2 thoughts on “What to prepare to travel to the United States? What are the precautions?”
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One of the precautions for travel: Preparation
1. Most American hotels do not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other related washing utensils. Please prepare yourself.
2, please bring suitable clothes, suitable for comfortable, lightweight and casual clothes. Please carry a coat in summer to prevent cold at night. Winter weather is colder in eastern United States, please keep warm. In addition, because the US sunshine is very strong, you can prepare parasols, shading caps, sunglasses and sunscreens to pay attention to sunscreen.
3. Since the US customs have strict restrictions and regulations on the entry of agricultural products, please pay attention when preparing food. Do not bring fresh or pickled movements such as meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits and other fruits Plant products enter the country, if you carry any food, you must declare the customs regardless of the type. If you bring any food, it is recommended to tell the leader before entering the customs to give you a reference.
4. If you have emergency medicines used for travel, please try to bring packaging medicines as much as possible. Essence
It the two of the US travel precautions: immigration
1, instructions for immigration:
Or the entry of Harbor Port must be checked. If you go to the United States by plane, the service staff on the plane will issue I-94 tables, that is, the Arrival/Departure Record, this table records the personal information of the immigrant and the address in the United States.
The inspection content in the US entry port is mainly:
The four inspections may be performed by an official or a number of officials.
During the United States, the air waiter will distribute the I-94 table to the passengers for everyone to fill in. Passengers fill in their basic information and address in the United States on this table.
In the entry ports, the immigration officer will check the certificates and valid visas and review of the entry to the United States to decide whether to allow the inspector to enter and how long they can stay in the United States. If entry is allowed, immigration officials will stamp on the I-94 table of the entry and indicate the date of entry, visa status, and duration in the United States.
The attention is that holding a valid U.S. visa does not guarantee that you can enter the country. Immigration officials at the American port finally decided whether to allow you to enter. The I-94 form, which is reviewed by the port immigration officer, is a proof of legal entry in the United States. It needs to be properly kept. If it is lost or damaged, it is necessary to report to the nearby immigration and apply for reissue. The I-94 table needs to be returned to the port immigration officer when it is off the United States. The validity period of the passport must be maintained more than six months than the duration of the United States.
2. Safety regulations
It to improve passenger safety, the United States has restrictions on liquid, spray and hair glue carried on immigration flights. In order to protect you from the threat of liquid explosion, these regulations are very necessary.
This liquid, spray or hair container in hand luggage must be equal to or less than 100 ml. All containers must be sealed in transparent plastic bags with a capacity of one liter, and each person is limited to a plastic bag. Passengers are allowed to use self -seal bags with a capacity of one liter or below. The prescription drugs can still be carried through the security inspection office. Passengers can carry infant supplies and prescription medicines that need to be used on flights, but may request you to show the demand certificate.
Is when you arrive at the security inspection office, you must hand over any liquid, spray agent and glue of more than 100 ml of more than 100 ml, including duty -free goods. The new regulations will also add random searches during the security check process.
In the processing procedure before the boarding procedures, please prepare plastic bags so that you have time to put the container with too large volume into the checked baggage.
3. Follow the steps
This before boarding the boarding procedure
In the liquid, spray and hair glue preparing to carry on the Shanghai Airlines. Please prepare before going to the airport. It the liquid, spray and hair glue in the luggage in the luggage, must be installed in a container with or less than 100 ml (the weight is about 100 grams).
The container over 100 ml should be installed in the checked Li bag or not taken away. The semi -full container with a capacity of more than 100 ml cannot be carried. Please put the container prepared in the hand luggage into a transparent self -sealed plastic bag. M plastic bags must not exceed 1 liter, that is, about 20X20 cm or 15X25 cm. Most supermarkets are sold in such plastic bags. Plastic bags should be easy to seal after being filled with items. If it is not easy to seal well, you should remove some items, and each person is limited to carrying a plastic bag.
Mu plastic bags in places that are easy to get in hand luggage. Plastic bags should be presented to the security inspection personnel for inspection. It at the security inspection office, you should show the plastic bags to the security inspection personnel for inspection.
