What should you pay attention to when traveling to the United States as a family?

Precautions for traveling in the United States:

Travel documents:

1. In order to facilitate inspection by local customs during transit, passports, air tickets, ID cards, etc. Carry your ID with you and do not put it in your luggage. 2. If you have just issued a new passport, please bring your old passport with you when leaving the country.

Aircraft and luggage: 1. Each person is limited to one piece of hand luggage, which must not exceed 22 inches You have to transfer your luggage yourself. Foreign airports and hotels use transfer staff, and you have to pay a tip, usually 1-2 US dollars. (Baggage requirements will vary depending on the airline. Please refer to the airline’s regulations for details.) 2. Items rich in liquids and gels, such as drinks, etc., are not allowed in the hand luggage of all passengers. Shampoo, sunscreen, facial cleanser, styling water, toothpaste and items of similar consistency. Please put all the above items in your mailing luggage for mailing. Passengers with accompanying infants and young children can bring baby food, milk and juice, as well as prescription drugs, insulin and other over-the-counter drugs that match the passenger's name. All drinks purchased in the terminal must be consumed before boarding the flight. 3. Please do not hide cash, documents, cameras, jewelry and other valuables in your mailed luggage. There is no free mailing of luggage in the inland section of the United States. The charging standards are usually US$25 for the first item and US$35 for the second item. The final fee is subject to the airport charges. 4. Remember not to carry things for others. After getting off the plane and getting your luggage, please do not remove the luggage strips. Wait until all members of the group have picked up their luggage before moving for verification. However, you must remove the old baggage tag before your next flight to prevent it from being lost in the mail. 5. Please pay attention to the safety of your luggage at the airport and beware of pickpockets. 6. Smoking is not allowed in the restroom on the plane, otherwise you will be prosecuted by law. 7. The United States has now strengthened border security inspections. All U.S. domestic flights require mail luggage that cannot be locked because the U.S. Department of Homeland Security often opens the boxes for inspection. If locked, it will be forcibly opened. American Airlines is not responsible for any resulting damage or financial loss. 8. On international flights to the United States: meals, movies, and drinks are free; 9. On domestic flights in the United States, meals and alcoholic beverages will cost about US$10 per serving. From March 2009 Cashless operation will be implemented from the 23rd, and only international credit cards and debit cards will be accepted for payment. There is also a charge for the headphones given out for watching movies. Because meals on domestic flights are usually very simple (biscuits, desserts, etc.). Please pay attention to whether the flight you take tomorrow will cross the meal time, and please consider whether you should prepare to bring some spare food in advance.

3. Customs: 1. Chinese tourists over 18 years old can take USD 5,000 (or other foreign currencies equivalent to USD 5,000) when leaving the country. Valuable items (such as professional cameras, camcorders, portable notebooks, etc.) Customs declaration. 2. U.S. Customs inspections are very strict. Fruits, meats, contraband, animals and plants are strictly prohibited. A family carrying more than 10,000 U.S. dollars must declare it, and RMB cannot be used in the United States.

IV. Border Inspection: 1. For questions raised by border inspections in China and the United States, please answer according to the needs of the tour leader. If you cannot answer the questions of the immigration officer when entering the United States, please ask the tour leader to help answer (the organization has a tour leader accompanying the group) hour). 2. Please queue up for entry and exit, handle customs clearance procedures in order, do not make loud noises, and answer questions politely. 3. Please go through the immigration office and customs before turning on your phone, otherwise it may be confiscated!

