1. Climate
Singapore has a tropical maritime climate. It is hot and rainy in summer all the year round, and the temperature is sultry. The annual average temperature is about 24 ~ 37℃, and November-February is the rainy season. Tourists during this period should prepare for the rain every day.
Malaysia is located near the equator, so the weather is hot all the year round, and it has a tropical rainforest maritime climate. The average temperature in its capital, Kuala Lumpur, is 2 ~ 32℃, and that in genting highlands is about 12 ~ 2℃.
Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. There are three seasons in a year: hot season from March to June and rainy season from July to October. November to February is the cool season, and April is the hottest month.
2. Clothes
These three places are hot all year round. In preparing clothes, we should give priority to light and casual clothes, and we can wear simple hot clothes, especially cool clothes. In addition, you must also prepare a thin coat to avoid excessive temperature difference in the morning and evening or cold air in air-conditioned rooms and cars.
Note: Men visiting Genting Casino in Malaysia must wear a tie, trousers (not sweatpants) and long-sleeved clothes. If they wear printed sand cage cloth long-sleeved shirts, ties are not required.
Most hotels have swimming facilities. There are water sports in Thailand. Those who like swimming should bring their own bathing suits and sandals.
When visiting palaces and temples in Thailand, men should wear shirts and trousers, while women should wear sleeveless tops and skirts that are longer than their knees. In the cool season, if you are going to travel to Thailand, it is a good choice to bring a long-sleeved T-shirt or jacket in the north.
3. Rain gear: The tropical climate is changeable, especially in rainy season, rain gear must be used;
4. Sun protection products: sun hat, sunglasses, sun umbrella, sun cream, etc.
5. Commonly used essential drugs: cold medicine, carsickness medicine, band-aid, mosquito repellent medicine, etc. You can also bring toilet water and cool oil. One is to prevent carsickness (ship), heatstroke prevention and tropical mosquito bites.
6. Electronic products: bring your camera, battery, charger, mobile phone, etc.
7. Certificate category: Bring your ID card, passport, air ticket, signed contract with travel agency and itinerary.
8. Daily necessities: such as cosmetics (travel suits).
9. Cash: If you join a group tour, you should first ask the travel agency if there are any self-funded items and how much it will cost. Besides, you should prepare some pocket money and money for buying small gifts. When you get there, you should change foreign currency and find a local tour guide or a tour leader in China, or ask them to help the elderly change it at the foreign currency exchange point. :
Time difference: There is no time difference between Singapore, Malaysia and China, and Thailand is one hour behind China.
currency: 1 Singapore dollar is about 5 yuan RMB, 1 Malaysian dollar is about 1.5 yuan RMB, and 5 Thai baht is about 1 yuan RMB (the exchange rate changes from time to time, subject to the announcement on the same day). Most local shopping is done in local currency, and UnionPay cards can also be used in many places, but some small change is needed for tipping and some shopping.
voltage: 22 volts, plug is a three-pin square plug, it is best to bring your own universal socket.
language: English is the main language in Singapore; Malay is mainly used in Malaysia, and Chinese and Cantonese are commonly used. Thailand is mostly Thai, English is widely used in tourist places, and Chinese is also used in some places.
Communication: China mobile phone system is applicable in Singapore and Malaysia. When calling from Singapore and Malaysia to China, the international code (1)+ country code (86)+ area code (757)+ required connection number (domestic telephone number); For domestic calls from Thailand, international code (1)+ country code (86)+ area code (757)+ required connection number (domestic telephone number.
Precautions for crossing the border
(1) Luggage restriction reference: each person is allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage, the size of which is not more than 56CM*36CM*23CM(22 inches *14*9 inches), and it should be noted that nail clippers, knives and other sharp metal objects should not be carried in hand luggage; Each person is allowed to check in 2 kilograms of luggage for free (the overweight part is paid by himself).
(2) After arriving at the destination, go through the immigration office first, then pick up the checked baggage, and then go through the customs.
(3) Customs: When entering and leaving the frontier customs and immigration offices, all the luggage must be carried by yourself, and you should obey the instructions. Please don't act alone, don't help strangers with their luggage, and don't help anyone bring things through the customs to avoid being used. Passengers are allowed to carry 2 cigarettes and a bottle of foreign wine duty-free.
(3) Entry and exit: When leaving the country, you need to bring your original ID card for border inspection; Each person leaving the country can carry cash of RMB 6, and US$ 5, (or equivalent Hong Kong dollars or other foreign currencies); If you bring valuables such as advanced cameras or video cameras out of the country, you need to declare them to the customs, and bring them back when you enter the country. When purchasing large-sized Buddha statues, antiques and artworks (except small souvenirs) that need special packaging in Thailand, you must first obtain the export license certificate from the relevant competent authorities or shops so that you can submit it to the customs for inspection when you leave the country.
shopping precautions
(1) Singapore's jewelry processing industry is developed, and its electronics, electrical appliances and commonly used medicinal oils are also famous; Malaysia is famous for its bird's nest, Dongge Ali ginseng, Qianli Zhuifeng oil, cardamom oil and tin printed sand cage shirts. Thailand has ruby, bird's nest, crocodile leather bag, crocodile meat and various local products.
(2) Note that most items cannot be returned after purchase, and don't forget to ask for a complete receipt and invoice when purchasing.
(3) Jewelry purchased should be carried with you and not sent abroad by post. Jewelry and sapphire are classified in Thailand, and you should ask the store for a "Jewelry Quality Guarantee" after purchase.
(4) Thailand can't buy coral products, and its government stipulates that any living or dead coral can't be taken out of the country, and offenders will be fined a huge sum.