Things to be careful about when entering the UK

Some things to note

1. Plan your itinerary before traveling.

Log in to the China Consular Service Network and the website of the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK to learn about the UK’s national conditions, laws and regulations and other information. Pay attention to the weather, traffic and social security conditions of the destination, and assess travel risks in advance. Medical expenses in the UK are expensive. It is recommended to purchase appropriate travel accident insurance and medical insurance and do not leave anything to chance.

2. Improve self-protection awareness.

Arrange suitable activities according to your physical condition and fully understand the relevant risks and safety regulations. You should be especially cautious when engaging in high-risk tourism projects such as wading, rock climbing, and aerial activities, and try to avoid traveling in bad weather.

Be wary of fake police officers trying to defraud people by checking documents and wallets. Beware of "speeders" robbing mobile phones on the street. Avoid going out late at night or going to remote or complicated places. In the event of an emergency, respond calmly and call the police for help in a timely manner while ensuring your own safety.

3. Pay attention to traffic safety.

Vehicles in the UK drive on the right and drive on the left. The traffic rules are many different from those in China. You should pay attention to using the roads in accordance with traffic signals, signs and markings. For details, you can log on to the relevant page of the British government website https://www.gov .uk/browse/driving/highway-code query. When renting a car and driving in the UK, be sure to read the car rental contract carefully and thoroughly check the condition of the car before traveling to ensure that the vehicle is in good condition.

Do not use mobile phones while driving and maintain a safe speed and distance between vehicles.

Drunk driving and fatigue driving are strictly prohibited. People in the car should fasten their seat belts and use safety seats if they carry children under 12 years old or less than 135 centimeters tall.

4. Properly keep documents and property. Do not show your wealth in public places, avoid people and bags being separated, and do not carry large amounts of cash with you. Try to use bank cards for purchases, remember the card number and the customer service phone number of the card-issuing bank, and report the loss promptly if lost.

Store important documents and belongings such as passports and ID cards separately. License holders are advised to write their contact information on the emergency information page of their passports and prepare a copy of their passport and visa in advance for emergencies.

5. Stay in touch with family and friends. Before traveling, relatives and friends should be informed of their itinerary and contact information. Keep communication smooth during travel, and inform family members of your current situation in a timely manner to avoid family worries.

6. Civilized tourism. Abide by British laws, regulations and customs, pay attention to words, deeds and personal cultivation, care for public facilities, maintain environmental sanitation, abandon bad habits, reject pornography, gambling and drugs, and show a good image of Chinese tourists.

Extended information

Contact number

Chinese Embassy in the UK: 0044-20-76311430 (consular consultation hotline during working hours), 0044-7551436721 (outside working hours) Emergency consular assistance), 0044-20-76369756 (fax)

Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Manchester: 0044-161-2247443 (telephone), 0044-7828529201 (mobile phone), 0044-161-2572672 (fax )

Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Edinburgh: 0044-131-3371790 (telephone), 0044-7766667116 (mobile phone), 0044-131-3378871 (fax)

Global Consulate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The telephone number of the emergency call center of Baoyu Service: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991?

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - The Chinese Embassy in the UK reminds independent travelers to the UK to pay attention to