Is it necessary to join a tour group when going to Hong Kong?

It is not necessary to join a tour group to go to Hong Kong.

Notes on group travel:

(1) Registration procedures

To register for a group tour, you should go to the travel agency sales department or registration point in person with a valid ID; you should choose the appropriate Make your own itinerary; clarify the items included in the tour fee; sign a travel contract; pay the tour fee and request invoices, itineraries, group participation instructions, compensation details, etc.; confirm the departure time, location, name of the accompanying person, and contact information.

When registering, consumers should also learn as much as possible about the service content and standards provided by travel agencies. Such as accommodation standards, transportation standards, tour routes and attractions, tour guide services, self-funded travel items, shopping times, outbound travel also includes foreign exchange exchange, passport and visa application, etc.

(2) Sign a contract

When joining a group tour, you must generally sign a travel contract with a travel agency when registering. Contract components include: standard contract developed by the Provincial Tourism Quality Supervision Office, travel registration instructions and responsibility details, travel itinerary, invoices, etc. When signing a contract, pay attention to whether all components are complete and whether the contract is stamped with the official seal and signed by the person in charge. The itinerary should include the service content and standards provided by the travel agency. If a travel dispute occurs, it is one of the strongest evidences.

(3) Insurance

Travel agencies are responsible for purchasing insurance for tourists. According to regulations, the minimum amount of travel accident insurance that travel agencies handle for tourists is: 300,000 yuan/ for outbound and inbound travel. per person, domestic travel is 100,000 yuan/person, and one-day tour is 30,000 yuan/person. Tourists can learn about the insurance status of the travel agency from the "Insurance Amount" column on the travel contract.

(4) Travel safety

1. When taking an airplane, you should pay attention to flight safety, fasten your seat belt, do not carry dangerous or flammable items, and do not use hand-held devices during the takeoff and landing of the aircraft. Telephones and other related electronic supplies.

2. Do not change seats at will when riding a bus, and do not stick your head or hands out of the window. When getting on or off the bus, please pay attention to the direction of the oncoming vehicle to avoid danger.

3. Please put valuables in the hotel safe. If you carry them with you, please keep them safe and never let them go.

4. Please close the door when entering or exiting the hotel room. Do not put clothes on the lamp or smoke on the bed. If you hear the fire alarm, please leave quickly through the emergency exit and do not take the elevator.

5. Before each check-out, please check your luggage, paying special attention to your documents and valuable belongings.

6. When traveling, pay attention to your health. Do not eat raw food, raw seafood, peeled fruits, and do not patronize unlicensed roadside stalls to prevent overeating. Drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, smoke less, and drink less alcohol.

7. When traveling in a group, you are not allowed to leave the group without permission. If you need to leave the group alone, please obtain the consent of the accompanying tour guide and bring the address and phone number of the local hotel with you to avoid accidents.

8. Before arriving at the scenic spot, remember the gathering place, time, and tour bus number given by the tour guide. In case of leaving the group, please wait at the centralized location for the tour guide to return and look for you.

9. If you go out on your own at night or during free time, please inform the accompanying tour guide or group members to pay special attention to safety.

10. If there are any stimulating activities during the itinerary or during free activities, those in poor physical condition should not participate. People with heart disease, lung disease, asthma, and high blood pressure should avoid engaging in water or high-altitude activities.

11. When taking a speedboat, rafting or participating in water activities, please wear a life jacket as required and follow the instructions of the staff.

12. When taking the cable car, please go up and down in order and follow the instructions of the staff.

13. Please be careful when walking on snowy areas or steep mountain roads.

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