The security personnel may ask for a certificate that you need to carry a drug boarding, such as comparing the name on the prescription with your boarding card. Please take off a large jacket. It you may also need to be checked. This provisions are also suitable for passengers who transfer to international airports in the United States. It many airports can purchase duty -free goods and beverages as long as they enter the security zone through the security area. These items can be carried on the plane.
It US travel precautions: hotel accommodation
1, hotel check -in time is generally 14:00 pm, check -out time before 12:00 noon, overtime needs to be added to the time of overtime need to be added Charges. 2, the hotel generally does not provide personal items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, slippers, shaving knives, etc. Please bring your own items. If you really forget, you can check the front desk of the hotel, and some hotel front desks can be provided paid.
3, the tap water of the hotel's cold water faucet can be directly consumed, and the hot water of the faucet cannot be consumed directly. 4, the hotel provides free and toll television. Some hotels also provide TV -connected services. Before watching the charging CCTV or before using the TV Internet, please check the cost instructions before making a decision.
5, the phone calls in the hotel rooms are required to charge the outer rays. This cost is more expensive. It is recommended to buy a telephone card locally. 6. The United States uses the voltage of 110 volts 60 Hz AC power. The three -eye socket is also different from China. You need to use a conversion socket. Please prepare before traveling.
7. Please pay attention to protecting the equipment in the hotel. Generally, the hotel is more expensive to compensate for damage to equipment and facilities. 9. Most hotel rooms cannot smoke, and some hotels have been banned. Those who need smokers should ask for cigarettes before check -in, or ask where to smoke. The loss caused by smoking in non -smoking rooms will be borne by the smokers.
10. The local hotel star standard is higher than China. 11, please pay attention to the safety of personal finance. You can make full use of the safe in the room. In addition to the tip of the cleaners every day, do not put your personal money under the pillow or pillow when you leave the room. The cleaning union believes that this is the tip you paid and take it away.
It's precautions for travel in the United States: Jet lag
1. If New York time is 12 noon, Chicago is 11 am, Denver is 10 am, Los Angeles is 9 am 9 in the morning Click at 8 am, and Hawaii is 7 am.
2, the summer system is implemented in most areas of the United States. The current implementation method is between the second Sunday and the first Sunday of November, one hour before the time. Note: Arizona and Hawaii choose not to implement this system.
3, the eastern time is 13 hours later than Beijing time, and the summer period is 12 hours later. The Pacific time is 16 hours later than Beijing time, and the summer period is 15 hours later. Hawaii is 18 hours later than Beijing time.
The United States is divided into six time zones, each adjacent time zone is one hour. Among them, there are four natives of the United States, from east to west:
1. The main cities in the East Times (EST): New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami. 2. The main cities in the central time zone (CST): Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Dallas. 3. The main cities of the mountainous area (MSS): Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix 4. The main cities of the Pacific Times (PST): Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Diego r r r Weral two states other than the United States have their own time
It 5: Credit card and exchange rate
Card, the cities opened are: New York, Los Angeles, Hawaii, San Francisco, Washington, Las Vegas, etc.
Cur currency A US currency units are US dollars, and the bank currency surface is 100 yuan, 50 yuan, 20 yuan, 10 yuan, 5 yuan, 2 yuan, 1 USD, 25 points for coins, and the coins are 25 points. (Quarter), 10 points, 5 points (nickel), 1 point (Penny). Each international airport has a service counter for foreign currency. In many banks and large -scale hotels, they can also redeem foreign currency or travel checks.
The exchange rate The exchange rate changes frequently, the average monthly exchange rate of the exchange rate in the past three months is above 10%. Please pay attention to the latest exchange rate at any time
n It before leaving the country, you can bring your ID card and photocopy to the nearby related banks that can operate foreign exchange business to handle related exchange changes. Each Chinese residents can be purchased each year equivalent to $ 50,000 or equivalent foreign currency. For specific exchange information and business outlets, please refer to the information of bank staff or banks.
The debit card consumption to withdraw money. The exchange rate uses the domestic bank on the day of the transaction. Therefore, tourists do not need to be deposited in the US dollar before going abroad, and they only need to deposit enough RMB. In addition, when the debit card swipes the card, there is no need to pay any handling fees. When consumption, you only need to enter the password, and you do not need to sign on the signing form, which is more convenient and in line with the card habit of using Chinese citizens.
