1, most U.S. hotels do not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other related toiletries, please prepare your own.
2, please bring appropriate clothing, comfortable, lightweight and casual clothing is appropriate. In summer, please bring a jacket in case it gets cold in the evening. In winter, the weather in the eastern part of the U.S. can be quite cold, so please keep warm. In addition, because of the strong sunshine in the United States, you can prepare parasols, sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion to prevent sunburn.
3. As the U.S. Customs has strict restrictions and regulations on the entry of agricultural products, please pay attention to the preparation of food, do not bring meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits and other fresh or preserved animal and plant products into the country, such as carrying any food, regardless of the type of customs clearance must be declared. If you bring any food, it is recommended to tell the tour leader before entering the customs in order to give you reference.
4. If you have emergency medication for your trip, please try to bring packaged medication, preferably with an English name, and store the medication in a single place, and it is recommended that you inform your tour leader before entering the country so that they can give you a reference.
The United States travel notes of the second: entry and exit
1, entry notes:
According to U.S. immigration law, all from the U.S. land ports, airports or seaports port of entry to the people have to accept the inspection. If you take an airplane to the United States, the aircraft service personnel will issue you I-94 form, that is, the arrival / departure record table (Arrival / Departure Record), this table records the personal information of the entrant and the address in the United States.
There are four main inspections at U.S. ports of entry:
1, Public **** Health; 2, Immigration Status; 3, Customs Inspection; 4, Agricultural Inspection.
The four inspections may be conducted by a single officer or by multiple officers.
On the way to the U.S., flight attendants distribute Form I-94 to travelers to fill out. The traveler fills out the form with basic personal information and an address in the United States.
At the port of entry, an immigration officer will inspect the documents and valid visas held by the entrant and review the reason for traveling to the U.S. He or she will decide whether to allow the person inspected to enter the U.S. and how long he or she can stay in the U.S. If admission is granted, the immigration officer will stamp the immigrant's Form I-94 and indicate the date of entry, visa status, and duration of stay in the United States.
It is important to note that having a valid U.S. visa does not guarantee entry into the U.S. The immigration officer at the U.S. port of entry makes the final decision on whether or not to allow you to enter the country. The I-94 form that is reviewed and approved by the immigration officer at the port of entry is proof of lawful entry into the U.S. It should be kept in a safe place, and if it is lost or damaged, it should be reported to the nearest immigration office in a timely manner and an application for reissue should be made; the I-94 form should be returned to the immigration officer at the port of entry at the time of departure from the United States.
The passport must remain valid for more than six months beyond the intended period of stay in the United States.
2. Security Regulations
In order to improve traveler safety, the United States has restrictions on liquids, aerosols, and hairspray carried on inbound and outbound flights. These regulations are necessary to protect you from the threat of liquid explosions.
Containers of liquids, aerosols or hairspray in hand luggage must be equal to or less than 100 milliliters in size. All containers must be sealed in a clear plastic bag with a capacity of one liter, with a limit of one bag per person. Travelers are allowed to use self-sealing bags with a capacity of one liter or less.
Prescription medications can still be carried through security. Passengers may bring baby items and prescription medications that are required for use on the flight, but may be asked to show proof of need.
You will be required to surrender any liquids, aerosols and hairsprays over 100 milliliters, including duty-free goods, that you still have with you when you arrive at security. The new rules will also add random body searches to the security process.
Prepare plastic bags before checking in so you have time to put oversized containers in your checked baggage.
3. Follow the steps
Before checking in
Sort out the liquids, aerosols and hairspray that you plan to take with you on your flight, and if possible, prepare them before you leave for the airport.
Liquids, aerosols and hairspray intended for carry-on baggage must be packed in containers with a capacity of 100 ml or less (weighing approximately 100 grams).
Containers with a capacity of more than 100 milliliters should be packed in the checked baggage bag or not taken away.
Half-full containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml cannot be carried.
Please put containers intended for carry-on baggage in a clear, self-sealing plastic bag.
