Don’t bring too much cash when traveling abroad, no more than one or two thousand. visacard and mastcard are the best options. Australia is known as a "shopping paradise". There are usually large shopping malls, famous shopping streets and flea markets in the cities. There are a variety of products and specialties, such as Australian gemstones, wool products, sheep oil, Australian fish oil, honey capsules, etc. , the price is also very favorable and cheap. Generally, large stores do not have the habit of bargaining. You can negotiate discounted prices at flea markets or Chinese shops. 5. When paying for shopping, in principle, you pay in local currency. Some stores can pay in US dollars, but the change you get is still in the local currency. (RMB, Taiwan dollars, and Hong Kong dollars can be used in tourist shops run by Chinese).
Voltage Australia uses 220 to 240 volts, 50 Hz alternating current. The local three-pin sockets are different from those in other countries, so it is best to bring a converter and a universal socket. If the electrical appliances you carry are 100 volts, please check to see if there is a 110/240 volt converter. If not, you will need to use a transformer. High-end hotels usually have 110/240 volt universal electric shaver sockets.
Time Difference There are three time zones in Australia: Eastern Standard Time (EST), including New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland; Central Standard Time (CST) including South Australia and the Northern Territory; Western Standard Time (WST) includes Western Australia. Central Standard Time is half an hour behind Eastern Standard Time, and Western Standard Time is two hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Except for the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland, every state in Australia observes daylight saving time during the summer. Daylight saving time is from the end of October to the end of March in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia, and from early October to the end of March in Tasmania. The east coast of Australia and New Zealand such as Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns are two hours ahead of Beijing time. Summer time in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra is three hours ahead of Guangzhou. The west coast and central parts of Australia such as Perth and Darwin are on the same time as Beijing.
Clothing When traveling to the Australian tropics, you can wear light clothing all year round, but you should bring a sweater or jacket with you to prevent it from getting cold at night; wear sweaters and jackets in winter (June to August) , light jacket or warm clothes. Australians usually dress simply, but on special occasions such as business meetings, theaters and restaurant meals, men are best to wear a coat, tie or suit, and women are required to wear more dignified clothing. Wear comfortable and lightweight clothing most of the time. When admiring fish in the coral area of ??the Great Barrier Reef, you can bring a shading hat, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion. You must also prepare beach shoes to protect your feet.
Hotel Accommodation 1) The check-in time of the hotel is generally 14:00 pm, and the check-out time is before 12:00 noon. Additional fees will be charged for overtime. 2) The hotel provides free and paid TV. Please check the fee description before making a decision before watching paid CCTV. 3) There is a charge for making outside calls from the telephone in the hotel room. This fee is relatively expensive. It is recommended to purchase a local phone card for use. 4) Please pay attention to protecting the equipment and facilities in the hotel. Hotels generally require expensive compensation for damage to equipment and facilities. 5) Smoking is not allowed in hotel rooms. If necessary, please request a smoking room before check-in. All losses caused by illegal smoking will be borne by the smoker. 6) The water from the hotel’s cold water pipes is drinkable directly, but the water from the hot water pipes is not. If you need hot water to make tea, you can use the hot water kettle provided in the hotel room. Generally, drinking water faucets are available in public places. 7) The local hotel star standard is slightly lower than the Chinese level.
Postal Communications Australia has a modern telephone system. Local public telephone calls charge 40c each time. Domestic long-distance calls (STD) and international long-distance calls (IDD) can be made from public telephones. Public telephones accept different coins and phone cards. The credit card phone number accepts most credit cards, such as American Express, VISA (Barclay Card), Diners Club International Card, etc. Credit cards can be used at international airports, domestic airports, urban areas and hotels.
Tipping: There is no custom of tipping in Australia, and hotels and restaurants will not include tips in their bills. Whenever possible, whether or not to tip is a personal decision. Tourist information centers provide free consultation services to tourists. Such institutions can be found even in the smallest towns. These centers have the "i" international logo outside them.