5. Climate: 1. Most of the United States is located in the warm temperate zone and subtropical zone, with a moderate climate and abundant precipitation. Due to the vast territory and diverse terrain, the climate changes are complex and the east-west difference is large. 2. The Northeast and the Great Lakes region have a continental climate, similar to northern China, with long, cold and dry winters, warm summers, and little temperature difference between day and night; the Southeast and the Gulf Coast have a subtropical climate, with sometimes showers, but It will start to rain soon; the central inland area will have high temperatures in spring and summer, cold and rainy winters, and hot and dry summers; the northern part of the western Pacific zone has a temperate oceanic climate, and the southern part has a Mediterranean climate, especially in California. Known for its bright sunshine; Hawaii has a normal temperature all year round, between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius, making it a famous holiday destination

6. Time difference: The United States is divided into six time zones, and each adjacent time zone differs by one Hour. Among them, there are four in the United States, from east to west: 1. The major cities in the Eastern Time Zone (EST): New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami. 2. Primary cities in the Central Time Zone (CST): Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Dallas. 3. Major cities in Mountain Time (MST): Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix 4. Major cities in Pacific Time Zone (PST): Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Diego 5. Two other cities outside the United States Each state has its own moment. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind my country time. Hawaii is 18 hours behind my country time. Washington, D.C. is 13 hours behind my country time. Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and Seoul, the capital of South Korea, are 1 hour ahead of my country time. Daylight saving time is implemented from April to October, so Los Angeles is 15 hours behind my country time. , Washington is 12 hours behind my country's time

7. Voltage: Generally, restaurants use 110 volts.

50HZ, the socket used is basically the same as the domestic socket model, mostly two flat plugs or three flat plugs. The charging time of electrical appliances is relatively long. Not applicable to our country’s electrical appliances. It is recommended to bring a conversion plug.

8. Catering and drinking water: 1. Due to the huge differences in climate, environment, prices and living habits, plus there are not many Chinese restaurants in the north of the United States, it is generally believed that food in the United States is not good, so , one can only do as the Romans do. Breakfast is mainly Chinese breakfast outside the hotel, and lunch and dinner are mainly Chinese food (a table of 10 people with six dishes and one soup or Chinese buffet). 2. The tap water in the United States is safe to drink, but the water from the hot water faucet is not drinkable. Hotels do not have hot water, and only a few hotels provide utensils for boiling water. People who like to drink hot water can bring their own hot water cups, or they can be purchased at the hotel or in the hotel. The restaurant requires you to bring some hot water with you, but you have to pay a $1 tip.

9. Telephone: 1. Since the United States uses tri-band mobile phones, it is recommended to purchase a Chinese phone card to call my country. When dialing, follow the following order; 011 (world code) + 86 (my country code) + Area code + phone number. For domestic calls in the United States, if they have the same area code, dial directly. For calls with different area codes or intercontinental calls, dial the continental code first, then the area code, and then the other party's phone number. 2. For U.S. fire and police calls, please dial 911.

10. Shopping: There is no tax refund for shopping in the United States (except in very few areas). Consumption tax ranges from 5% to 15% in various states, and general purchases must pay a tax starting from 5%. Tourists decide independently whether to buy or not, and they have responsibility and confidence.

11. Asset security: 1. Cash, documents, and valuable items must be carried with you. Do not put them in mailed luggage, nor should they be left in hotel rooms or coaches when traveling. It can be placed in the safe box of the hotel. Each hotel provides this service (if the hotel charges a fee, it will pay for it). 2. When dining in a restaurant, please take your valuables with you and do not put them behind you or on the seats nearby. It is recommended to avoid talking to strangers. 3. The security situation in different parts of the United States is different. New York, Washington, Los Angeles and other places have average security, while other places are better. Please take care of your wallet and belongings when you go out. Try not to go out at night. If it is necessary to go out at night, it is recommended to go together. If you encounter strangers coming to say hello, you should try to avoid them.

12. Public cleanliness and order. Smoking is strictly prohibited on all international and domestic flights in the United States. Violators will be severely fined. Please do not spit or throw trash in public places. items, cigarette butts, etc.; it is not appropriate to speak loudly or make noises in an arrogant manner on any occasion, let alone strive to be the best. During the journey, please follow the instructions of the tour guide and show the demeanor of the "land of etiquette" of the Chinese nation.