If you buy a joint flight ticket, you can go through the formalities of leaving the United States in Chicago. When you arrive in Washington DC, you don't need to take out your luggage, so you can take the United Airlines flight directly to the boarding gate. If you buy a plane ticket separately, the 50-minute transit time is definitely not enough for you. You must take out your luggage before you check in. Maybe the check-in counter is closed at this time. Or you can advance the flight time from Chicago to Washington DC by two hours. I suggest you consult the travel agency that bought the ticket, or consult CO and UA Airlines.
CO and UA have now merged into one company. Your ticket should be a joint ticket, otherwise the travel agency can I can't sell it to you. T guarantee your connecting flight time, but they will be responsible for your flight delay.
2. A trip to Chicago
American holidays are definitely the most expensive time for hotels, such as 65438+end of February-65438+1early October, early July,165438+1end of October and so on. Theoretically, the Chinese New Year in China in February will not affect the hotel price in the United States, but it will definitely affect the round-trip air ticket price between China and the United States. I suggest you look at other websites such as Expedia, Priceline and so on.
The United States has almost all the climate types in the world (the land spans cold zone, warm zone and hot zone, and its birthplace is temperate zone). In the main agricultural areas, serious droughts and floods rarely occur, and the temperature is mild, so enough rainfall can be obtained. When is the right season to travel to America?
The main influence on the climate in the United States is the Arctic airflow, which leads to the meeting of major air masses and severe thunderstorms, especially in spring and summer. Sometimes, these rainstorms may merge with other depressions, continue to flow to the east coast and the Atlantic Ocean, and turn into stronger northeast storms.
The southwestern United States is an arid desert. In the hottest weeks of summer, the temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Most parts of California belong to the Mediterranean climate, which sometimes leads to heavy rain from June 5438+00 to April the following year, while it hardly rains in other months. The northwest region near the Pacific Ocean is rainy all the year round, but the rainfall is the largest in winter and spring.
Most parts of the United States have a continental climate, while the south has a subtropical climate. There is a great temperature difference between the central and northern plains. The average temperature in Chicago is MINUS 3 degrees in January and 24 degrees in July. The average temperature of the Gulf Coast in January is 1 1 Celsius, and in July it is 28 Celsius.
The United States spans from east to west and from north to south, so the climate varies greatly across the country. Also in winter, the temperature in some areas will drop to a few degrees below zero, and some areas can take a sea bath. Summer in America is very hot, so tourists should be prepared. High temperature; But if you travel to the northern United States, you'd better take a thick sweater or a winter jacket. Even in summer, the northern part of the United States is relatively cool, and even a little cool at night. The general rule is that latitude and altitude are the main parameters when considering climate and season: the farther north, the higher latitude, the later summer and the earlier winter.
Spring (about March to May) and autumn (about September to November) are the best seasons. These two seasons are neither too hot nor too cold, and hotel prices have also dropped slightly. Hotel prices are higher in summer, there are more tourists in tourist attractions, and it is colder in winter, but it is the best season for skiing.
April to July is the best time to travel in new york. San Francisco is suitable for tourism all year round, with festivals every month. Due to the influence of ocean currents, the temperature in San Francisco is rarely lower than 5 or higher than 2 1, and the annual average temperature is 13~24.
In Las Vegas, despite the occasional extremely hot weather, spring and summer are still the most pleasant seasons. The temperature in Hawaii doesn't change much throughout the year. The tourist season is from mid-February to Easter and from mid-June to early September. During this period, hotel accommodation was particularly expensive, and all tourist spots were crowded with tourists.
The United States has a vast territory and different climates. April to October is the best time to visit the west, and May to September is the best time.
The following is a good place recommended by Bian Xiao to visit the United States every month.
January: a warm island trip in winter
Escape from the heavy snow and cold wind and come to sunny Florida or Hawaii to start the new year with a pleasant trip around the island. Orlando Disneyland. At this time, the ticket price is the lowest, and there are the least tourists waiting in line.