Plastic bags should be no larger than 1 liter, i.e. approximately 20 x 20 cm or 15 x 25 cm. These plastic bags are available in most supermarkets.
Plastic bags should seal easily when filled. If it does not seal easily, you should remove some items and limit yourself to one bag per person.
Please keep the plastic bag in your hand luggage in an easily accessible place. Plastic bags should be shown to security personnel for inspection.
At the security checkpoint, you should present your plastic bag separately to the security officer for inspection.
Security personnel may ask for proof that you need to bring your medication on board, such as comparing the name on your prescription to your boarding pass.
Please remove large coats.
You may also be searched.
These rules also apply to travelers connecting at U.S. international airports.
Many airports allow you to purchase items such as duty-free merchandise and beverages, which can be carried on board, as long as you pass through the security checkpoint and into a secure area.
The third thing to consider when traveling to the United States: hotel accommodations
1, the hotel check-in time is usually 14:00 p.m., and check-out time is before 12:00 p.m., and overtime will require an additional charge.
2, the hotel generally do not provide toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, slippers, razor and other personal items, please bring your own the above items. If you do forget them, you can check with the front desk of the hotel, and some hotels can provide them for a fee.
3. Tap water from the hotel's cold water faucet can be drunk directly, while hot water from the faucet cannot be drunk directly.
4. The hotels provide free and paid TV. Some of the hotels also provide TV connection to the Internet, please check the cost before watching the paid CCTV or using the TV and Internet before making a decision.
5, the hotel room telephone calls to the outside line are charged, this cost is expensive, it is recommended to buy a local phone card to use.
6, the United States is the voltage of 110 volts 60 Hz AC, three-eye socket is also different from China, you need to use the conversion socket. Please prepare yourself before traveling.
7. Please pay attention to the protection of hotel equipment and facilities, hotels are generally more expensive compensation for damage to equipment and facilities.
9. Smoking is not allowed in most of the hotel rooms, and some hotels have banned smoking. If you need to smoke before checking in, please request a smoking room or ask where you can smoke. Any damage caused by smoking in a non-smoking room will be fully borne by the smoker.
10, local hotel star standard is higher than the level of China.
11, please pay attention to the safety of personal finances. You can make full use of the safe in the room, in addition to the daily tip to the room cleaner, do not leave your personal money under the pillow or in the pillow when you leave the room. The cleaner will assume it is your tip and take it.
Traveling in the U.S.A.: Time Difference
1. If New York time is 12:00 noon, it is 11:00 a.m. in Chicago, 10:00 a.m. in Denver, 9:00 a.m. in Los Angeles, 8:00 a.m. in Alaska, and 7:00 a.m. in Hawaii.
2. Summer time is practiced in most parts of the United States. It is currently implemented by setting the time one hour ahead between the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November. Note: Arizona and Hawaii have chosen not to implement this system.
3. EST is 13 hours behind Beijing time and 12 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time. Pacific time is 16 hours behind Beijing time and 15 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii is 18 hours behind Beijing time.
The United States*** is divided into six time zones, each neighboring time zone being one hour apart. Of these, four are on the U.S. mainland, in order from east to west:
1. Major cities in the Eastern Time Zone (EST): New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami.
2. Major cities in the Central Time Zone (CST): Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Dallas.
3. Major cities in Mountain Time (MST): Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix
4. Major cities in Pacific Time (PST): Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Diego
In addition, the two states outside of the U.S. mainland each have their own time
Fifth of the U.S. Travel Notes: Credit Cards and Exchange Rates
Currently, China UnionPay cards can be used in many U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Hawaii, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Las Vegas.
Currency
The unit of currency in the United States is the US dollar, and there are seven kinds of banknotes: 100 yuan, 50 yuan, 20 yuan, 10 yuan, 5 yuan, 2 yuan, and 1 US dollar, and there are four kinds of coins: 25 cents (quarter), 10 cents (dime), 5 cents (nickel), and 1 cent (penny). Foreign currency exchange counters are available at all international airports. Foreign currency or traveler's checks can also be exchanged at many banks and larger hotels.
