What you can and can't do in Singapore: 1. Always use your family name instead of your first name when you get along with others. This is an unwritten rule in Singapore. It is illegal to smoke in public transportation, elevators, theaters, cinemas, government offices, air-conditioned restaurants and shopping centers. First offenders may be fined up to S $1,111. Although smoking is not allowed in places with air conditioners, smoking is allowed in air-conditioned bars, dance halls, karaoke places and night places. 3. It is polite to ask and get permission before taking pictures for others or in mosques and monasteries. Take off your shoes before entering a Singaporean house or mosque. Don't eat with your left hand or hand anything to Muslims, and never shake hands with Muslims. 4. Business cards should be exchanged before the meeting, and remember to pass or receive business cards with both hands. When you receive a business card, you should browse it politely and hold it in your hand during the conversation. After more than 21 years of public education and strict measures against littering, Singapore is clean and full of green today. The law stipulates a fine of S $1,111 for first-time offenders who litter in any form, and S $2,111 for those who have a criminal record, and clean up a public yard in public as a warning. It is forbidden to import, sell or own any chewing gum in Singapore from the prohibition of littering, because chewing gum is really difficult to clean. 6. Spitting in Singapore is also completely forbidden, so be careful when you want to clean your throat next time. 7. Whoever fails to flush the toilet after using it will be fined S $75 yuan, but the chance of being found is very small. But if you urinate in the elevator, you may be locked in until the police arrive! As many toilets do not supply toilet paper, it is necessary to carry some with you. Most banks in the banking industry will open from 11 am to 3 pm from Monday to Friday, and work from 11 am to 4: 31 pm on Saturday. Singapore dollar (S$) is used as the currency. Please go to the place marked with the official exchange mark to exchange the currency, about 1.51 yuan S $ =1 yuan dollars. The face value of coins is divided into 1, 5, 11, 21, 51 and 111. The face value of paper money is divided into 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 11 yuan, 21 yuan, 51 yuan, 111 yuan, 511 yuan, 1111 yuan and 11111 yuan. Brunei money is very common and freely convertible in Singapore. Office hours of the bank: Monday to Friday from 11: 11 to 15: 11, Saturday from 11: 11 to 16: 31 and Sunday from 9: 31 to 15: 11. Customs duty-free items: individuals can buy food items not exceeding S $51. Visitors over the age of 18 from non-Malaysian countries can bring in 1 liters of duty-free alcoholic beverages, 1 liters of beer, 211 cigarettes or 5 cigars or 251 grams of tobacco products. Duty-free items: individuals can buy food items not exceeding S $51. Visitors over the age of 18 from non-Malaysian countries can bring in 1 liters of duty-free alcoholic beverages, 1 liters of beer, 211 cigarettes or 5 cigars or 251 grams of tobacco products. Visitor ID Card This card allows visitors to enjoy price reduction and preferential measures in Singapore, which means that they can get more benefits with the same money. This card can be used in restaurants, restaurants, other entertainment places or hot spring areas. Visitor ID card is the official travel certificate provided by Singapore Tourism Board to every tourist. Thanks to the recognition of Ez-Link Travel Department, this card can be used in public transport facilities in Singapore, such as mass rapid transit light rail transport and bus. Eating food in Singapore reflects the multi-ethnic nature of its society. Cuisine from all over Europe and Asia can be found on the menu in the hotel. But the famous snack street may be the best place to taste all kinds of Singapore cuisine. You can try all Indian, Malaysian and China cuisines in one night. The diversity of food centers has made Singapore the "first city of Asian cuisine" in many people's minds. There is very strict food supervision in Singapore, so it is safe to eat in any restaurant or stall. Smoking is completely prohibited in all air-conditioned restaurants. Please pay attention to your food, not cleanliness and safety, but Singapore food often tastes very spicy. If you don't like spicy food, you must explain it when ordering, otherwise you will be severely spicy. Drinking water The tap water in Singapore is clean and safe to drink, and it does not need to be boiled in advance. Entry formalities (such as visa) 1. There is basically no need to apply for a visa when staying in Singapore for 1.4 days. Visitors can apply for a visa on arrival at Singapore airport. But if you want to stay longer, you have to go to the immigration office after you arrive. 2. Tourists should bring their air tickets for arrival and return and the amount of money needed in Singapore. Citizens of the following countries need entry visas: China, Russia, India, Cambodia, Laos, Viet Nam, Afghanistan, Algeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Jordan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen. Citizens of the following countries and regions do not need visas: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Britain and the United States. Citizens from other countries can enter Singapore visa-free and stay for 14 to 91 days. As the terms may change, you should consult the nearby Singapore Embassy or Tourism Bureau before going to Singapore. 4. ASEAN visa-free: citizens from ASEAN countries can stay in Malaysia and Thailand visa-free for 14 days as long as they hold valid passports. You don't need a visa if you stay in the Philippines for less than 21 days. Indonesia has implemented preferential visa-free stay in February for tourists who hold return air tickets and enter and leave through designated channels. The voltage in Singapore is 221-241 volts. Most hotels can provide customers with transformers to change the voltage to 111-121 volts. Measures in an emergency Police: Singapore police are very happy to help. If necessary, please dial 999 fire alarm and ambulance: please dial 995 medical facilities. Singapore's medical facilities are at the leading level in the world, and many doctors and dentists have returned to China after studying abroad. Medicines can be bought in many places, such as supermarkets, shops and shopping areas and hotels. Registered pharmacists work from 9 am to 6 pm, and some shops are open until 11 pm. Most hotels have doctors on duty 24 hours a day. Contact the front desk or room service if necessary. Facilities for the Disabled 1. Many places in Singapore have built ramps and doors for wheelchairs for the sake of the disabled. You can rent a wheelchair by calling the following telephone number: 65+5431118. 