What preparations should I make to travel to Xinmatai?

The most important thing, of course, is to bring all the documents, especially when traveling abroad. Without identification, the trip will definitely be ruined. Documents include passport and visa!

Second, clothing.

As for clothes, if there is no special dress requirement when traveling, it is best to wear casual clothes and sportswear, so that it is convenient to wear everywhere. Of course, you can also bring one or two formal clothes in case you have to attend any occasion. It is also best to bring a thin coat in your backpack, because the weather is really hard to say. Small coats can be worn in cold weather or some air-conditioned places.

Third, the camera

Traveling is inseparable from taking pictures, right? So be sure to bring your camera or video camera, record every bit of the journey, and freeze the beautiful moments. If your photographic equipment is expensive, you can buy insurance just in case, which can minimize the risk.

Fourth, sunglasses.

As we all know, the sunshine in Singapore and Mattel is very fierce. Although there is plenty of rain in Singapore, it is best to take a pair of sunglasses with you, which is both beautiful and avoids eye burns.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) sunscreen

For women, sunscreen is as important as a sun hat, and no one wants to come back from a trip and find themselves tanned.

Six, money

Finally, when it comes to money, money is also essential in travel. As we all know, when you are away from home, you will inevitably buy some small books and souvenirs for your friends and relatives, so it is a prerequisite to bring enough money.

Rain gear: tropical climate is changeable, especially in rainy season.

Sunscreen products: sun hat, sunglasses, sun umbrella, sunscreen, etc.

Commonly used basic drugs: cold medicine, carsickness medicine, band-aid, mosquito repellent medicine, etc. You can also bring toilet water and cool oil. One is to prevent motion sickness (ship), heatstroke prevention and cooling, and prevent tropical mosquito bites.

Electronic products: bring cameras, batteries, chargers, mobile phones, etc.

Documents: ID card, passport, air ticket, contract with travel agency, travel itinerary.

Daily necessities: such as cosmetics (travel clothes).

Cash: If you join a group tour, you should first ask the travel agency if there are any self-funded projects and how much it will cost. Besides, you should prepare some pocket money and money for small gifts. When you get there, you need to find a local escort or China tour guide to change foreign currency, or ask them to help the elderly change it at the foreign currency exchange point.

It is best to know some local conditions in advance when traveling abroad, such as watching local raiders, understanding customs and taboos, and knowing some precautions. The following is a reference for some precautions.

Time: There is no time difference between Singapore, Malaysia and China, and Thailand is one hour behind China.

Currency: SGD 1 about 5 yuan RMB, Malaysian SGD 1 about 1.5 yuan RMB, and Thai baht about 1 RMB (the exchange rate changes from time to time, subject to the announcement on the same day). Most local shopping is done in local currency, and UnionPay cards can also be used in many places, but tips and some shopping require some change.

Language: English is the main language in Singapore; Malay is mainly used in Malaysia, and Chinese and Cantonese are commonly used. Thailand is mostly Thai, English is widely used in tourist places, and Chinese is also used in some places.

Communication: China mobile phone system is suitable for Singapore and Malaysia. When calling China from Singapore and Malaysia, international code (00 1)+ country code (86)+ area code (757)+ required connection number (domestic telephone number); For domestic calls from Thailand, international code (00 1)+ country code (86)+ area code (757)+ required connection number (domestic telephone number.

Matters needing attention in transit (1) Baggage restriction reference: each person is allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage, the size of which is no more than 56CM*36CM*23CM(22 inches * 14*9 inches). It should be noted that sharp metal items such as nail clippers and knives are not allowed in hand luggage; 20 kilograms of luggage is checked free of charge for each person (the overweight part is at his own expense).

(2) After arriving at the destination, go through the entry and exit formalities first, then get the checked baggage, and then go through the customs formalities.

(3) Customs: entry-exit frontier customs and entry-exit offices, all luggage must be carried by themselves and obey orders. Please don't act alone, help strangers with their luggage, and don't help anyone with things through customs to avoid being used. Passengers can carry 200 cigarettes and a bottle of wine duty-free.

(3) Entry and exit: When leaving the country, you need to bring your original ID card for border inspection; Each person can take RMB 6,000 and USD 5,000 (or equivalent in Hong Kong dollars or other foreign currencies) in cash when leaving the country; If you bring high-end cameras or video cameras and other valuables out of the country, you need to declare them to the customs and bring them back when you enter the country. If you buy large-scale Buddha statues, antiques and works of art (except small souvenirs) in Thailand, you must first obtain the export license from the relevant authorities or shops so that they can be inspected by the customs when leaving the country.

Shopping precautions (1) Singapore's jewelry processing industry is developed, and electronics, electrical appliances and commonly used medicinal oils are also famous; Malaysia is famous for its bird's nest, Dongge Ali Ginseng, Li Qian Zhuifeng Oil, Cardamom Oil and tin printed sand cage shirts. Thailand has rubies, bird's nests, crocodile purses, crocodile meat and various local products.

(2) Note that most items cannot be returned after purchase, and don't forget to ask for complete receipts and invoices when purchasing.

(3) The purchased jewelry should be carried with you and cannot be mailed abroad. Jewelry and sapphire are classified in Thailand, and you should ask the store for a "jewelry quality guarantee" after purchase.

(4) Thailand cannot buy coral products, and its government stipulates that no living or dead coral can be taken out of the country, and offenders will be fined heavily.

Therefore, what can be prepared for Singapore-Matai tourism as a reference? Remember to know more about the destination before going, which is good for the journey.