If in accordance with regulations, the debit card can be extracted at an equivalent of RMB 5,000 per day. During the United States, if there are more cash withdrawals in the day, you can bring a few more UnionPay debit cards.
The reminder is that if travel is only short -term, it is recommended to buy a round -trip air ticket when buying a ticket. You can go to the official website of Rainbow Tour to buy some special discount tickets.
It US tourism precautions: telephone communication
Chicago Millennium Park
It mobile phones in the United States are three -frequency mobile phones (three -frequency mobile phone It refers to the three frequencies of 900m, 1800m and 1900m). If your mobile phone system is consistent, you can open an international roaming phone on your own.
The domestic public telephone is mostly coin -to -call. Public phone calls can be used for coins and phone cards.
The local telephone call back to China with local calls in the United States. Dialing method: International live broadcast (011) national code (86) regional code (21) phone number (12345678). If your mobile phone applies for international roaming, call back to China and dial the same way.
dial the US domestic long -distance call, dial 1 regional code (212) phone number. Local call, just dial the local number. If you do not start a international roaming phone, it is recommended that you buy a local phone card.
In most places in the United States, the number of the number checking platform is 411 Emergency assistance telephone: The unified number of the national emergency telephone is: 911 International access number 011 A US long -distance district number 1
It's precautions for travel in the United States: Safety
The crime rate in many American cities, but criminal acts are mainly concentrated in the cities' specific Block. Because Chinese visitors have cash on their body, they have attracted the attention of pickpockets, and the incident of stolen property occurred from time to time. In general, the west of the United States is safer than the eastern part of the United States. It is safer than the city outside the city and safer during the day. It must be noted:
1. When traveling in the United States, do not bring a lot of cash. You should use a credit card, check or check card or travel check as much as possible; 2. You must check whether there are leftover items or money; 3, do not talk to those who do not know each other when you go out, it is best not to act alone, especially in the evening, do not go out alone; 4, encounter encountering Do not force resistance when robbery. American guns are flooding, and gangsters often have guns. Go calmly. After the robbery, if the loss is large, call 911 or call the police station nearby. 5. Don't leave the team easily. If a person runs around the streets of the United States, it is easy to have some accidents. Therefore, remember to follow the tour group. At the same time, it is important to note that when choosing a tour group, you must choose a regular, qualified, general large international travel agency, and offices at home and abroad. For example, Rainbow International Travel Agency should check some documents, qualifications, services, reputation, and the establishment time of travel agencies before choosing.
It 8 American travel precautions: Tip
The United States-Washington-Congress Building
In the United States, almost services for individuals Looking forward to a tip. If you don't pay tips, it means you are extremely dissatisfied with his or her service. If the service itself has no problem and you do not pay a tip, you may be rejected next time.
In dining in the restaurant, usually 15%of the total meal fee is used as a tip of the waiter (unless it is fast food, buffet, or stated in the bill that already includes Gratuity, no tip is required) Essence
We every time the bar is called a drink for a sommelier $ 1. This taxi usually pays 15%of the fare as a tip of the taxi driver. The tour passengers for the tour drivers and tour guides will pay $ 5 to 10 a day. The room cleaner in the hotel usually costs $ 2 ~ 3 a day. The luggage person to carry a bag of luggage, you need to pay $ 1 tip. If the hotel gatekeeper specifically calls you a taxi, you need to pay him $ 1 tip. If the taxi is originally stopped at the door, you do not need to pay tips. SPA masseur needs 20%of the SPA fee as a tip. If you win money in the casino, you usually want to make a dealer for 10%(but generally do not need more than $ 25).
The noped nine of the United States travel: custom taboos
The United States is an immigrant country, respecting the various customs and habits of various nations, without special taboos. It because of their own laws in the United States, there are certain differences. Free travelers, please pay attention to the differences in traffic regulations in various places. The US police officers were carried out everywhere when they were on duty, so even if they were scarce in people and vehicles, please comply with traffic rules. Pedestrians may be punished by the police for $ 100.
