Things you need to know when traveling to Southeast Asia

In life, a lot of common sense seems simple, but it plays a very important role. The same is true when traveling to a place. Only with common sense can you try to avoid mistakes and make everything go smoothly. Summer vacation has arrived, and Southeast Asia is the first stop for many people to go abroad. So how much do you know about Southeast Asia? Today, the editor will tell you.

1. Items to be carried for outbound travel

1. Passport, valid documents, and full air ticket (please keep it properly or keep it with the tour leader and do not lose it).

2. Most countries in Southeast Asia have a tropical ocean and tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 24-27°C. Therefore, you need to prepare appropriate summer clothes (T-shirts, shorts, trousers) and sunscreen products (Such as sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella, swimsuit, etc.). The temperature in Genting Highlands and East Malaysia in Malaysia is slightly lower, so you need to bring long clothes and trousers.

3. Due to environmental protection, slippers, toothbrushes and other services are not provided in hotel rooms in Southeast Asia, and tourists need to bring their own.

4. Travel fatigue and acclimatization may cause you physical discomfort. Therefore, it is best to bring some ready-made medicine? Berberine, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, analgesics, band-aids, wind oil You should also bring backup medicine according to your physical condition. In addition, bring some tropical mosquito supplies. During the journey, you will spend a long time in cars, boats, planes and other means of transportation, so please bring motion sickness medicine.

5. Voltage: The voltage in the above-mentioned tourist destination countries is 200-240 volts.

Thailand: the plug is a two-item flat head; Indonesia: the plug is a three-item British style and two-item round hole; Malaysia: the plug is a three-item British style; Singapore: the plug is a three-item British style.

6. In order to fill in the immigration card conveniently, please bring your own pen.

2. Common sense you need to know when traveling abroad

1. Currency:

Thailand: 1 yuan = 4 baht

Malaysia: 1 ringgit = 2.2 yuan

Singapore: 1 Singapore dollar = 4.7 yuan

Indonesia: 1 yuan = 1,000 Indonesian rupiah

Philippines: 1 Yuan = 6 Philippine pesos

(The above is the reference exchange rate)

The maximum amount of currency allowed by domestic customs for Chinese citizens to carry when leaving the country is US$5,000 or RMB 20,000 per person. In order to avoid the inconvenience of carrying too much cash, you can carry a debit card with the "UnionPay" logo (only applicable to some merchants) and international credit cards with the "VISA" and "MASTER" logos.

Ps: When you arrive at your destination, you can exchange the currency of the country at the airport, hotel or city bank. Some tour guides (such as Thailand) can provide exchange services. In addition, some stores can also accept US dollars and RMB directly.

2. Time difference:

Except for Thailand, which is one hour behind Beijing time, all other countries are consistent with Beijing time.

3. Communication:

Global mobile phones can be used in various countries in Southeast Asia. If you take your mobile phone abroad, please be sure to bring a charger and plug adapter. If China Telecom mobile phones are enabled for international roaming, they can be used in Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. If you want to make a call to China, follow the following order when dialing: ++86+area code+telephone number (subject to roaming to the local operator). If you want to make a local call, just dial directly.

3. Things to note when traveling abroad

1. Domestic entry and exit:

(1) Starting from July 1, 2005, China Customs will change the customs declaration Procedures: Please fill in the customs declaration form truthfully and carefully. If you bring your own camera, camera with zoom lens, or laptop abroad, you must declare it clearly to the customs when you leave the country to avoid the trouble of taxation when entering the country.

(2) Thailand Customs inspections are very strict and it is strictly forbidden to bring fruits, meat, contraband, animals and plants. You must declare if you carry more than 10,000 U.S. dollars. RMB can also be used in some places in Thailand, but it is generally not available in large shopping malls.

Tip: After completing the customs procedures in Thailand and Singapore, the customs officers will return your passport and immigration card to you. This card is very important, so remember not to lose it. When entering Thailand, Thai law stipulates that each person can only bring one cigarette into the country, please pay attention!

2. Luggage:

(1) When traveling overseas, do not place valuables in checked luggage thing. Travel bags should be lightweight, sturdy, and lockable. The weight of free checked baggage shall not exceed 20 kilograms, and the total length, width, and height shall not exceed 269 cm. The total length, width, and height of carry-on baggage shall not exceed 115 cm.

