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What should you pay attention to when traveling to South Africa?

1. Time difference: South Africa time is 6 hours behind China. For example, when Beijing time is 12:00, South Africa time is 06:00.

2. South Africa has a tradition of tipping. Many people may not have a fixed salary and tips are their only source of income. It is polite to tip when appropriate and it is also a sign of respect for the hard work of the service staff.

3. Currency: South Africa’s currency is the Rand. The current Rand-RMB exchange rate is: 1 Rand = 0.5 RMB. For currency exchange, it is recommended to exchange currency at Bank of China. RMB, Hong Kong dollars, and US dollars can be exchanged for South African rand. The exchange rate is based on the day.

4. When traveling, do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables with you. It is best to prepare some small amounts of cash for emergencies.

5. Wild animals can often be seen in the wild or on the roads in South Africa. Please do not tease them to avoid violating local laws or being harmed by animals.

6. When visiting a wildlife sanctuary, do not speak too loudly to avoid disturbing the animals.

7. Vehicles in South Africa drive on the left and at a faster speed. Please pay attention to safety when crossing the road.

South Africa has a big temperature difference and it gets cooler at night. If you go during this season, you can bring long clothes.

It’s hot at noon, so short sleeves are a must.

There is nothing else to pay attention to when joining a group, just have fun.

You can usually negotiate the price when buying souvenirs, and haggling for half the price is no problem.

The trip is relatively long, 15 hours in the air, so be sure to rest and recharge before departure.

If you go to a restaurant by yourself, you can eat as much as you want. Because it is a tourist attraction, you won’t be charged as much as in China. But eating in South Africa requires patience, and food is served surprisingly slowly.

Chinese restaurants are generally more expensive.

If you encounter trouble with the police or customs when traveling alone, don’t talk nonsense to them and just give them a small amount of money. Don’t let this affect your mood when going out for fun. If there are contraband, the customs will give you 100-200 yuan. The police will give you a few dozen yuan.

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