Rate of exchange
Rate of exchange changes frequently, the average monthly exchange rate changes in the last three months are more than 10%, please pay attention to the latest exchange rate at any time
Tips for foreign exchange:
Before you leave China, you can bring your ID card and photocopy of the ID card and go to the nearest bank that can operate foreign exchange business to handle the related foreign exchange matters. Each Chinese resident is allowed to exchange the equivalent of 50,000 U.S. dollars or the equivalent in foreign currency each year. Please refer to the information provided by the bank staff or the bank's inquiry for specific information on foreign exchange and business outlets.
When using a debit card to make purchases and withdrawals, the exchange rate is based on the domestic bank's USD-RMB selling price on the day of the transaction, 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 handling fee to be paid when spending with a debit card. You only need to enter your PIN code when you spend, and you don't need to sign the purchase order, which is more convenient and in line with the card usage habits of Chinese citizens.
According to the regulations, each debit card can be used to withdraw the equivalent of 5,000 RMB in US dollars per day. While in the U.S., if you anticipate more cash withdrawals during the day, bring several UnionPay debit cards with you.
A special reminder is needed, if the trip is only for a short period of time, it is recommended to buy a round-trip type of ticket when purchasing an air ticket. You can go to the official Rainbow Journey website to buy some special discounted air tickets.
Travel in the United States Note No. 6: telephone communication
Chicago Millennium Park
In the United States can use the cell phone for the tri-band cell phone (tri-band refers to the 900M, 1800M and 1900M three frequencies of the GSM) If your cell phone system to meet, you can open the international roaming phone.
Most public phones in the United States are coin-operated. You can use either a coin or a calling card to call a public phone.
To make an international call back to China from a local phone in the United States, dial: international live (011) + country code (86) + area code (21) + phone number (12345678). If your cell phone applies for international roaming, dialing calls back to China dialing method is the same as above.
To make a long-distance call to the United States, dial 1 + area code (212) + phone number. For local calls, just dial the local number.
If you don't have international roaming, we recommend that you buy a local calling card.
In most places in the U.S., the number for the lookup desk is 411
Emergency numbers: The U.S. National Emergency Number is: 911
International Access Number
011
U.S. Long Distance Area Codes 1
Traveling in the U.S.A. Note No. 7: Safety
Many U.S. cities have high crime rates, but crime is concentrated in many U.S. cities. is high, but crime is concentrated in specific neighborhoods of the city. Because Chinese visitors often have cash on their person, they are doubly susceptible to pickpockets, and theft of their belongings occurs from time to time. In general the western part of the United States is safer than the eastern part, the outskirts of the city are safer than the inner city, and the daytime is safer than the nighttime. Must pay attention to:
1, travel in the United States, do not carry a lot of cash, should be used as far as possible credit cards, checks or check cards or traveler's checks;
2, take care of their own belongings, in leaving the hotel must be checked to see if there are no leftover items or money;
3, members of the group go out, do not talk with people who do not know each other, and it is best to not a person alone, especially in the evening do not go out alone to loiter;
4, when encountering robbery, do not force resistance. The United States is awash in guns, and robbers often have guns. Be calm and deal with it. After the robbery, if the loss is large, you should immediately call 911 or the nearest police station to the police.
5, do not easily out of the team, if a person in the U.S. streets running around, it is easy to appear some unexpected problems. So, remember, go with the tour group. At the same time, also need to pay attention to is, in the choice of tour group, must choose the formal, fully qualified, general large international travel agency, both at home and abroad have offices. For example, Rainbow Journey International Travel Agency, before choosing to check some of the travel agency's documents, qualifications, service, reputation and the establishment of the travel agency time and other aspects.
The United States of America Travel Note No. 8: Tipping
USA-Washington-Capitol Building
In the United States of America, almost all services performed for an individual are expected to be tipped by the person being served. Failure to tip means that 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 the next time.