It because the US police are equipped with guns, if you need to communicate with the police, please try to act as much as possible in front of them. Do not have a sudden movement, especially do not suddenly reach out to the pocket of the inner pocket of the top to avoid them from producing Misunderstand. If you hear "Freeze" or "STOP" requires you to stop immediately, please do it for millions. If there is difficulty communication, you can tell the police "I Dont Speak English" that they will try to solve it.
. Another thing to pay attention to is that smoking is not allowed in government buildings, most transportation, public places, and most indoor indoor. Many smoking hotels are equipped with detection equipment.
If accidentally colliding with people, to say "sorry"; please let others give way to say "excuse me"; do not smoke in public places. Smoke? "; Follow the Western habits of" Lady First ", let the lady go first; say" Hi "when saying hello to others.
The Taxes of Tourism Note
The differences between major cities in the United States and Suburban Area. Shopping has its own characteristics. Under normal circumstances, stores and commercial institutions are open at noon.
The city of metropolis is usually located in the downtown in the center of the city. The office building is gathered. Government institutions and large commercial institutions are concentrated here. It is very lively during the day, but at night, these areas are sparse and not safe. Commercial institutions usually go to work from 9:00 am from Monday to Friday at 5:00 pm. Stores in the city center are usually closed between 5:00 and 6:00 in the afternoon.
Suburban Area is a residential area where most Americans live. Most people conduct daily procurement in the "Shopping Center" in the suburbs. At least one of these places generally sells supermarkets () and a pharmacy (Pharmacy) that mainly sell various foods.
It, plus other various stores and commercial service agencies. Ordinary stores usually open the door from 9:00 or 10:00 on Saturday from Monday to Saturday, and continue to open until 9:00 or 9:30 pm. The super market usually opens the door on Sunday, and even some of the 24 -hour supermarket. Another type of shopping point is shopping mall. It usually includes one or two large department stores, as well as many brand stores, operating clothing, accessories, entertainment, catering, etc. These shops usually open the door at 10:00 am. Depending on the city, the business hours will be 5:00 pm or 9:00 pm.
In the United States, people use Credit Card widely. Banks, credit card companies, gasoline companies and department stores, and even some public utilities and car manufacturers issued credit cards for people to use.
The United States does not charge federal consumption tax, so there is no national tax refund system. Each state and cities will receive state tax and local tax, with tax rates ranging from 0%-9%. The more bustling cities, the higher the tax rate. For example, the tax rate of New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco is about 8.5-9%. Instead, shopping in Alaska, Tellawa, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon 5 states, there is no state consumption tax. The price marked in the United States is not taxed, and you can ask the sales staff to ask about the price after tax.
The international airports have DFS duty -free stores for you to buy items before boarding international flights: main products include cosmetics, smoke, alcohol, chocolate, etc. Please note that in the United States, you must buy or drink any type of alcoholic drinks at the age of 21.
First, the necessary things The passport and visa must be brought at any time. Be sure to pay attention to safety. These things cannot be lost. Cash is best to be separated by two people. Do not bring too much, and before going out every day, be sure to prepare the change in advance, prepare sufficient cash according to your own specific itinerary, do not prepare too much, and do not prepare too little. You can use international credit cards. Eating, you can also use the shopping card to swipe the card service. But remember not to overdraw. Bring some commonly used medicines, each person chooses the right thing according to his physical condition, it is best to prepare some commonly used cold medicines, as well as motion sickness medicines, and so on. Wind oil essence is also necessary. Different tourist attractions are different, and the preparations are different. . Forbidden matters The outbound in China can carry a cash of RMB 6,000; US $ 5,000 (or other foreign currencies is equivalent to 5,000 yuan in US dollars), and valuables need to declare to customs. Crossing US dollars or equivalent currencies must be filled in truthfully when filling in the US Customs Declaration Form, otherwise it will be detained. This declaration has nothing to do with China and has no record in China. The United States is a foreign exchange control country, and the RMB cannot be exchanged for the US dollar in the United States. The US customs inspection is very strict. It is strictly forbidden to carry fruits, meat, animals and plants, and prohibited products. The fruits carried in China should be used as much as possible before entering the customs. The knife nail knife holds the luggage, otherwise the consequences of the problem will be at your own risk.
