Detailed American travel guide

The United States is the most developed country in the world, with a vast territory. The United States is rich in natural resources, and various special geographical features have formed unique scenic spots. This is an American travel guide.

1) Valid travel document passport:

You must have a valid EVUS registration to go to the United States. From 20 1 165438+2006129 October, all individuals holding passports of the People's Republic of China and B 1/B2 visas with the longest validity (ten years) must hold valid EVUS registration. Passengers who are required to register with EVUS will not be able to obtain boarding passes or enter the country through land entry ports without valid registration.

2) Daily necessities:

According to the city you plan to go to, check the local temperature and bring corresponding clothes. The hotel does not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers, etc. Please bring your own. The sunshine in the United States is very strong, so you can prepare sunscreen hats, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion.

3) Language:

When you go to road trip, you must know English. Now, there are pre-downloaded translation software in the smartphone app store. English is too big for people. Do you want to avoid the trouble of English? Let's ask for help. All major tourist cities are equipped with Chinese driver guides. The locals will take you on a trip. What are you afraid of?

4) communication:

Please open the international roaming service in advance, provided that your mobile phone meets the mobile phone standard. The mobile phones listed in the United States are tri-band mobile phones (900M, 1800M, 1900M GSM). If you choose to charter a car now, you can get an American T-Mobile calling card for free.

5) Never bring what you can't:

There are customs regulations. The amount of money and articles you carry with you must comply with customs regulations. Details can be found on many websites (if you need a website, please trust me privately). Don't take any chances. Do not bring fresh or preserved animal and plant products such as meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits into the country. If you want to bring it, please be prepared for customs declaration.

6) Cash or credit card:

Credit cards, MasterCard or Visa can be accepted anywhere in the United States. As long as you have a card, you need to bring a small amount of appropriate US dollar cash, such as service tips. But I still can't swipe my card

7) Power plug:

Check in advance whether the voltage range of computer, mobile phone and camera charger can use 1 10v, because the voltage in America is 1 10V and 60HzAC. If 1 10v is not supported, please buy an adapter plug.

8) Drugs for headache and cold:

It is conceivable that in developed countries in Europe and America, medical expenses are very expensive, and pharmacies need a doctor's prescription to buy medicines. It is necessary to take some common medicines. Please try to carry the medicine bottle marked in English with you.

9) Passport validity period:

Please check whether your passport is valid before you travel to America. Your passport must be valid for more than six months than your scheduled stay in the United States.

First, the preparation before departure

1) No matter when entering or leaving the country, you can only carry liquids, gels and aerosols in containers with a capacity not exceeding 100 ml, and put them in a 1 liter bag with the bag cover open. Please put the oversized container in the checked baggage.

2) It is forbidden to bring knives, animals and plants, seeds, food (meat) and fruits into the country.

3) If you bring more than US$ 65,438+US$ 00,000 in cash into the United States, you must declare that the amount is the sum of the amount carried by your peers, otherwise it will be confiscated by the customs.

4) Please note that certificates, airline tickets, any kind of cash and valuables, and film must not be checked.

5) Pay attention to your words and deeds when entering or leaving the country, and don't talk nonsense about terrorism.

6) If you fly to the United States, the flight attendant will send you an I-94 form, that is, the arrival/departure record, which records the personal information of immigrants and their addresses in the United States. Let's review here: holding a valid American visa does not guarantee that you can enter this country. Immigration officials at American ports finally decide whether you can enter the country.

Second, entry and exit.

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1) Does the list of American states allow B 1/B2 visa holders to use domestic driver's licenses:

Because every state in the United States has its own regulations, and they are different, even different car rental companies will be different and will change. In order not to break the law, please be sure to check it carefully in the local area. It is said that in many States, the punishment for driving without a license is at least a considerable fine, and even imprisonment as appropriate.

States that can use domestic driver's license:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, new york, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio and Oklahoma.

States that cannot use a domestic driver's license:

Arkansas, Hawaii, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont, Wisconsin

2) Buy insurance when renting a car.

Be sure to rent a car with a national chain of regular companies. You must buy insurance. Pay attention to the insurance clauses. It is recommended to use the national chain car rental agency, which is more secure. Another advantage is that you can return the car in different places.