2. For any disabled person, it is not difficult to go to Sentosa Island, because the Singapore government has taken corresponding convenient measures and called the following number: 65+2791721. Staff will ensure that disabled people can arrive and enter smoothly. Visitors who are inconvenient to walk can choose to take the ferry because they can arrive safely and enjoy the scenery of Sentosa along the way. If you need help, you can ask the attendant to accompany you. It may be difficult to walk in a wheelchair on the platform after arriving in Sentosa Island, because there are grids on the platform floor. Visitors who are inconvenient to walk can choose minibuses. There are many steps on the cable car tower and the entrance road to Sentosa. You can contact the staff of the cable car tower and ask for help. It is comfortable and relaxing to take the train on the monorail, but it is not easy for a wheelchair to climb the steps of the train. There will be lifting platforms at the main station and the port to solve this problem, but there are no such facilities in other areas, so you should contact the local staff. 4. People in wheelchairs should not choose minibuses, because they have to go through steps when getting on the bus. For the same reason, the beach train is not suitable. Another way to look around Sentosa is to walk or shake a wheelchair, but it may be boring, so it is very beneficial to study the route before arriving. There are smooth roads on the coast for walking or wheelchair driving. However, the roads along the coastline can only reach some scenic spots, and it takes longer. Posts and Telecommunications Many hotels have the service of sending letters and parcels on behalf of customers at the front desk. Changi Airport Post Office works from 8 am to 8 pm every day from Monday to Saturday. Basic post and telecommunications services can be obtained at any time in other post offices. Long-distance international calls can be made at the post office headquarters and Comcentre post office. There are many post offices in the city that can use long-distance telephone cards and credit cards to make international long-distance calls. The face value of calling cards is: 2 yuan, 5 yuan, RMB 11, 21 yuan and 51 yuan, which are sold in Singapore Telecom Service, Post Office and convenience stores. Generally, there is a 21% tax on making international long-distance calls in hotels. International call code: Malaysia is 116; Other countries are 114. Country code: 65; City code: No need. Quarantine (pet) There is no rabies epidemic in Singapore, so if you come from Australia, your pet may be quarantined for up to a month. So for the sake of you and your pet ... leave it at home. Recreation Some popular items are: archery, canoeing, cycling, golf, diving, squash, swimming, tennis, paddling and windsurfing. Religion The main religions include Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Taoism. Visitors are welcome to all religious sites, but they must dress neatly and take correct manners when attending the ceremony. Don't wear shoes in temples and mosques. Shopping Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm is a good time to shop. Shop opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 11: 11 am to 21: 11 pm, closed on Sundays. Some shops, such as China Shopping Mall and other special services for tourists, are open seven days a week and close at 9 pm. The following are famous shopping places: Arabian Street, Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Changi Airport, Chinatown/Tanjong Pagar, Holland Village, Little India, Pier Square, Coleman Road, Gaojie, Beiqiao Road, Orchard Road and Shanton Avenue. Suburban shopping centers: Hongmaoqiao, Buluo, Changi Village, Clementi, Geylang, East Coast of Jiadong, Toa Payoh, Yishun, Tampines and Bishan. As Singapore is a duty-free port, the prices of many electronic products, cameras, watches, clocks and jewelry are very reasonable. Some vendors sell interesting stickers of the Singapore Lion Fish logo. The price of big shopping malls is fixed, and general shopping malls can bargain. Don't forget to ask for an invoice when shopping in a small shopping mall. If you find any quality problems, you can return them with the ticket. The shops with the red Merlion logo on the window are recommended by the Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Consumers Association, so you can shop with confidence, but the price in Singapore is more expensive. Time Singapore's standard time is 8 hours different from GMT, 13 hours different from the eastern standard and 16 hours different from the Atlantic standard. There is no time difference between Singapore and Beijing. Tips Singaporeans seldom tip. Tipping is forbidden at the airport, and it is also discouraged in restaurants and restaurants, because most restaurants and restaurants have already charged a service fee of 11%. Taxi drivers don't often take tips. In some occasions of Singapore Hotel, such as carrying luggage and cleaning rooms, 1~2 yuan tip should be paid. Wearing Singapore is a tropical maritime climate, with hot and humid climate all year round, small temperature difference between day and night, and more rain from October to February. Singapore's climate is tropical, so you should choose light summer clothes (preferably made of natural materials, light and cool clothes and rain gear) when you take part in outdoor activities such as sightseeing. Most restaurants and night places do not restrict guests' clothing, and they can enter and leave most places wearing T-shirts, jeans, trousers, ladies' tops or group clothes. Although formal evening dress is required in some places, suits and evening dresses are always popular in fashionable night places in Singapore. It is best to determine whether you need to dress up before attending any activities.