One of the precautions for travel: Preparation
1. Most American hotels do not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other related washing utensils. Please prepare yourself.
2, please bring suitable clothes, suitable for comfortable, lightweight and casual clothes. Please carry a coat in summer to prevent cold at night. Winter weather is colder in eastern United States, please keep warm. In addition, because the US sunshine is very strong, you can prepare parasols, shading caps, sunglasses and sunscreens to pay attention to sunscreen.
3. Since the US customs have strict restrictions and regulations on the entry of agricultural products, please pay attention when preparing food. Do not bring fresh or pickled movements such as meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits and other fruits Plant products enter the country, if you carry any food, you must declare the customs regardless of the type. If you bring any food, it is recommended to tell the leader before entering the customs to give you a reference.
4. If you have emergency medicines used for travel, please try to bring packaging medicines as much as possible. Essence
It the two of the US travel precautions: immigration
1, instructions for immigration:
Or the entry of Harbor Port must be checked. If you go to the United States by plane, the service staff on the plane will issue I-94 tables, that is, the Arrival/Departure Record, this table records the personal information of the immigrant and the address in the United States.
The inspection content in the US entry port is mainly:
1. Public health; 2. Immigration status; 3. Customs inspection; 4. Agricultural inspection.
The four inspections may be performed by an official or a number of officials.
During the United States, the air waiter will distribute the I-94 table to the passengers for everyone to fill in. Passengers fill in their basic information and address in the United States on this table.
In the entry ports, the immigration officer will check the certificates and valid visas and review of the entry to the United States to decide whether to allow the inspector to enter and how long they can stay in the United States. If entry is allowed, immigration officials will stamp on the I-94 table of the entry and indicate the date of entry, visa status, and duration in the United States.
The attention is that holding a valid U.S. visa does not guarantee that you can enter the country. Immigration officials at the American port finally decided whether to allow you to enter. The I-94 form, which is reviewed by the port immigration officer, is a proof of legal entry in the United States. It needs to be properly kept. If it is lost or damaged, it is necessary to report to the nearby immigration and apply for reissue. The I-94 table needs to be returned to the port immigration officer when it is off the United States.
The validity period of the passport must be maintained more than six months than the duration of the United States.
2. Safety regulations
It to improve passenger safety, the United States has restrictions on liquid, spray and hair glue carried on immigration flights. In order to protect you from the threat of liquid explosion, these regulations are very necessary.
This liquid, spray or hair container in hand luggage must be equal to or less than 100 ml. All containers must be sealed in transparent plastic bags with a capacity of one liter, and each person is limited to a plastic bag. Passengers are allowed to use self -seal bags with a capacity of one liter or below.
The prescription drugs can still be carried through the security inspection office. Passengers can carry infant supplies and prescription medicines that need to be used on flights, but may request you to show the demand certificate.
Is when you arrive at the security inspection office, you must hand over any liquid, spray agent and glue of more than 100 ml of more than 100 ml, including duty -free goods. The new regulations will also add random searches during the security check process.
In the processing procedure before the boarding procedures, please prepare plastic bags so that you have time to put the container with too large volume into the checked baggage.
3. Follow the steps
This before boarding the boarding procedure
In the liquid, spray and hair glue preparing to carry on the Shanghai Airlines. Please prepare before going to the airport.
It the liquid, spray and hair glue in the luggage in the luggage, must be installed in a container with or less than 100 ml (the weight is about 100 grams).
The container over 100 ml should be installed in the checked Li bag or not taken away.
The semi -full container with a capacity of more than 100 ml cannot be carried.
Please put the container prepared in the hand luggage into a transparent self -sealed plastic bag.
M plastic bags must not exceed 1 liter, that is, about 20X20 cm or 15X25 cm. Most supermarkets are sold in such plastic bags.
Plastic bags should be easy to seal after being filled with items. If it is not easy to seal well, you should remove some items, and each person is limited to carrying a plastic bag.
Mu plastic bags in places that are easy to get in hand luggage. Plastic bags should be presented to the security inspection personnel for inspection.
It at the security inspection office, you should show the plastic bags to the security inspection personnel for inspection.
The security personnel may ask for a certificate that you need to carry a drug boarding, such as comparing the name on the prescription with your boarding card.