February: Colorado Ice and Snow Tour
February is the best season for snow. Of course, we must swim in the snow in Colorado. There is the best snow field in the world, and many Hollywood stars will choose to visit it at this time. Dashan snowfield. Breckenridge, the nearest to Denver, is one of the most popular resorts and ski resorts in the state. Vail is an alpine ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, the largest ski resort in the United States and the second largest ski resort in North America.
March: Aurora Tour in Alaska
Legend has it that people who see the northern lights will be very happy! March is the season with the highest frequency of aurora, and the night is long enough and dark enough.
Yes, the temperature is much warmer than that in February, and with the coming of various large-scale activities in Alaska, we are not going now, but when.
April: cherry blossom tour in Washington
When it comes to cherry blossom viewing, the first thing that comes to mind is Japan, but since Japan gave the US emperor 3,000 cherry blossoms, Washington in April has become a good place for cherry blossoms to bloom. "Lost in Spirit" adds a layer of girl powder to the solemn Washington, adding a rare freshness and romance. The cherry blossom forest on Tidal Lake is very beautiful.
May: Go to California Highway 1.
The most classic roadshow 1 will be held in late spring and early summer. At this time, California ended the rainy winter and spring, but the hot summer didn't start with T, and the crowd didn't surge. This is really the best time to enjoy the sea view of the Pacific coast.
June: Chicago Carnival Tour
June is the best season to go to Chicago. There is no cold wind in winter and no heat in midsummer. Most importantly, the activities in Chicago in June are rich and colorful, which is very suitable for friends who like to be lively to start a summer carnival.
July: Huangshi Grand Teton Ecological Tour
In summer, the weather in Huangshi and grand teton national park is warm, and all the scenic spots are open to the public, which is very suitable for families to go camping, climb mountains and receive gifts from nature. Yellowstone National Park is definitely a must-see place for everyone in their life!
August: Yosemite Eco-Tour
August is actually the season of national parks. Besides Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite is also worth visiting. Compared with the magnificence of Yellowstone National Park, the scenery of Yosemite is more beautiful. -It will definitely make you feel different.
September: A Romantic Journey to Seattle
Everyone has experienced the romantic beauty of Seattle in many film and television works, such as Sleepless in Seattle, Grey's Intern and Beijing Meets Seattle. Seattle in early autumn is a bit charming. Climb the space needle. There are not only fresh and delicious food in the park market, but also gum wall with a sudden change in style.
October: maple leaf tour in the eastern United States and Canada
New England in the northeastern United States has the most spectacular autumn scenery. In autumn and October, from south to new york and north to Maine, all the forests are dyed red. Choosing a long weekend, starting from new york or Boston and heading north to go on road trip, Vermont, is not good for this golden autumn.
165438+ October: Shopping trip in Portland. Buy buy buys! Come to Oregon, a tax-free state, on Thanksgiving Day and Color Friday to enjoy the petty bourgeoisie in Portland. Feel the oriental charm of Japanese gardens.
1February: new york New Year's Eve Carnival.
At the end of the year, when welcoming the new year, the Christmas and New Year carnival in the most festive international capital twisted its waist and set out decisively! Visit nearby Philadelphia and Boston to experience the warm atmosphere of the oriental metropolis.
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3. How to get to Chicago
American National Railroad Passenger Company provides passenger train service between new york and Chicago. It takes 19 to 2 1 hour. Tickets range from 100 to $600, depending on the price and whether you want to sit in your seat or your own room with a bed during the trip.
There is a through train every day: lakeshore Limited departs from new york every afternoon and arrives in Chicago the next morning. In the other direction, the train leaves Chicago at night and arrives in new york the next morning.
You can also take CapitolLimited, the daily train between Washington and Chicago. Connecting new york and Washington, you can take the northeast service and run several times a day. If you pass through Washington, you need to leave new york in the morning and arrive in Chicago the next morning.