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UnionPay cards in Australia: UnionPay cards can now be used for POS purchases at merchants in Australia. The major cities that accept UnionPay cards include Sydney, Melbourne, etc. Warm reminder: 1. When making purchases at UnionPay merchants, China UnionPay will directly convert Australian dollars into RMB without charging a currency conversion fee; 2. Debit card purchases are not subject to credit limit restrictions. It is recommended to use debit when making large purchases. Card; 3. Regardless of debit card or credit card, please enter the password when swiping the card; if the card does not have a password, please press Confirm directly; 4. Some stores may not currently have a "UnionPay" logo posted, it is recommended that you take the initiative to ask the store cashier. Currency Australian currency is a decimal system, with the dollar as the most basic unit (100 Australian cents is equivalent to 1 Australian dollar).
There are five denominations of banknotes: $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5. There are six denominations of coins: 5 Australian cents, 10 Australian cents, 20 Australian cents, 50 Australian cents, 1 Australian dollar, and 2 Australian dollars. Foreign currency exchange All inbound and outbound passengers can enjoy foreign currency exchange services at the international airport. Exchange of foreign currency and traveler's checks can be done at most banks, which is convenient and fast. Travelers' checks can be exchanged at banks or hotels, and the exchange rate is subject to the bank's announcement on the day. 1 Australian dollar is equivalent to approximately 6 yuan in RMB or 0.75 US dollars; there are exchange offices at the airport and major banks. Generally, RMB is not exchanged, but US dollars can be exchanged.
Medical and health Before entering the country, you need to prepare some commonly used medicines and emergency medical supplies in case of emergencies. Since the weather in Australia is very dry, you can bring some moisturizer. Tourists are allowed to bring in appropriate amounts of medications prescribed by a doctor (non-narcotics), and all medications must be clearly labeled and clearly identifiable. If you need to carry a large amount of medicine, you must present a medical certificate to customs or an Australian doctor, and the medicine must be placed in your personal carry-on luggage. There are also many medicines for sale in local pharmacies in Australia, but prescription medicines must be issued by an Australian doctor before they can be purchased.
Entry and Exit Before leaving the country, you can bring your ID card to the nearest bank that can handle foreign exchange business to handle relevant exchange matters. Each Chinese resident can exchange for the equivalent of US$50,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency each year; if you want to exchange Australian dollar cash, you need to make an appointment one day in advance. For specific exchange information and business outlets, please refer to the information informed by bank staff or the bank inquiry hotline. China Customs stipulates that each person can carry no more than 20,000 yuan in cash or convert it into 5,000 US dollars or equivalent foreign currency; if the amount exceeds, it must be declared before leaving China Customs.
Aviation It takes about 10 hours of flight time from Shanghai International Airport to Sydney, Australia, which involves the time difference between China and Australia. The time difference between Beijing time in China and Sydney time in Australia is 2 hours, so when the plane enters Australian airspace, you should set your watch forward 2 hours. If it is 12 a.m. Beijing time, it will be 2 p.m. local time in Australia. Flight arrival times are based on Australian time.
Regulations and procedures for entry into Australia. Usually when you arrive at a certain city in Australia, you have to transfer in Sydney. Of course, there are also direct flights. No matter where you get off the plane, the entry procedures are the same (here Take Sydney Airport entry as an example). When the plane is about to arrive at its destination, the flight attendant on the plane will give you an arrival card in Chinese and English and ask you to fill it out. It includes some personal information that needs to be filled in, such as name, passport number, flight number, Australian Address and some simple questions (all required to be filled in English). There are three columns on the back, you only need to choose to fill in one. If you are a new immigrant to Australia, fill in column A, if you are visiting or studying for a short period of time, fill in column B, and if you are an Australian resident returning to Australia, fill in column C.
Transfers within Australia usually involve connecting to a Qantas flight. However, since there are several Qantas airlines, you must first confirm the name or abbreviation code of the airline on your ticket, and then Look for the airline's transfer lounge in the airport lobby. There is usually a sign at the airport. Once you find the transfer room, show your ticket to the staff there in exchange for your registration certificate and check your luggage in again. What you have to do after that is to wait for the airport bus that leaves every 10 to 15 minutes to take you to the domestic airport. Finally, you can board the plane smoothly and enjoy the sweet smile of the stewardess (actually there are many stewardesses and stewardesses in Australia) and Delicious food delivered.