South Africa Travel Guide
A climate of South Africa in the southern hemisphere , seasons, and the Chinese opposite : winter in six , July, summer in December , in January betwe
A climate of South Africa in the southern hemisphere , seasons, and the Chinese opposite : winter in six , July, summer in December , in January between . In general , South Africa, year-round sunshine , is a very suitable for tourism all year round country . Air travel in the car and the good
1 ,Climate
South Africa is located in the Southern Hemisphere , seasons, and in China the opposite: the six winter , July, midsummer in December , January room . In general, year-round sunny South Africa is a very suitable for tourism year round country . Air travel in the car and the Cape of Good Hope and so large as the wind , so it is recommended that you go to South Africa in the summer , but also appropriate with a few thin coats .
List of major cities in South Africa average temperature ( in Celsius terms, only for your reference ) :
|
City / month
|
Johannesburg
|
Pretoria
|
Cape Town
|
|
1Month
|
26
|
29
|
26
|
|
2Month
|
25
|
28
|
27
|
|
3Month
|
24
|
27
|
26
|
|
4Month
|
22
|
25
|
23
|
|
5Month
|
19
|
22
|
20
|
|
6Month
|
16
|
20
|
18
|
|
7Month
|
16
|
19
|
17
|
|
8Month
|
19
|
23
|
18
|
|
9Month
|
22
|
26
|
19
|
|
10Month
|
25
|
28
|
21
|
|
11Month
|
25
|
28
|
24
|
|
12Month
|
26
|
29
|
25
|
Second , the time
South Africa Standard Time GMT faster than 2 hours , 6 hours later than the Chinese . If China is at 12:00 noon , South Africa was 6:00 .
Third , language
South Africa has 11 official languages : South Africa , English, Ndebele , Northern Sotho , South Soto words , the Swazi language, Cong added language, Tswana , Venda , Hausa and Zulu Language . Most South Africans can talk with you in English .
The customs regulations
Please do not for the stranger at the airport luggage through customs , so as to avoid unnecessary trouble .
Fifth, monetary
RMB is not common in South Africa , so please bring U.S. dollars , credit cards, travelers checks and other fees for players , at the Johannesburg airport, South African rand to U.S. dollars exchange (international symbol is ZAR). Recover and retain the receipt , can be completed in tourism , it will be used up in the South African rand exchange for U.S. dollars .
6 , tip
South Africa tipping tradition. Where appropriate, tipping is polite , but also the respect of the service work .
According to local customs , tourism in South Africa during the period , you should pay the tour guides , drivers tip corresponding to thank them for their service . Tips received by the leader of unification , by local tour guides .
Porters : the airport and hotel luggage handling, meet the 5 rand each .
Hotel room service : every morning, put on the table 1-2 rand change , room service students will be very happy .
Public toilets : If you wash the stage stood a box , the box has several coins , leaving 50 minutes or 1 rand on it.
Restaurant waiter : the price of vegetables has been inclusive of service charge , do not have to pay an additional tip the waiter . But to give change left he was always pleasant .
7 , Transportation
South Africa vehicle traffic is traveling through the left side , and to avoid overtaking a vehicle from the right .
VIII Shopping
South Africa, known as "shopping paradise" , with inexpensive jewelry , leather goods , antiques, fashionable clothing , and indigenous jewelry , local products and so on . There are all kinds of Indian goods, silk and oriental jewelry , all-inclusive , numerous lists . Particularly South Africa, diamonds, perfect quality, of course you can buy in regular Zuandan Dian get the maximum guarantee . South Africa produced another high quality red and white , spread throughout Europe , France and Germany ; abalone is also well known .
9 , the tax rebate
Shopping in South Africa to pay 14% of the consumption tax. Foreigners in South Africa the total amount of consumption of more than 250 rand on the consumption tax can be refunded at the customs . In the tax refund counters and customs fees must be paid , net of fees and returns the amount of about 10-12 % of total price .