3) car rental should have GPS navigation.

Use the app that comes with your mobile phone or directly rent the GPS of the car rental company.

4) Bridge toll

There are not many highway bridges in the United States, but some expressways have full-service parking and rest areas, depending on the signs of expressway exits.

5) How to deal with the police?

If you hear "freeze" or "stop", you will be asked to stop immediately. Please do it.

If you need to communicate with the police, please try to stay still and ask in words. Don't make sudden movements, especially don't suddenly reach into your coat pocket to get something, lest they misunderstand that you are drawing a gun. Then they will start shooting.

If you have communication difficulties, you can tell the police "I can't speak English" and they will try to find an interpreter immediately.

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Third, driving in America.

hotel

Pay attention to the area where the hotel is located when choosing, and don't live in a poor security area for the sake of cheapness. Generally, hotels have washing machines and dryers, and the front desk even provides washing powder, which needs to be purchased for 25 cents.

2) Youth Hostel

Suitable for backpackers, a good choice for young people.

3) Family Inn

If you want to experience the folk customs of local houses, please check the website and make a reservation in advance, and pay more attention to the evaluation of past guests to choose. Please leave early.

4) camping

There are camping places around American tourist attractions, many of which are free. Bathing facilities may be charged, and there are more insects and wild animals. If you choose a camping place, please do your homework before you go on the road.

Fourth, accommodation.

1) drinking water

Cold water from American faucets can generally be drunk directly, and public service facilities generally have no hot water.

2) restaurants

In the United States, there are not only specialty food restaurants from all over the world, but also raw and unpolluted seafood and steaks from local countries. Recommend a very useful Chinese applet, which is necessary for travel. You can refer to many restaurants with food characteristics, and you can also play North American applets. Click on the address to navigate directly.

Tourism information center

In general scenic spots, you will notice a tourist information center, where there will be detailed scenic spots brochures, as well as discount coupons for shops, restaurants, tickets and so on. Visitors can use it for free.

2) Tickets for scenic spots

State museums, state parks, beaches, etc. They are all free, and some private scenic spots will charge tickets at different prices. Tickets for national parks are only a few dollars, and annual tickets for American national parks are only 100 dollars.

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shopping center

The English name is shoppingmall, and there are various specialty stores in it.

2) outlets

British outlets, where famous brand outlets are concentrated, can buy the same product, the price is much cheaper than that of specialty stores, but the style is not necessarily new. (follow me to check the inventory of outlets in various States in the United States)

3) Business tax

Except for a few States such as Oregon, shopping in other States in the United States has different shopping tax rates. For example, Washington State is generally the total of 10. 1%. Follow me to check the tax rate inventory of American States. )

In fact, airport duty-free shops are also a good choice for brand management and saving money.

4) Return goods

You don't need a reason to return goods in America. If you ask, tell the truth. You need to make sure that unused goods with invoices and price tags are still available. Generally, it can be returned to the original store or its chain stores in other places at full price within 30 days after sale. Please check the shopping receipt or consult the store for specific instructions.

Sixth, play

1) restaurant

When you eat in an American restaurant, you usually tip the waiter, which is 05%-20% of the total meal fee of 65438+. Fast food restaurants don't need tips. The canteen is generally per person 1-2.

Generally speaking, if there are more than 6 people dining, the bill of the restaurant may automatically increase 15%-20%. Please note that there is no extra charge.

2) Hotel

Hotel room cleaner, the tip for each bed is $2/day.

The bellboy will tip 1 USD for each piece of luggage.

When you win money in a casino, you usually give the banker 10% profit.

Tour drivers and tour guides usually pay each passenger 5~ 10 USD/day.

Seven, shopping

The United States is divided into six time zones, each adjacent time zone is separated by one hour. Among them, the United States has four, from east to west:

1) Eastern Time Zone (EST) Major cities: new york, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami.

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

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

4) Pacific Time Zone (PST) major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle and San Diego.

Besides, two states outside the United States have their own time.

Eastern time is 13 hour later than Beijing time and 12 hour later than daylight saving time. Pacific Time is 16 hours later than Beijing Time and 15 hours later than Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii is behind Beijing time 18 hours.

Eight, tips

9 1 1, emergency call, fire fighting, police and hospital are all 9 1 1.