Matters needing attention in traveling to South Korea

There are many things to pay attention to when traveling to Korea. First, passports and visas. When entering or leaving the country, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the baggage is not more than 20 kilograms, and there are clear requirements for the money you carry with you. You must abide by the local customs. Come and have a look at my detailed introduction!

Mysterious Dong Fangzhiguang and South Korea, with their unique cultural and historical details, retain the essence of ancient oriental civilization and have the elegant demeanor of modern civilization. Today, Korea has become a famous tourist destination in Asia, receiving thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. Every year, many domestic students choose to study in Korea, but Korea also has its own characteristics and taboos.

First, the precautions for traveling to South Korea must first apply for a tourist visa:

(1) passport

Take a standard photo of a 2-inch bareheaded passport with your ID card and household registration book, copy the household registration book and ID card, fill in the application form, and then submit it to the processing window for receipt. Generally 15 working days can complete a passport.

(2) Visa

Submit travel plan, copy of ID card, copy of household registration book, certificate of student status, certificate of long-term deposit in parents' bank, copy of bank seal or property right certificate, and guardian guarantee signed by parents to the travel agency. If you are underage, otherwise, the school agrees not to use the school stationery, stamp the official seal and other copies of documents required by the travel agency, and pay the agency fee, which varies according to the travel agency and visa fee, 240 yuan.

Generally, an individual tourist visa can come down in 5 working days.

Please note: never mention your love affair with a Korean woman, and don't say that you are going to meet your girlfriend, otherwise the other party will doubt whether you have the tendency of illegal residence in Korea and may refuse the visa.

Second, the time difference:

Are Korea and Beijing super producers? Of course there is! Earlier than Beijing time 1 hour.

Three. Customs:

1. Precautions when leaving China:

(1) Customs clearance: Those who bring declared articles (cameras, detachable telephoto lenses) should choose the red channel, and the declarant may not choose the green channel. Each person can carry $5,000, or RMB equivalent to $5,000;

(2) checked baggage: no more than 20kg.

(3) Pass the border inspection: fill in the exit card, wait outside the meter, and show your passport and boarding pass;

(4) Pass the security check: unload personal belongings for inspection. (Note: Knives and beauty scissors are not allowed on the plane);

(5) Please be sure to bring your ID card!

2. Matters needing attention when entering Korea:

(1) It is forbidden to take away and contraband;

(2) It is forbidden to bring fresh fruits, such as oranges, mangoes, coconuts and cherries;

(3) Due to the worldwide spread of animal diseases, it is forbidden to bring cooked meat and fruits;

(4) Require individuals or families to fill in customs declaration forms on the plane;

(5) Those who enter the country with 1 10,000 USD or more must declare. Otherwise, it will be annoying to be spot-checked on the return trip;

(6) Because Korea is sensitive to politics, all books and magazines about Korean politics brought into China will be confiscated;

(7) You can carry 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of foreign wine duty-free;

Fourth, money:

1. The basic unit of Korean won is "won", and the face value of Korean won is: 10, 50, 100, 500; The face value of paper money is:1000,5000,10000;

2. The airport front desk and general hotels can exchange US dollars and RMB. Generally, the exchange rate of RMB against Korean won is 1: 130, and the exchange rate of US dollar against Korean won is1:100. (subject to the exchange rate announced at that time);

3. Credit card: VISA and MASTER cards are very convenient to use in Korea. Precautions for traveling to South Korea: Most Koreans spend their money with credit cards.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) language:

Korean is the administrative language, and overseas Chinese also speak Mandarin. English level is generally poor.

Sixth, communication:

1. Mobile phone: Most of China's mobile phones can't be used in Korea, because Korea uses CDMA network, that is, one phone, one phone. However, Unicom's CDMA mobile phone can be used, but it needs to open an international long distance, otherwise it needs to rent a mobile phone.

2. Public telephones: There are three types of public telephones: blue, silver gray and card telephones. Blue and silver gray are coin-operated phones, which can make local calls and long distance calls, and coin-operated phones can be used continuously. Card phones (calling cards can be purchased at local banks, telecommunications bureaus and post offices) can make domestic and international long-distance calls. Dialing order of fixed telephone: 00 186+ area code (preceded by 0)+ telephone number, and dialing order of mobile telephone: 00 186+ mobile phone number.

Tips: Pay phone: use 10 won, 50 won, 100 won, 500 won coins (some phones cannot use 50 won coins); Ordinary magnetic card phone: 2000 won, 3000 won, 5000 won, 10000 won magnetic cards can be bought in convenience stores, banks and post offices; Ic card/pay phone/credit card public phone: You can also use IC card or credit card to make calls. Local call charge: 70 won /3 minutes

Seven, voltage:

Generally, the voltages used in hotels are 220V and 1 10V, but because of the different currents, some electrical appliances can't be used together, so it is necessary to bring a multi-purpose patch panel.

Eight, diet:

The prices of food stalls are uniform, nothing is cheaper than that, and the prices are almost the same. They all taste the same, and they are all very good. I can't find a restaurant. When I'm hungry, it's good to go to a roadside stall to eat something first.