Please take off a large jacket.
It you may also need to be checked.
This provisions are also suitable for passengers who transfer to international airports in the United States.
It many airports can purchase duty -free goods and beverages as long as they enter the security zone through the security area. These items can be carried on the plane.
It US travel precautions: hotel accommodation
1, hotel check -in time is generally 14:00 pm, check -out time before 12:00 noon, overtime needs to be added to the time of overtime need to be added Charges.
2, the hotel generally does not provide personal items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, slippers, shaving knives, etc. Please bring your own items. If you really forget, you can check the front desk of the hotel, and some hotel front desks can be provided paid.
3, the tap water of the hotel's cold water faucet can be directly consumed, and the hot water of the faucet cannot be consumed directly.
4, the hotel provides free and toll television. Some hotels also provide TV -connected services. Before watching the charging CCTV or before using the TV Internet, please check the cost instructions before making a decision.
5, the phone calls in the hotel rooms are required to charge the outer rays. This cost is more expensive. It is recommended to buy a telephone card locally.
6. The United States uses the voltage of 110 volts 60 Hz AC power. The three -eye socket is also different from China. You need to use a conversion socket. Please prepare before traveling.
7. Please pay attention to protecting the equipment in the hotel. Generally, the hotel is more expensive to compensate for damage to equipment and facilities.
9. Most hotel rooms cannot smoke, and some hotels have been banned. Those who need smokers should ask for cigarettes before check -in, or ask where to smoke. The loss caused by smoking in non -smoking rooms will be borne by the smokers.
10. The local hotel star standard is higher than China.
11, please pay attention to the safety of personal finance. You can make full use of the safe in the room. In addition to the tip of the cleaners every day, do not put your personal money under the pillow or pillow when you leave the room. The cleaning union believes that this is the tip you paid and take it away.
It's precautions for travel in the United States: Jet lag
1. If New York time is 12 noon, Chicago is 11 am, Denver is 10 am, Los Angeles is 9 am 9 in the morning Click at 8 am, and Hawaii is 7 am.
2, the summer system is implemented in most areas of the United States. The current implementation method is between the second Sunday and the first Sunday of November, one hour before the time. Note: Arizona and Hawaii choose not to implement this system.
3, the eastern time is 13 hours later than Beijing time, and the summer period is 12 hours later. The Pacific time is 16 hours later than Beijing time, and the summer period is 15 hours later. Hawaii is 18 hours later than Beijing time.
The United States is divided into six time zones, each adjacent time zone is one hour. Among them, there are four natives of the United States, from east to west:
1. The main cities in the East Times (EST): New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami.
2. The main cities in the central time zone (CST): Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Dallas.
3. The main cities of the mountainous area (MSS): Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix
4. The main cities of the Pacific Times (PST): Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Diego r r r
Weral two states other than the United States have their own time
It 5: Credit card and exchange rate
Card, the cities opened are: New York, Los Angeles, Hawaii, San Francisco, Washington, Las Vegas, etc.
Cur currency
A US currency units are US dollars, and the bank currency surface is 100 yuan, 50 yuan, 20 yuan, 10 yuan, 5 yuan, 2 yuan, 1 USD, 25 points for coins, and the coins are 25 points. (Quarter), 10 points, 5 points (nickel), 1 point (Penny). Each international airport has a service counter for foreign currency. In many banks and large -scale hotels, they can also redeem foreign currency or travel checks.
The exchange rate
The exchange rate changes frequently, the average monthly exchange rate of the exchange rate in the past three months is above 10%. Please pay attention to the latest exchange rate at any time
n
It before leaving the country, you can bring your ID card and photocopy to the nearby related banks that can operate foreign exchange business to handle related exchange changes. Each Chinese residents can be purchased each year equivalent to $ 50,000 or equivalent foreign currency. For specific exchange information and business outlets, please refer to the information of bank staff or banks.
The debit card consumption to withdraw money. The exchange rate uses the domestic bank on the day of the transaction. Therefore, tourists do not need to be deposited in the US dollar before going abroad, and they only need to deposit enough RMB. In addition, when the debit card swipes the card, there is no need to pay any handling fees. When consumption, you only need to enter the password, and you do not need to sign on the signing form, which is more convenient and in line with the card habit of using Chinese citizens.
