Matters needing attention in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan tourism

Due to special historical reasons in modern times, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan provinces are somewhat different from Chinese mainland, so we must pay attention to some things when traveling to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to avoid unnecessary troubles. Here are some detailed strategies to share with you.

Smokers in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan should not take any chances.

Due to the strong smoking ban in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, passengers with smoking habits must pay special attention to which are "smoking restricted areas"?

In Hong Kong, you can't smoke anywhere with a ceiling or roof, and the punishment is quite severe. Violators can be fined up to 5,000 Hong Kong dollars (about 4,350 yuan), and may be sentenced to jail or do hundreds of hours of volunteer work.

Special reminder, smokers had better not take chances, because Hong Kong full-time tobacco control inspectors have received professional training, and the Hong Kong police will come forward when necessary.

In Taiwan Province Province, smoking is completely banned not only in public places, but also in some outdoor leisure places. Smoking is completely prohibited in parks in Taiwan Province Province, natural parks in Taiwan Province Province, scenic spots, forest recreation areas and nature education parks, except for specific smoking areas.

If tourists travel in Taipei, the scope of smoking ban will be expanded. Smoking is prohibited in Taipei 12 bus lane and 128 platform area. Even the Ningxia night market in Taipei is not allowed to smoke. On the last day of 20 18, the hiking trail in Taipei 135 was also included in the smoking ban.

Taiwan Province Province imposes a maximum fine of NT$ 10000 (about RMB 22 10 yuan) on violators who smoke in no-smoking places.

On the New Year's Day of 20 19, Macao implemented the strictest smoking ban in history, and completely banned smoking in airports and entertainment places except the smoking rooms approved according to the new standards. In addition, smoking is also prohibited within the bus stop and taxi stand 10 meter. Violators are fined up to MOP 1500 yuan (about RMB 1270 yuan).

Be careful when carrying things, and don't bring more cigarettes and personal belongings.

In fact, smoking ban is not only reflected in the scope of smoking ban. Passengers who arrive in Hong Kong or Macao will be punished if the number of cigarettes they carry exceeds the regulations at the time of entry.

Both Hong Kong and Macao stipulate that inbound passengers can only carry no more than 19 cigarettes,/kloc-0 cigars or 25 grams of other tobacco products.

In Hong Kong, if inbound passengers bring more than this amount of products into the country, they should use the "red channel" to declare to customs officials. Violators can be prosecuted with a maximum fine of HK$ 6,543,800+0,000 (about RMB870,000) and imprisonment for 2 years.

In Macao, inbound passengers can give up carrying excessive tobacco products. If they deliberately conceal it, they will be fined 50 million to 654.38 million patacas (about 42.4 million to 85,000 yuan).

Hong Kong and Macao also stipulate that those who fail to declare excess property will be severely punished.

Anyone who carries a total value of more than HK$ 6,543,800+02,000/MOP (or equivalent in foreign currency cash) or bearer negotiable instruments at the time of entry must take the initiative to declare to the Customs, otherwise it will violate the law, and Hong Kong will be fined up to HK$ 500,000 (about 435,000 RMB) and imprisoned for 2 years; Macao has a maximum fine of 500,000 patacas (about RMB424,000).

Passengers entering Taiwan Province Province are limited to 20,000 RMB, and those who exceed the limit will declare themselves. The excess part is sealed by the passengers themselves at the customs and allowed to be taken away when leaving the country. Those who fail to declare will be confiscated, and those who fail to declare will also be confiscated.

Not only should you not take more cash with you when traveling, but you should also be careful with your belongings, especially meat products. It is forbidden to bring meat into Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. If they violate the regulations, they will be fined ten thousand yuan.

You can't eat by subway, and you can't queue up.

Many free travellers choose the convenient and fast subway as their travel tools when they travel. When taking the subway in Hong Kong and Taiwan Province, the following acts will be stopped and fined.

When passengers take the MTR, the maximum fine for putting their feet on their seats is HK$ 2,000 (about RMB 65,438 +0.740); The maximum fine for swearing is 5,000 Hong Kong dollars (about 4,350 yuan); The maximum fine for diet is HK$ 2,000; The maximum fine for turning on the radio is HK$ 2,000; If you don't line up, you can also be fined 2000 Hong Kong dollars.

In Taiwan Province Province, passengers are not allowed to eat, drink or chew gum. Violation of regulations may result in a fine of NT$ 65,438 +0.500 to RMB 7,500 (about RMB 65,438 +0.660 from 330 yuan).

Please note that there is a yellow line on the ground at the entrance of the MRT station. Passengers can't eat or drink after crossing the yellow line, but they can hold it in their hands.

In fact, in addition to the above, many uncivilized behaviors of passengers, or some small actions that are easily overlooked, are also accompanied by heavy penalties.

In Taiwan Province Province, littering will be severely punished with a maximum fine of NT$ 6,000 (about RMB 1.330 yuan); Fasten your seat belt when taking a taxi, or you will be fined NT$ 1.500 to RMB 6,000 (about RMB 330 to 1.330 yuan); Passengers will be fined NT$ 3,000 to NT$ 65,438+05,000 (about RMB 660 yuan to RMB 3,320) for lettering at tourist attractions; Don't just find a socket to charge your mobile phone at the station and other places. This behavior may be counted as "stealing electricity" and will bear a high fine.

Similarly, Hong Kong has similar regulations. Passengers littering and spitting are generally fined HK$ 65,438+0,500. Whether it is a pedestrian or a driver, the maximum fine for running a red light is HK$ 2,000; Failure to wear a seat belt in a taxi can result in a maximum fine of HK$ 5,000 and imprisonment for 3 months.

In addition, some places prohibit passengers from carrying wild animals, with a maximum fine of 65,438 Hong Kong dollars+0,000 yuan; A fine of HK$ 1500 will also be imposed for polluting public places when feeding animals.

In Macau, passengers under the age of 2 1 enter casinos, and the maximum fine is MOP 1 10,000 yuan (about RMB8,480).

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