If you go in the other direction, you'd better change trains in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania provides shuttle service to new york at dusk. You need to leave Chicago at night. Either way, you can shuttle between Pennsylvania Station in new york and Union Station in Chicago, both of which are located in the city center.
4. How to get back to China from Chicago?
Domestic airports that can fly to the United States: Beijing Capital International Airport, Shenyang Taoxian Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. Beijing new york CA98113001430 Beijing Los Angeles CA9832030 1745 Beijing San Francisco CA985 1600 1240 Beijing San Francisco UA8881240.
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Donations continue to flow in to help victims in Myanmar and China. Tzu Chi volunteers in the United States raise money in Northern California, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. Charity activities for victims in Sichuan and Myanmar continue. Tzu Chi volunteers have activities in Northern California, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas.
5. California to Chicago
Entry into Chicago is very strict, especially for China people. Even China citizens with American citizenship may be asked to open the box.
0 10- 10, there are two direct flights from Beijing to new york every day: China International Airlines, which takes off at 13:00 Beijing time and arrives at 14:30 US time. The model is Boeing 747-400 (the largest passenger plane at present) Continental Airlines, which takes off at 15:40 Beijing time and arrives at 17:30 US time. The model is Boeing 777.
There are daily flights from Shanghai to new york. United Airlines took off at Beijing time 18:00, arrived at 23:40 US time, and stopped in Chicago for 2 hours and 7 minutes. Note: China International Airlines flies to JFK Airport, New York, USA; Continental Airlines flies to Newark Airport; United Airlines flies to la guardia airport, USA.
6. Returning from Chicago, USA
One of the precautions for traveling in the United States: preparation 1. Most American hotels do not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, slippers and other related toiletries. Please get ready. Please bring appropriate clothes, especially comfortable, light and casual clothes. Please take a coat in summer in case it gets cold at night. Winter in the eastern United States is very cold. Please keep warm. In addition, because the sunshine in the United States is very strong, you can prepare umbrellas, sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion, and pay attention to sun protection. As the US Customs has strict restrictions and regulations on the import of agricultural products, please pay attention when preparing food. Do not bring fresh or preserved animal and plant products such as meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits into the country. If you bring any food, no matter what kind, you must declare it at the customs. If you bring any food, it is recommended to tell the tour leader before entering the customs for reference. 4. If you have travel emergency medicine, please try to bring the packaged medicine, preferably with English name, and store it in a unified way. It is suggested that you inform the tour leader before entering the customs for your reference. American Travel Notes 2: Entry and Exit 1. Entry notice: According to the immigration law of the United States, all people entering the United States from land ports, airport ports or seaports are subject to inspection. 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 the immigrant and his address in the United States. There are four main inspection items at American ports of entry: 1. Public health; 2. Immigration status; 3. Customs inspection; 4. Agricultural inspection. These four inspections can be conducted by one official or several officials. On the way to the United States, flight attendants will distribute the I-94 form to passengers for them to fill out. Passengers fill in their basic personal information and address in the United States on this form. At the port of entry, the immigration officer will check the documents and valid visas held by immigrants and the reasons for going to the United States, and decide whether to allow the inspected to enter the country and how long they can stay in the United States. If you are allowed to enter the country, immigration officials will stamp the I-94 form of the entrant, and indicate the date of entry, visa status and length of stay in the United States. It should be noted that holding a valid American visa does not guarantee entry, and immigration officials at American ports finally decide whether to allow you to enter the country. Form I-94 is the proof of legal entry into the United States, which has been reviewed and approved by the port immigration officer. Take good care of it. If it is lost or damaged, it should be reported to the nearby immigrants in time and reissued. Form I-94 should be returned to the port immigration officer when leaving the United States. Passports must be valid for more than six months beyond the scheduled stay in the United States. 2. Safety regulations In order to improve the safety of passengers, the United States has restrictions on carrying liquids, sprays and hairspray on inbound and outbound flights. These regulations are necessary to protect you from the threat of liquid explosion. The liquid, spray or hair spray container in hand luggage must be equal to or less than 100 ml. All containers must be sealed in a transparent plastic bag with a capacity of one liter, and each person is limited to one plastic bag. Passengers are allowed to use automatic sealed bags with a capacity of 1 liter or less. Prescription drugs can still go through security. Passengers can bring baby products and prescription drugs on the plane, but you may need to show proof of demand. When you arrive at the security checkpoint, you must hand over any liquids, sprays and hairspray you still carry with you, including duty-free goods. The new regulations will also increase random body searches during security checks. Please prepare plastic bags before check-in so as to have time to put the oversized containers into the check-in luggage. 3. Before check-in, arrange the liquid, spray and hair gel to take to the plane according to the steps. If possible, please make preparations before going to the airport. Liquid, spray and hair spray packed in hand luggage must be packed in containers with a capacity equal to or less than 100ml (weight about 100g). Containers exceeding 100 ml should be packed in checked bags or not taken away. Half-full containers with capacity exceeding 100ml cannot be carried. Please keep the container at hand.
