What preparations need to be made before traveling?

Travel is inseparable from everyone nowadays. Although some people can't afford to travel, they still think about it in their hearts. If you have time and money, who wouldn't be willing to go? As for traveling, the editor of this article will tell you what you need to prepare before traveling.

1. Itinerary: The risks of long-distance self-driving are unpredictable, so you should leave an itinerary at home to let your family know where you are, and don’t let your happiness turn into someone else’s pain.

2. The plan for this trip and the collection of strategies and travel information: the more detailed the preparation, the happier you will be.

3. For maps, it is recommended to buy ultra-detailed maps that can zoom in to local roads of villages and towns. We recommend Beidou's "Atlas of China's Highways and Urban and Rural Road Networks (Super Detailed Version)". If you want the latest version, you can buy it online for less than 100 yuan. Don’t save the money. It can be used for more than 3 years. No matter how good the navigation is, it is inferior to a good map. Navigation

If you ask for directions on a map, you will have a smooth journey around the world, and nothing on the earth can stop you.

4. Other documents: ID card, driver's license (primary and secondary), driving license, insurance policy, marriage certificate, various documents used for discounts (you know), letters of introduction (believe me, Just get a blank one and stamp it, I don’t know when it will come in handy), address and phone book.

5. Medicines: cold medicines, antipyretics, anti-inflammatory medicines, metoclopramide, antidiarrheals, painkillers, band-aids, Yunnan Baiyao and other commonly used medicines as well as medicines required by individuals.

6. Car supplies: necessary items for car inspection, such as emergency signs, fire extinguishers, jacks, spare tires, and basic car repair tools; it is also recommended to bring a navigator, tire pressure gauge, compass, flashlight, Battery with wires, tow rope, spare engine oil, spare glass of water, shovel (to prevent the car from getting stuck in the mud), portable fuel tank; if possible, you can bring spare battery/generator, portable pumping equipment, and winch.

7. Bags, clothing, toiletries: You can choose these according to your own preferences. In April, there is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so you must have some jackets and long-sleeved clothes. It is recommended to bring more, anyway. It’s a self-driving car, so there’s no harm in bringing more.

8. Let’s not talk about mobile phones and computers. Don’t forget various chargers, as well as card readers and the one-to-three plugs, which will definitely be used!

9. If you are able to drive a bicycle by yourself, it is also best to bring a few walkie-talkies to facilitate contact if you get separated in a relatively large scenic spot.

10. If the accommodation requirements are not high, it is recommended to bring sheets, pillow covers, quilt covers or sleeping bags, washbasins, and footbaths to save money, but we must pay attention to hygiene.

11. Photography, mountain climbing, fishing, horse riding and other personal hobbies will not be mentioned, so be sure to bring them all. We are just taking photos, so it is best to bring a tripod (although I have never used it because I am lazy).

12. It is recommended to prepare a small and practical notepad to record every detail along the way. Accumulated, it will become a very powerful self-driving book.

13. Garbage bags. Garbage will be produced in the car at any time. Don’t tell me that you just roll down the window and throw it outside.

14. Some other things that should be prepared are difficult to classify, so they are listed here: umbrellas and disinfectant wipes.