Matters needing attention in traveling to the United States

Matters needing attention in traveling to the United States

Friends who are going to travel to America, do you know some places to pay attention to when going out? The following is what I want to share with you about traveling in the United States. I hope you can check it carefully.

One of American Travel Notes: Compilation 1. What isn't?

Most hotels in the United States do not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other related toiletries, so it is best to prepare them yourself before going out.

2. What must I bring?

Because the sunshine in the United States is very strong, you can prepare umbrellas, sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion, and pay attention to sun protection. Take appropriate clothes, please take a coat in summer to prevent it from getting cold at night. It is very cold in winter in the eastern United States. Please keep warm.

3. What can't I bring?

As the US Customs has strict restrictions and regulations on the entry of agricultural products, please be careful not to bring fresh or preserved animal and plant products such as meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits into the country when preparing food. If you bring any food, you must declare it.

4. What do you need urgently?

As we all know, medical expenses abroad are very expensive, especially in developed countries in Europe and America. In order to buy medicine in the drugstore, the doctor must write a prescription. It is recommended to bring some commonly used drugs in case of emergency. Please try to bring packaged medicines, preferably with English names, and store them in a unified way.

The second note on American tourism: entry and exit 1. Entry notice:

According to the immigration law of the United States, all people who enter the country from land ports, airport ports or seaports in the United States are subject to inspection. If you fly to the United States, the flight attendant will send you a customs declaration form, which records the personal information and address of immigrants in the United States.

There are four main inspections at the ports of entry in the United States: (Important! ! ! )

public health

(2) Immigration status

(3) Customs inspection

(4) Agricultural inspection

It should be noted that holding a valid American visa does not guarantee entry, and ultimately it is up to the immigration officials at American ports to decide whether to allow you to enter the country. Passports must be valid for more than six months beyond the scheduled stay in the United States.

2. Safety regulations:

(1) In order to improve the safety of passengers, the United States has restrictions on liquids, sprays and hairspray carried by inbound and outbound flights. These regulations are necessary to protect you from the threat of liquid explosion.

(2) The size of liquid, spray or hair spray containers in hand luggage must be equal to or less than 100 ml. All containers must be sealed in a transparent plastic bag with a capacity of one liter, and each person is limited to one plastic bag. Passengers are allowed to use self-sealing bags with a capacity of 1 liter or less.

(3) According to different airlines, the regulations of mobile phone charging treasure are slightly different, but it is not allowed to be checked and must be carried with you. Pay attention to the charging capacity label on the charging treasure package, which must be clear and not exceed 10000- 12000 (the regulations of airlines are slightly different).

These regulations also apply to passengers who transfer at American international airports.

Note 3 on American Tourism: Hotel Accommodation 1. Pay attention to check-in time.

Hotel check-in time is usually 14: 00, and check-out time is before 12: 00. There is an extra charge for overtime.

2. Bring basic supplies.

Hotels generally do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, slippers, razors and other personal items. Please bring your own things. If you really forget it, you can check with the hotel front desk, and some hotel front desks can provide it for free.

3. How to drink American water?

The tap water of the hotel cold water faucet can be directly drunk, but the hot water of the faucet can't be directly drunk.

4. Look carefully before using 4.WiFi.

The hotel offers free and pay TV. Some hotels also provide TV Internet service. Please refer to the fee description before making a decision before watching CCTV or using TV Internet.

5. The phone bill needs to be seen clearly.

There is a charge for calling outside the hotel room, which is more expensive. It is recommended to buy calling cards locally.

6. Prepare to charge first

In the United States, the voltage is 1 10V 60Hz alternating current. The second plug can be plugged directly without a converter, but the three-eye socket is different from that in China and needs a converter socket. It is recommended to be prepared before going out.

Protecting public property is everyone's responsibility.

Please pay attention to protect the hotel's equipment and facilities. Generally, hotels compensate more for the damage of equipment and facilities.

8. You should see clearly whether you can smoke.

Smoking is not allowed in most hotel rooms, and some hotels have completely banned smoking. If you need to smoke, you should ask the smoking room before you check in, or ask where you can smoke. All the losses caused by smoking in the non-smoking room will be borne by the smoker. (The cost is very high! )

9. The hotel star has a good idea.

The star standard of American hotels is higher than that of China. But there is no uniform star standard.

10. Take your belongings.

Please pay attention to personal finance. You can make full use of the safe in your room, and don't put your personal money under the pillow or in the pillow when you leave the room, except for the daily tip for the room cleaner. The cleaning union thought you paid the tip and took it away.

Note 4: Time difference The United States is divided into six time zones, and each adjacent time zone is separated by one hour.