If the seal is not good, you must take out some things, and each person is only allowed to carry one plastic bag. Please put the plastic bag where it is easy to get in your hand luggage. Plastic bags should be handed over to security personnel for inspection. At the security checkpoint, you have to show the plastic bag to the security personnel alone. Security personnel may ask for proof that you need to take medicine aboard, such as comparing the name on the prescription with your boarding pass. Please take off your coat. You may be searched. These regulations also apply to passengers transiting through American international airports. Many airports can buy duty-free goods, drinks and other items as long as they enter the safe area through security check. These items can be taken on the plane. Note 3: Hotel accommodation 1. Hotel check-in time is usually 14:00 pm, and check-out time is before noon 12:00. There is an extra charge for overtime. 2. Hotels generally do not provide personal items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, slippers and shaver. Please carry the above items by yourself. If you really forget, you can check with the hotel front desk. Some hotel front desks can be provided for a fee. The tap water in the hotel can be drunk directly, but the hot water in the tap can't be drunk directly. The hotel offers free and pay TV. Some hotels also offer the service of connecting TV to the Internet. Please consult the expense statement before watching CCTV or using TV Internet, and then make a decision. There is a charge for making an outside call in a hotel room, which is more expensive. It is recommended to buy calling cards locally. 6. The voltage in the United States is 1 10V60Hz AC, and the three-eye socket is different from that in China, so it needs to be replaced. Please get ready before you go out. 7. Please pay attention to protect the hotel's equipment and facilities. It is very expensive for hotels to compensate for the damage of equipment and facilities. 9. Smoking is not allowed in most hotel rooms, and some hotels have completely banned smoking. Please ask for a smoking room before checking in or ask where you can smoke. All losses caused by smoking in non-smoking rooms will be borne by smokers. 10. The star standard of local hotels is higher than that of domestic hotels. 1 1. Pay attention to your personal finances. You can make full use of the safe in your room. When you leave the room, don't put your personal money under the pillow or in the pillow, except for the daily tip to the room cleaner. The cleaning union thought you paid the tip and took it away. Note 4: Time difference is 1. If it is noon in new york 12, it is morning in Chicago 1 1, morning in Denver 10, 9 am in Los Angeles, 8 am in Alaska and 7 am in Hawaii. Daylight saving time is practiced in most parts of the United States. The current implementation method is to advance the time by one hour 1 1 between the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in June. Note: Arizona and Hawaii chose not to implement this system. 3. Eastern time is later than Beijing time 13 hours, and later than daylight saving time 12 hours. Pacific Time is 16 hours later than Beijing Time and 15 hours later than Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii is behind Beijing time 18 hours. The United States is divided into six time zones, each adjacent time zone is separated by one hour. There are four in America, from east to west: 1. Major cities in the Eastern Time Zone: new york, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami. 2. Major cities in Central Time Zone: Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Dallas. 3. Major cities: Denver, Salt Lake City and Phoenix. Major cities in the Pacific time zone: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle and San Diego. Besides, two states outside the United States have their own time. Note 5: Credit card and exchange rate. At present, China UnionPay cards can be used in many cities in the United States. Open cities are: new york, Los Angeles, Hawaii, San Francisco and San Francisco. The monetary unit in the United States is the dollar. There are seven denominations of paper money: 100 yuan, 50 yuan, 20 yuan, 10 yuan, 5 yuan, 2 yuan and 1 yuan, and four denominations of coins: 25 cents, 10, 5 cents and 1 minute. There is a foreign exchange service counter at the international airport. Foreign currency or American traveler's checks can also be exchanged in many banks and hotels.
