What are the precautions for traveling to Manila, Philippines?

Notes on Tourism in Manila, Philippines

In fact, whether it is a group tour or a self-help tour, there is little difference in safety matters that should be paid attention to. Attention is mainly paid to riding safety, food safety, and some precautions when in scenic spots. However, the frequent tourist accidents in recent years have dealt a heavy blow to tourists and their families, and also sounded the security alarm for us. After all, in order to relax and enjoy the outdoor scenery, safety comes first!

Best travel time:

February 65438 to May of the following year is the best travel time. Manila has a tropical monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 30? C, the climate is dry from February to April, and it is rainy in early April, and June-11month is the typhoon season.

Practical information

1. voltage: 220V, 60HZ, but some tourist hotels have 100V plug.

2. Telephone: The local telephone conversation time is 3 minutes, 2P, and there are red public telephones at the corner of the street, but the number is small. If necessary, you can call in the hotel lobby or directly in the hotel room. You can also make a collect call through the operator or pay by credit card.

3. Credit cards and ATMs: facilities in major cities accept international credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Card and American Express. ATM machines are often offline during non-bank working hours, so it is impossible to withdraw money. The maximum withdrawal is 5000 pesos.

4. Currency exchange: USD is only used in some high-end places, RMB 1 yuan can be exchanged for 5.5-5.7 pesos, and USD 1 can be exchanged for 48-50 pesos. Therefore, tourists from China are advised to bring US dollars to get more cost-effective exchange. The Central Bank of the Philippines next to the airport customs is open 24 hours a day to provide currency exchange services.

5. Shopping: Generally, you have to bargain when you buy things in the market, but you don't need to bargain in department stores and supermarkets. Manila is not a free port. Only airports and high-end hotels have duty-free shops. Shopping in a store with a sign recommended by the government tourist office can guarantee the quality and get a tax exemption of 5- 10%.

6. Safety: Don't expose your money and pay attention to valuables such as cameras. Be sure to put them in a place where they can be noticed at any time. When taking a taxi, don't pay until all the luggage is ready. Besides, beware of fake policemen on the road. A real policeman will have a medal on his uniform and will not show it to you.

7. Hygiene: Pay attention to drinking water and whether it is cooked, especially seafood. The best way to identify is to see if there are many tourists in that restaurant, and don't rush into restaurants that others haven't recommended. If you go hiking, you should prepare mosquito repellent drugs, prepare enough drinking water and bring a map of the island.

8. Working hours: The working hours of private units and government agencies are from Monday to Friday, from 8: 00 to 17: 00 or from 9: 00 to 18: 00. Most shopping malls, department stores and supermarkets are open from 9 to 20 every day. The banking hours are 8:00- 15:00, and the ATM24 is open 24 hours.

9. Transportation: Take the bus, get the change ready, and know the traffic situation before you leave. Sometimes there are cars in some places, sometimes there are no cars.

Dressing skills:

Bring more summer clothes. If you travel in the cool season or take a bus at night, you'd better take some warm clothes. At night, the air conditioner in the bus will still be on, and it is easy to catch cold without clothes. You'd better wear sports shoes, because traveling on the island often requires walking.

Other precautions;

1. You can bargain when you buy things in the Philippines.

You'd better take sports shoes, because traveling on the island often requires walking.

3. If you go hiking, you should prepare insect repellent, prepare enough drinking water and bring a map of the island.

4. Take the bus to prepare the change, and know the traffic situation well before departure. In some places, sometimes there are cars, sometimes there are no cars, and some drivers are unwilling to change.

5. Banking hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00- 15:00, closed on public holidays.

6. Shopping mall business hours: Shopping mall 10:00- 19:30, closed on public holidays.

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