(2) (Trolley cases are all required to be checked in) Please put valuables or items that you need to access at any time in your carry-on luggage. Cash, documents, passports, and valuables must be carried with you; scissors, fruit knives, Nail clippers, lighters and other metal objects must be placed in checked baggage.

(3) The volume of each liquid item carried with you cannot exceed 100 ml. Containers for liquid items should be placed in resealable transparent plastic bags with a maximum volume of no more than 1 liter (preferably zippered, and the size must be less than 20cm*20cm). Each passenger is only allowed to carry one transparent plastic bag at a time, and the excess should be checked in.

(4) Please tear off the old luggage strip before checking in your luggage to prevent misunderstandings when checking in your luggage this time.

3. Tipping when eating

Tipping is an international practice in the tourism service industry. The main income of hotel waiters, tour guides, and drivers of car and ship companies comes from guests. Tips are given.

Tipping tips in various places are as follows:

Thailand 30 yuan/person/day

Singapore and Malaysia 20 yuan/person/day

Indonesia 35 Yuan/person/day

Philippines 30 Yuan/person/day

Same for children.

Don’t give coins when tipping. Coins are usually given to beggars.

IV. Safety aspects

1. Personal safety:

Contrary to our country, vehicles drive on the left side. Please look at the pedestrian lights when crossing the road. You can pass only when the green light is on.

2. Property safety:

(1) When traveling outside, personal money and valuables should be carried with you and must not be left in the hotel room. Another very important point is never to carry luggage through the border for others, even those in the same group, to prevent drug traffickers from taking advantage of you.

(2) When flying, please be careful not to pack documents and valuables for check-in.

3. Document security:

Passport is the only legal proof in the country. Losing your passport will be the biggest problem. The replacement procedure is very time-consuming and laborious, and will affect your mood when traveling.

5. Things to note when taking a flight

According to international practice, when checking in, airlines will generally issue registration cards in English alphabetical order of the guest's name, unlike domestic ones. The airline will issue boarding passes according to the order of check-in. The competent authority obtains an export license from the store and submits it to customs inspection upon departure.

6. Overseas emergencies handling measures

1. When you are sick:

You should avoid drinking raw water and overeating when abroad, and strive to get enough sleep. To maintain good health. Be sure to bring regular medicines from home.

2. When you lose your passport:

If you do not put cash in the passport, the chance of recovering it after losing it is much greater. When you find a lost passport, please report it to the local police station. Then you can take the number, date of issue, copy of your household register and photo to the embassy to apply for a replacement. Normally, you can get a new passport within one week.

3. When you lose your wallet, traveler's check, or credit card:

Take only the cash you need when going out, and put the rest in the hotel's safe deposit box. For traveler's checks, you should carefully write down the used check number, and one of the two places that requires a signature should be signed in advance, otherwise it cannot be reissued.

If you lose your traveler’s check, you can apply for a replacement at a nearby branch (you need to bring your passport and shopping receipt). As long as you know the check number, you can get a replacement check the same day or two days later. After losing your credit card, you should immediately report it to the nearby branch and go through the procedures for invalidation and emergency replacement of the lost credit card.

4. When the ticket is lost:

Obtain the "Lost Application Certificate" from the police, and inform the name and contact point of the travel agency where the ticket was purchased before you can apply at the airline counter (different Airline regulations vary).

5. When baggage is lost:

It is often the case that checked baggage cannot be collected. Among them, there are many cases where it is loaded on other flights and mistakenly sent to other airports. Bring your baggage claim certificate and air ticket and apply to the airline staff (but the other party will not be responsible if you have left customs).

6. How to avoid being robbed:

When traveling abroad, do not dress or behave in an overly ostentatious manner, and try to carry a shoulder bag.

7. When a traffic accident occurs:

When an accident occurs and the right and wrong of the matter have not been clearly distinguished, do not apologize casually to others. This will be very detrimental to future negotiations. . Do not negotiate rashly on your own. Instead, ask an insurance company, travel agency or car rental company to negotiate on your behalf. At the same time, in order to claim insurance benefits, you need to obtain an accident certificate from the police.

8. Safety common sense to prevent accidents:

Pickpocketing and bag-swapping mainly occur in airports or bus stations, especially in black cars pretending to pick you up at the airport. Always be alert.