The exchange rate changes frequently, and the average monthly exchange rate in the past three months has changed above 10%. Please pay attention to the latest exchange rate tips at any time: before leaving the country, you can bring your ID card and a copy to the nearest bank that can handle foreign exchange business to handle related exchange matters. Every China resident can exchange the equivalent of US$ 50,000 or equivalent foreign currency every year. Please refer to the bank staff information or bank inquiry for specific exchange information and business outlets. Debit cards are used for consumption and withdrawal, and the exchange rate is that US dollars are converted into RMB on the day of domestic bank selling price transaction, and directly converted into RMB to be 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 need to pay any handling fee for using debit cards. Only need to input the password when spending, which is more convenient and conforms to the habit of China citizens to use the card. According to the regulations, each debit card can withdraw the equivalent of RMB 5,000 per day. During your stay in the United States, if you expect more demand for cash withdrawal in one day, you can bring more UnionPay debit cards. What needs special reminder is that if the trip is only short-term, it is recommended to buy a round-trip air ticket when purchasing an air ticket. You can go to rainblow official website to buy some special discount tickets. Note 6: Telephone Communication Chicago Millennium Park can use tri-band mobile phones in the United States (tri-band means 900M, 1800M, 1900M GSM). If your mobile phone system meets the requirements, you can make international roaming calls yourself. Most domestic public telephones in the United States are payphones. There are two ways to make public calls: coin-operated and calling cards. In the United States, make an international call back to China with a local phone. The dialing method is: international direct dial telephone (0 1 1)+ country code (86)+ area code (2 1)+ telephone number (12345678). If your mobile phone has applied for international roaming, call back to China by the above method. To make a long distance call in the United States, first dial 1+ area code (2 12)+ phone number. To make a local call, just dial the local number. If you don't have an international roaming phone, I suggest you buy a local calling card. In most parts of the United States, the directory assistance service number is 4 1 1 emergency telephone number: the national emergency telephone number in the United States is 9 1 1 international access number 01/American long-distance area code. No.7: Safety: Many cities in the United States have high crime rates, but criminal acts are mainly concentrated in specific blocks of the city. Because many domestic tourists have cash on them, they are highly concerned by pickpockets, and property is often stolen. Generally speaking, the western part of the United States is safer than the eastern part, the periphery of the city is safer than the interior of the city, and it is safer during the day than at night. It must be noted that: 1. Not when traveling in America. I don't have much cash with me. You should use a credit card, check or cheque card or traveler's card. Check as much as possible; 2. Take good care of your belongings and be sure to check whether there are any left-over items or money when you leave the hotel; Don't talk to strangers when members go out. It is best not to act alone, especially at night. Don't resist when you are robbed. Guns are rampant in the United States, and gangsters often carry guns. Deal with it calmly. In case of robbery and heavy losses, you should call 9 1 1 or call the police nearby. Don't leave the team easily If a person runs around the streets of America, it is easy to have some unexpected problems. So, remember, follow the group. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the fact that when choosing a tour group, we must choose a large-scale international travel agency with formal qualifications and offices at home and abroad. For example, rainblow International Travel Service should check some documents, qualifications, service, reputation and the establishment time of the travel agency before choosing. American tipping: America-Washington-Capitol in the United States, almost all personal services require customers to tip. If you don't tip, 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 next time. When dining in a restaurant, you usually need 15% of the meal fee as a tip for the waiter (unless it is a fast food, buffet or me).