Among them, the United States has four, from east to west:

1. Major cities in the eastern time zone: new york, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami.

2. Major cities in Central Time Zone: Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Dallas.

3. Mountain Time (MST) Major cities: Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix.

4. Major cities in the Pacific time zone: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle and San Diego.

(Ps: Besides, two states outside the United States have their own time. )

Note 5: Please use VISA, MasterCard or UnionPay card as far as possible for credit card and exchange rate. When using a credit card, the cardholder's passport must be provided. Usually, American salespeople need to check the identity of the cardholder when collecting money, and are not allowed to use other people's cards.

Exchange tips:

1. Before leaving the country, you can bring your ID card and a copy to the nearest bank that can handle foreign exchange business. Every China resident can buy foreign currency equivalent to 50,000 US dollars or equivalent every year. For specific foreign exchange information and business outlets, please refer to the information inquired by bank staff or banks.

2. Debit cards are used for consumption and withdrawal, and the exchange rate is the selling price of domestic banks' US dollars against RMB on the trading day, which is directly converted into RMB and deducted from the card. Therefore, tourists do not need to deposit US dollars before going abroad, but only need to deposit enough RMB. In addition, there is no need to pay any handling fee for using a debit card to swipe your card. It is more convenient to enter the password without signing the purchase order when spending, which is in line with the habit of using the card of China citizens.

Note 6: Telephone communication suggestions 1: Use local calling cards in the United States, and 95% of smart phones in China are easy to use when plugged in.

Recommendation 2: Open international calls before departure. Please consult your own communication company for details.

To make an international call back to China from a local telephone in the United States, the dialing method is: international live broadcast (0 1 1)+ country code (86)+ area code (2 1)+ telephone number (12345678).

If your mobile phone has applied for international roaming, call back to China as above.

Pay attention to seven points in American tourism: safety is the most important thing! ! ! Most cities in the United States have good security. However, some cities in the United States have high crime rates, but crimes are mainly concentrated in specific blocks of the city. As tourists from China carry a lot of cash, they are concerned by pickpockets, and property theft happens from time to time. Generally speaking, the western part of the United States is safer than the eastern part, outside the city is safer than the city, and during the day is safer than at night.

It must be pointed out that:

1. When traveling in the United States, don't carry a lot of cash, try to use credit cards, checks or check cards or traveler's checks;

2. Take care of your belongings and check whether there are any left-over items or money when you leave the hotel;

It is best not to act alone, especially at night.

Don't resist forcibly in case of robbery. Guns are rampant in the United States, and gangsters often have guns. We should deal with them calmly. In case of heavy losses after robbery, you should call 9 1 1 or call the police nearby.

Eight points for attention in American tourism: tipping In the United States, almost all personal services require customers to tip. If you don't tip, you are extremely dissatisfied with his or her service. If there is nothing wrong with the service itself and you don't tip, you may be refused service next time.

When dining in a restaurant, it is generally necessary to tip the waiter 65438+ 05% of the total meal fee (unless it is a fast food, buffet or included in the bill, there is no need to tip). How much does it cost? You can remember:

? Taxi drivers usually have to pay an extra 15% as a tip.

? Tour bus drivers and tour guides have to pay 6 dollars per passenger? One day 10.

? Hotel room cleaners usually need 1 USD per bed. Prompt 3 times a day.

? You need to pay a tip of $65,438 +0-5 pounds for each piece of luggage that the bellboy helps you carry.

? If the hotel doorman calls a taxi for you, you need to tip him 1 USD. If the taxi stops at the door, there is no need to tip.

? If you win money in the casino, you usually have to give the dealer 10% profit (but generally it doesn't need to exceed $25).

Nine points to pay attention to in American tourism: Custom Taboos The United States is an immigrant country, and respects all kinds of customs and habits of all ethnic groups, with no special taboos.

Because every state in the United States has its own laws, and there are some differences. Free travellers should pay attention to the differences of traffic regulations in different places.

American police patrol everywhere by car when they are on duty, so please obey the traffic rules even in places with few people and cars. Pedestrians who jaywalk may be fined by the police 100 USD.

Since the American police are armed with guns, if you need to communicate with the police, please try to follow the instructions in front of them and don't make any sudden movements, especially don't suddenly put your hand into the inner pocket of your coat to avoid misunderstanding. If you hear me? Freeze? , or? Stop? They all ask you to stop at once, please do it. If communication is difficult, you can tell the police? I can't speak English? They will try to solve this problem.

Ten points for attention in American tourism: WIFI is provided free of charge in hotel lobbies or some public places in the United States, and you can also buy local monthly cards in the United States. Usually wifi is also unlimited.

It is strongly recommended that tourists in China must turn off their mobile phone traffic, and the cost of roaming abroad will be high.

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