What should I pay attention to when traveling to Los Angeles?

Tips are not necessarily included in the bill, but also voluntary. Traditionally, 15-20% tip is added when paying bills in restaurants or taxis. Hotel bellboy can tip according to the standard of $65,438 +0-2 per package, and room cleaner can tip according to the standard of $65,438 +0-2 per day or $5-65,438 +00 per week.

travel insurance

The American government does not force you to buy travel insurance, but encourages you to buy travel insurance in case of emergency.

be self-drive

The minimum driving age in California is 16, and drivers need to have an American or international driver's license. Where there is no speed limit sign, the city has a top speed of 25 miles per hour and expressway has a top speed of 65 miles per hour. Driving on the right in California, most restaurants offer low-cost parking services.

consumption tax

The city of Los Angeles imposes a consumption tax of 8.25% on all the goods you buy.

Cigarettes and alcohol

Smoking is prohibited in most buildings in Los Angeles. Some outdoor restaurants in the suburbs promise to attract tourists. The minimum age for buying alcohol is 2 1 year. Stop buying and selling alcohol between 2 am and 6 am.

voltage

The United States uses 1 10 volts. It is recommended that you prepare to change the plug before going out.

Security situation

The security situation in some neighborhoods in Los Angeles is very poor. Please pay attention to the following points when traveling:

1.？ Don't stay in one place for a long time with a lot of cash.

2.？ Try not to go shopping at night. ? Don't open the door to strangers in the hotel.

3.？ When shopping, try not to leave your luggage with you.

4.？ The car is not safe either. Don't leave valuables in the car.

5.？ The law and order in Los Angeles has greatly improved in recent years. With the implementation of the revitalization plan of urban blocks, the public security in the central city and its surrounding areas has gradually improved, and most areas are safer during the day. However, it is best not to walk alone near the University of Southern California (USC) in the south of downtown, especially at night.

6.？ When using ATM at night, you should be careful around you and use it only after it is recognized as safe (many police stations in Los Angeles have ATMs, which can be used directly in the car).