Every glass of wine ordered in a bar costs the bartender 1 USD. Taxi drivers generally have to pay an extra tip of 15%. For tour bus drivers and tour guides, each passenger has to pay $5 to $65,438+$00 per day. Hotel room cleaners usually need a tip of $2 to $3 per bed every day. You have to tip 1 USD for every piece of luggage the waiter takes. If the hotel doorman calls a taxi for you, you need to tip him 1 USD. If the taxi stops at the door, you don't need to tip. 20% of the cost of the spa should be tipped by the massage therapist of the spa. If you win money in the casino, you usually have to give the dealer 10% profit (but usually it doesn't need to exceed $25). Notes on American Tourism 9: Custom Taboos The United States is an immigrant country, and respects all kinds of customs and habits of all ethnic groups, with no special taboos. Because every state in the United States has its own laws, and there are certain differences. Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to the differences of traffic laws in different places. American police patrol everywhere by car when they are on duty, so please obey the traffic rules even in places with few people and cars. Pedestrians who jaywalk may be fined by the police 100 USD. Since American police are armed, if you need to communicate with the police, please try to follow the instructions in front of them. Don't make any sudden movements, especially don't suddenly reach into the inner pocket of your coat to get something, so as not to cause their misunderstanding. If you hear freeze or stop asking you to stop immediately, please do so. If you have communication difficulties, you can tell the police that I don't want to speak English. They will try to solve this problem. It should also be noted that smoking is not allowed in government buildings, most vehicles, public places and most indoor places. Many non-smoking hotels are equipped with testing equipment. If you accidentally hit someone, say sorry; Please make way for others and say sorry; Don't smoke in public places. Before smoking in other places, ask people around you. May I smoke? Follow the custom that western women give priority to women to go first; Say hello, first of all, when greeting others. Ten points for attention in American tourism: shopping and tax refund are different in major cities, metropolitan areas and urban areas in the United States. Shopping has its own characteristics. Under normal circumstances, shops and commercial organizations are open as usual at noon. Metropolitan areas are usually located in the city center, where office buildings, government agencies and large commercial organizations are concentrated. It is very busy during the day, but at night, these areas are crowded and unsafe. Business organizations usually work from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday. Shops in the city center usually close from 5 pm to 6 pm. Suburbs are residential areas where most Americans live. Most people do their daily shopping in shopping centers in the suburbs. Generally, there is at least one supermarket and one drugstore in this place, which mainly sells all kinds of food. Plus various other shops and business services. Ordinary shops are usually open at 9: 00 am or 10 from Monday to Saturday and stay open until 9: 00 or 9: 30 pm. Supermarkets are usually open on Sundays, and even some supermarkets are open 24 hours a day. Another kind of shopping spot is the shopping center. It usually includes one or two large department stores, as well as many brand stores, dealing in clothing, accessories, entertainment, catering and so on. These stores usually open in the morning 10, and the business hours are 5 pm or 9 pm, depending on the city. Credit cards are widely used in America. Banks, credit card companies, gasoline companies and department stores, and even some listed companies and automobile manufacturers issue credit cards for people to shop. The United States does not accept federal consumption tax, so there is no national tax rebate system. States and cities will levy state and local taxes, with tax rates ranging from 0% to 9%. The more prosperous the city, the higher the tax rate. For example, the tax rates in new york, Los Angeles and San Francisco are around 8.5-9%. Conversely, if you shop in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon, there is no state consumption tax. The price of goods marked in the United States is tax-free. You can ask the salesperson about the after-tax price.
There are DFS duty-free shops in international airports, where you can finally buy things before boarding international flights: the main products are cosmetics, cigarettes, alcohol, chocolate and so on. Please note that in the United States, you must be at least 2 1 year old to buy or drink any kind of alcoholic beverages.