If in accordance with regulations, the debit card can be extracted at an equivalent of RMB 5,000 per day. During the United States, if there are more cash withdrawals in the day, you can bring a few more UnionPay debit cards.
The reminder is that if travel is only short -term, it is recommended to buy a round -trip air ticket when buying a ticket. You can go to the official website of Rainbow Tour to buy some special discount tickets.
It US tourism precautions: telephone communication
Chicago Millennium Park
It mobile phones in the United States are three -frequency mobile phones (three -frequency mobile phone It refers to the three frequencies of 900m, 1800m and 1900m). If your mobile phone system is consistent, you can open an international roaming phone on your own.
The domestic public telephone is mostly coin -to -call. Public phone calls can be used for coins and phone cards.
The local telephone call back to China with local calls in the United States. Dialing method: International live broadcast (011) national code (86) regional code (21) phone number (12345678). If your mobile phone applies for international roaming, call back to China and dial the same way.
dial the US domestic long -distance call, dial 1 regional code (212) phone number. Local call, just dial the local number.
If you do not start a international roaming phone, it is recommended that you buy a local phone card.
In most places in the United States, the number of the number checking platform is 411
Emergency assistance telephone: The unified number of the national emergency telephone is: 911
International access number
011
A US long -distance district number 1
It's precautions for travel in the United States: Safety
The crime rate in many American cities, but criminal acts are mainly concentrated in the cities' specific Block. Because Chinese visitors have cash on their body, they have attracted the attention of pickpockets, and the incident of stolen property occurred from time to time. In general, the west of the United States is safer than the eastern part of the United States. It is safer than the city outside the city and safer during the day. It must be noted:
1. When traveling in the United States, do not bring a lot of cash. You should use a credit card, check or check card or travel check as much as possible;
2. You must check whether there are leftover items or money;
3, do not talk to those who do not know each other when you go out, it is best not to act alone, especially in the evening, do not go out alone;
4, encounter encountering Do not force resistance when robbery. American guns are flooding, and gangsters often have guns. Go calmly. After the robbery, if the loss is large, call 911 or call the police station nearby.
5. Don't leave the team easily. If a person runs around the streets of the United States, it is easy to have some accidents. Therefore, remember to follow the tour group. At the same time, it is important to note that when choosing a tour group, you must choose a regular, qualified, general large international travel agency, and offices at home and abroad. For example, Rainbow International Travel Agency should check some documents, qualifications, services, reputation, and the establishment time of travel agencies before choosing.
It 8 American travel precautions: Tip
The United States-Washington-Congress Building
In the United States, almost services for individuals Looking forward to a tip. If you don't pay tips, it means you are extremely dissatisfied with his or her service. If the service itself has no problem and you do not pay a tip, you may be rejected next time.
In dining in the restaurant, usually 15%of the total meal fee is used as a tip of the waiter (unless it is fast food, buffet, or stated in the bill that already includes Gratuity, no tip is required) Essence
We every time the bar is called a drink for a sommelier $ 1.
This taxi usually pays 15%of the fare as a tip of the taxi driver.
The tour passengers for the tour drivers and tour guides will pay $ 5 to 10 a day.
The room cleaner in the hotel usually costs $ 2 ~ 3 a day.
The luggage person to carry a bag of luggage, you need to pay $ 1 tip.
If the hotel gatekeeper specifically calls you a taxi, you need to pay him $ 1 tip. If the taxi is originally stopped at the door, you do not need to pay tips.
SPA masseur needs 20%of the SPA fee as a tip.
If you win money in the casino, you usually want to make a dealer for 10%(but generally do not need more than $ 25).
The noped nine of the United States travel: custom taboos
The United States is an immigrant country, respecting the various customs and habits of various nations, without special taboos.
It because of their own laws in the United States, there are certain differences. Free travelers, please pay attention to the differences in traffic regulations in various places.
The US police officers were carried out everywhere when they were on duty, so even if they were scarce in people and vehicles, please comply with traffic rules. Pedestrians may be punished by the police for $ 100.