When you eat at a restaurant, you are usually expected to tip your server 15% of the total cost of your meal (unless it's a fast food meal, buffet, or if the bill says Gratuity is included, you don't need to tip).
Bars charge bartenders $1 for every drink ordered.
Taxis usually require an extra 15 percent of the fare to tip the cab driver.
Tour bus drivers and guides are charged $5 to $10 a day per traveler.
Hotel room cleaners are usually tipped $2 to $3 per bed per day.
The baggage handlers are tipped $1 for each piece of luggage they carry for you.
Hotel doormen need to be tipped $1 if they call a cab for you, but not if the cab was parked right in front of the door.
Massage therapists at the spa are required to tip 20% of the spa fee.
If you win at a casino, you are usually expected to give the dealer 10% of your winnings (but usually no more than $25).
The United States is a country of immigrants, respecting the customs of all nationalities, and there are no special taboos.
Because the U.S. states have their own laws, and there are some differences. Please be aware of the differences in traffic laws and regulations in different parts of the country.
The U.S. police patrol the country by car, so even if you are in a less crowded area, please follow the traffic rules, and pedestrians jaywalking may be fined $100 by the police.
Because the U.S. police are armed, if you need to communicate with them, please try to follow the instructions in front of them and don't make any sudden movements, especially don't suddenly reach into the inside pocket of your jacket to pull out something, so as to avoid any misunderstanding from them. If you hear the word "Freeze" or "Stop", it means that you should stop immediately, so please do so. If you have trouble communicating, tell the police "I don't speak English" and they will try to resolve the problem.
Another important thing to note is that smoking is not allowed in government buildings, in most forms of transportation, in public places, or in most indoor areas. Many non-smoking hotels are equipped with detection devices.
Say "Sorry" if you bump into someone by accident, "Excuse me" if you ask someone to give way, don't smoke in public places, and ask people around you before you smoke anywhere else. "May I smoke?"; follow the western custom of "Lady first" and let the lady go first; and say "Hi" when greeting people.
The United States travel notes of the tenth: shopping and tax rebates
In the United States of America's major cities, there is a metropolitan area (Urban Area) and suburban area (suburban area) difference. Shopping is unique to each. Under normal circumstances, stores and businesses are open during the noon hour.
Metropolitan areas are usually located in the center of the city, downtown, and are filled with office buildings, government agencies, and large businesses. These areas are very busy during the day, but at night they are less crowded and less safe. Businesses are usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stores in the downtown area of the city center usually close between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.
Suburban areas are neighborhoods where most Americans live. Most people make their daily purchases at suburban "shopping centers. These places usually have at least one supermarket that sells a variety of foods and a pharmacy.
There are also a variety of other stores and commercial services. General stores usually open Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. and stay open until 9:00 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. Supermarkets are usually open on Sundays, and there are even some that are open 24 hours a day. Another type of shopping is the shopping mall. These usually contain one or two large department stores, as well as a number of brand-name stores selling clothing, accessories, entertainment, restaurants, etc. These stores usually open at 10:00 AM. These stores usually open at 10:00 a.m. and stay open until 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m., depending on the city.
In the United States, credit cards are widely used. Banks, credit card companies, gasoline companies and department stores, and even some utility and automobile manufacturers issue credit cards for purchases.
The United States does not collect a federal excise tax, so there is no national tax refund system. States and cities charge state and local taxes, ranging from 0%-9%. The more prosperous the city, the higher the tax rate, for example, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco tax rate is around 8.5-9%. On the other hand, there is no state excise tax for purchases made in the states of Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. All prices listed in the U.S. do not include tax, so ask the salesperson for the after-tax price.
There are DFS duty-free stores at international airports where you can make last-minute purchases before boarding your international flight: cosmetics, cigarettes, alcohol, chocolates, etc. The main products are cosmetics, cigarettes, alcohol, and chocolates. Please note that in the United States, you must be twenty-one years of age or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages of any kind.