Nine, shopping:

Most goods in Korea are taxed according to the standard tax bill 100%. Therefore, it is recommended to go to the duty-free shop to buy goods: you can get the VAT refund service when you shop in the shop marked "Duty Free Shopping". However, you must leave the country within 3 months from the date of purchase and buy a certain amount of goods (the lowest purchase price). Most department stores, stores in Myeongdong/Qingtandong area, etc. All are duty-free shopping franchisees. Incheon International Airport has a tax refund counter, which is located near Gate 28 of the exit hall on the 3rd floor. However, the following points should be noted:

(1) After shopping in the duty-free shop, ask for the tax-free shopping invoice;

(2) When leaving the country, first show the invoice and goods to the customs and affix the confirmation stamp, and then check the purchased goods for luggage;

(3) Show the invoice at the nearest cash refund window at the airport, and get the cash to refund the total value-added tax of the purchased goods. If you can't get the tax refund due to time constraints, you can also return the cash of the tax refund amount to the airport confirmation stamp at home after returning to China.

X. transportation:

1. South Korea has left-hand traffic.

2. Taxis are for meters, not bargains, so don't worry about being slaughtered. But in Seoul, the black taxi is the most expensive, and there is a yellow slogan on it, which says "free internalization", meaning that there is a free internalization translation phone on board. If you can't communicate with the driver, you can pick up the phone in the car. There are language choices such as English and Mandarin. Tell the translator the destination and she will tell the driver the location. The starting price of ordinary taxis is 1 1,900 won, and that of model taxis is 4,000 won.

The subway is a very convenient and fast means of transportation. Although it has a long history, it is rich in lines and forms a network. You can transfer inside without leaving the station and take 600 won at will. Each line is marked with a different color in the station and on the map, and it is easy to distinguish one line from another.

Tips: Before you enter the ticket cutter, you'd better look back to see if there is a ticket cutter behind you. If so, be sure to find out which door you want to enter, otherwise it will be difficult to get out in the wrong direction.

Xi。 Weather:

South Korea has a temperate climate with obvious maritime characteristics. South Korea has four distinct seasons: spring (4? June) Spring is beautiful, and summer (July? September) hot and humid, autumn (10? 65438+ February) is cool and charming, and in winter (1? March) cold and dry.

Twelve, drugs:

Please carry a small amount of commonly used drugs according to your physical condition.

Thirteen, tipping habits:

South Korea generally does not accept tips, except for tour groups. Occasionally, high-end restaurants and hotels add 10% service charge to the basic fee. At this time, the service charge has been included in the bill, and there is no need to tip.

Fourteen, customs taboo:

1. Koreans hate the number "4" (which is homophonic with death in Korean), so try to avoid "4" in social life. They prefer the odd number to the even number.

2. Bow when breaking up, and men shake hands, but women generally don't shake hands with men;

3. South Korea respects Confucian culture, so it values boys over girls: when going out and getting on the bus, women let men go first, and the words begin with "Mr. and Ms.". In social occasions such as banquets, men and women are separated, and two people talk in the aisle, and a third party should be allowed to pass in the middle;

4. When communicating with Koreans, you should try to avoid talking about domestic politics, relations between South Korea and North Korea, relations with Japan, and the topic of men and wives. But Koreans like to ask personal information;

I like spicy, fragrant, garlic and China Sichuan cuisine, but I don't like mutton, fat pork and duck, coriander, greasy, hot and sour dishes and dishes with sugar or pepper.

6. They are somewhat different from China: rice spoons can only be used to eat and drink soup, chopsticks can only be used to hold vegetables, and bowls can't be held when eating;

7. Use both hands when accepting items. Gifts given to you by others are not opened to your face. Never use foreign cigarettes as gifts.

8. If you have lunch with Korean friends at noon, you usually don't drink hard liquor, just drink a small glass of wine or a glass of beer, and you can only finish it slowly. If Korean friends invite you in the evening, it will be more casual, but don't pour your own wine. Only the waiter or host can pour you wine.

9. If you visit a Korean friend's house, you should pay attention to the following points:

(1) When pouring wine, hold the bottle in one hand and arm in the other;

(2) Out of the host's respect for food, it was exempted once or twice before and accepted for the third time;

(3) It is impolite to refuse to drink a toast. If you really can't drink it, you can leave a little wine in the cup. Koreans forgive people who are drunk.

(4) You can't eat the dishes on the plate very cleanly, which is disrespectful to the host;

(5) Smoking or wearing sunglasses is prohibited when elders are present;

(6) Gift money should be put in a white gift bag, not in a red one;

You must take off your shoes when you visit a Korean family.

10. Generally, you don't bargain in Korean stores, but you can bargain appropriately at Dongdaemun and Nandaemun.

Fifteen. Accommodation:

1. In South Korea, large hotels adopt the reservation system, that is, reservations must be made in advance;

2. The check-in time of the hotel is generally 14: 00 in the afternoon, and the check-out time is before noon 12: 00, and extra charges will be charged for overtime;

Don't make any noise in the hotel.

4. The hotel has not started, but the tap water in the room can be safely drunk;

5. The hotel doesn't provide free personal articles such as toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers. Please bring your own if necessary, but these things may be seen in the hotel, but please read the price tag carefully to avoid expensive "tickets";

6. Some hotels have pay TV programs, so it is recommended to ask before using them to avoid misunderstanding.

7. Don't just press the green button on the TV remote control in the room, because this is a "material program" and there is a charge for playing adult discs;

8. When you check out, please pay the personal phone bill and beverage bill to the front desk.

9. Most of the plugs in the room are two round-legged sockets, but the hotel has spare adapters, but the number is limited. It is recommended to bring your own adapters. But you can also borrow it from the hotel, but you must remember to return it when you check out;

At present, China is not only traveling to South Korea, studying abroad or purchasing, but also should make clear the matters needing attention in traveling to South Korea and respect local customs and laws. If you have dinner with Korean friends, you must pay attention to manners, which are different from those in China.