It because the US police are equipped with guns, if you need to communicate with the police, please try to act as much as possible in front of them. Do not have a sudden movement, especially do not suddenly reach out to the pocket of the inner pocket of the top to avoid them from producing Misunderstand. If you hear "Freeze" or "STOP" requires you to stop immediately, please do it for millions. If there is difficulty communication, you can tell the police "I Dont Speak English" that they will try to solve it.
. Another thing to pay attention to is that smoking is not allowed in government buildings, most transportation, public places, and most indoor indoor. Many smoking hotels are equipped with detection equipment.
If accidentally colliding with people, to say "sorry"; please let others give way to say "excuse me"; do not smoke in public places. Smoke? "; Follow the Western habits of" Lady First ", let the lady go first; say" Hi "when saying hello to others.
The Taxes of Tourism Note
The differences between major cities in the United States and Suburban Area. Shopping has its own characteristics. Under normal circumstances, stores and commercial institutions are open at noon.
The city of metropolis is usually located in the downtown in the center of the city. The office building is gathered. Government institutions and large commercial institutions are concentrated here. It is very lively during the day, but at night, these areas are sparse and not safe. Commercial institutions usually go to work from 9:00 am from Monday to Friday at 5:00 pm. Stores in the city center are usually closed between 5:00 and 6:00 in the afternoon.
Suburban Area is a residential area where most Americans live. Most people conduct daily procurement in the "Shopping Center" in the suburbs. At least one of these places generally sells supermarkets () and a pharmacy (Pharmacy) that mainly sell various foods.
It, plus other various stores and commercial service agencies. Ordinary stores usually open the door from 9:00 or 10:00 on Saturday from Monday to Saturday, and continue to open until 9:00 or 9:30 pm. The super market usually opens the door on Sunday, and even some of the 24 -hour supermarket. Another type of shopping point is shopping mall. It usually includes one or two large department stores, as well as many brand stores, operating clothing, accessories, entertainment, catering, etc. These shops usually open the door at 10:00 am. Depending on the city, the business hours will be 5:00 pm or 9:00 pm.
In the United States, people use Credit Card widely. Banks, credit card companies, gasoline companies and department stores, and even some public utilities and car manufacturers issued credit cards for people to use.
The United States does not charge federal consumption tax, so there is no national tax refund system. Each state and cities will receive state tax and local tax, with tax rates ranging from 0%-9%. The more bustling cities, the higher the tax rate. For example, the tax rate of New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco is about 8.5-9%. Instead, shopping in Alaska, Tellawa, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon 5 states, there is no state consumption tax. The price marked in the United States is not taxed, and you can ask the sales staff to ask about the price after tax.
The international airports have DFS duty -free stores for you to buy items before boarding international flights: main products include cosmetics, smoke, alcohol, chocolate, etc. Please note that in the United States, you must buy or drink any type of alcoholic drinks at the age of 21.
First, the necessary things
The passport and visa must be brought at any time. Be sure to pay attention to safety. These things cannot be lost. Cash is best to be separated by two people. Do not bring too much, and before going out every day, be sure to prepare the change in advance, prepare sufficient cash according to your own specific itinerary, do not prepare too much, and do not prepare too little. You can use international credit cards. Eating, you can also use the shopping card to swipe the card service. But remember not to overdraw. Bring some commonly used medicines, each person chooses the right thing according to his physical condition, it is best to prepare some commonly used cold medicines, as well as motion sickness medicines, and so on. Wind oil essence is also necessary. Different tourist attractions are different, and the preparations are different.
. Forbidden matters
The outbound in China can carry a cash of RMB 6,000; US $ 5,000 (or other foreign currencies is equivalent to 5,000 yuan in US dollars), and valuables need to declare to customs. Crossing US dollars or equivalent currencies must be filled in truthfully when filling in the US Customs Declaration Form, otherwise it will be detained. This declaration has nothing to do with China and has no record in China. The United States is a foreign exchange control country, and the RMB cannot be exchanged for the US dollar in the United States.
The US customs inspection is very strict. It is strictly forbidden to carry fruits, meat, animals and plants, and prohibited products. The fruits carried in China should be used as much as possible before entering the customs.
The knife nail knife holds the luggage, otherwise the consequences of the problem will be at your own risk.