashion capitals in Europe. Even the second and third tier cities in the country are slightly better than Belgrade. Generally speaking, there are European brand stores and mass buyer stores in pedestrian streets and nearby alleys. The prices, styles, and domestic comparisons are not very good. If you don’t particularly like something, you don’t have to buy it here, and you can’t get the 20% tax refund. First, you need the merchant to give you a tax refund list. When you go to the airport, there is a very secluded office. When I go there, I will get a stamp saying that I can’t return it now, I can only return it the next time I come back. It’s valid for half a year, so basically you can’t get this money. If you are in a mall, USCE Mall is number one, followed by Delta City.

5. Catering and nightlife

Personally, I feel that Belgrade’s dotted cafes and bars are the essence of the city. Many people have a strange problem when walking on the street. Young people here don't need to work. Why are cafes so full during the day? Everyone had a great time chatting and drinking beer and coffee. Actually I can't answer this question. I have talked about this topic with locals several times. The first answer is that Serbia's economy is not good, with few job opportunities and low wages. Although there is little money, there are always ways to go out and have fun. Maybe that's what matters most. Money is never the most important thing. At night, many people’s day really begins. If you arrive at the bar around seven or eight o'clock, you may wonder why the bar business here is not doing well at all. However, if you're not gone by ten o'clock, you'll be surprised. After ten o'clock, you will immediately change your state, as if you were on steroids. As the volume adjusts, more and more adults will gather together. A glass of beer in an ordinary bar costs about RMB 10, while in a high-end bar it only costs about RMB 15. Generally, a bottle of delicious red wine costs about 150 RMB, which is very cost-effective, so don’t miss it. The main meal in Serbia is barbecue. When you come here, you will find out what a carnivorous nation is. Many Serbians eat meat as a staple food. Those who don’t like meat can search for Chinese restaurants on Dianping.

There are also several Chinese restaurants in Belgrade. It should be noted that Serbian restaurants generally require tipping, which is usually about 10% of the total price. It can be increased or decreased according to the quality of service. Not tipping is a repudiation of service.

Six Major Safety

In fact, the most important issue is safety when going out. Due to the small number of refugees, the overall public security situation in Serbia is good. However, it should be pointed out that in crowded places like Belgrade and Novi Sad, there are still pickpockets (mainly Gypsies (no racial discrimination)), and they basically look like Indians. In addition to thieves, The problem is begging. Occasionally there will be a gypsy tramp grabbing your clothes and asking for money. In my experience, once you give him money, there will be a group of kids following you. As mentioned above, it is better to bring less cash and be more vigilant in crowded places.