10 , personal safety
For travelers, South Africa and other destinations , like security , safety issues and did not think of that terrible. South Africa has enough to it to boast splendid culture , rich in biological communities , a variety of historical sites and many other attractions of the land is fascinated . Tourists who have a general awareness of security (for example, the night is not recommended single one or a few people go hand in hand out ; good care to carry camera equipment and jewelry; not arbitrarily revealed Choi ) , you can enjoy in South Africa to visit the play , all Is absolutely safe. Major cities in South Africa with crime prevention management , basic safety manual like travel brochures can also get hotel and travel information desk .
11 , communication
South Africa has a GSM mobile phone system , so guests can use their mobile phones in South Africa . But also in major airports and service providers can also lease office mobile phones. South Africa has a lot of public phones , coin and card type . You can in South Africa airports, shops and post offices face value 10,20,50,200 rand to buy phone cards .
12 , clothing
When preparing to pack up , should be mainly light utility to make the journey more comfortable and suitable , but in South Africa 's special occasions , such as nightclubs or casinos should be more clean clothes , not wearing shorts and slippers . Cape Town is located in the southernmost tip of South Africa , Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean , more winter rainfall and strong winds , must be prepared to coat or cold clothing , rain gear , etc. , to prepare for use from time to time .
13 , power supply
South Africa provides 220/230 volts , 50 Hz AC . Many plugs are unique plug -style round three , some two- plug electrical appliances are small . Conversion plug in airport shops, supermarkets, and some small shops in the street to buy the hotel 's front desk will have a small number of special plugs for guests renting , it is suggested that customers be ready before leaving conversion plug .
14 , travel goods
As South Africa's magnificent scenery , numerous tourist attractions , it is proposed to prepare some more film , batteries or digital camera memory card, the local prices are too expensive in South Africa , please make full preparations before departure .
15 , travel taboo
1 , hello Jiyong left hand . African popular way to say hello - raised his right hand , palm toward each other , the purpose is that " did not hold my hand and a stone " , which is a symbol of friendship .
2, negro and black is the ban period . Africans on the negro, black two words not only of resistance , but does not recognize its meaning . Emphasized a different color , is the biggest taboo in Africa .
3, african 's called a specific object . Known as the african African blacks may have committed a serious mistake. In Africa, so-called african not refer to all Africans , but to a specific group of people , that is : Dutch -born whites of South Africa . Therefore, those of African natives encountered other people call them african, said the blatantly offensive .
4 , Mo film behind the lens . All countries are downright dirty , poor cluster areas. People in developing countries , a strong self-esteem , which is sure to recognize as a fact of tourists . Wanted to see behind the scenes of a photo-taking , no different from others in looking for the Cha Er , so inconsiderate acts , or do not do better.
5, hard handshake is goodwill. In Africa, the handshake grip too , if weakly , to be called " ill manners ", courteously but without sincerity , without any sincerity . They believe that the degree of force with each other is directly proportional to the degree of good will , succeed best grip felt numb called pain .
6, taboo casual photography . In some African tribes who believe that camera at something , something " essential qi " give absorption depleted . Enemies , housing, livestock will be allowed to shoot . Tourists who wish to take in the kind of place , the best 'll make a call to the other party to avoid being " stone's throw or suffer meal beat . "
South Africa Standard Time GMT faster than 2 hours , 6 hours later than the Chinese . If China is at 12:00 noon , South Africa was 6:00 .
Third , language
South Africa has 11 official languages : South Africa , English, Ndebele , Northern Sotho , South Soto words , the Swazi language, Cong added language, Tswana , Venda , Hausa and Zulu Language . Most South Africans can talk with you in English .
The customs regulations
Please do not for the stranger at the airport luggage through customs , so as to avoid unnecessary trouble .
Fifth, monetary
RMB is not common in South Africa , so please bring U.S. dollars , credit cards, travelers checks and other fees for players , at the Johannesburg airport, South African rand to U.S. dollars exchange (international symbol is ZAR). Recover and retain the receipt , can be completed in tourism , it will be used up in the South African rand exchange for U.S. dollars .
6 , tip
South Africa tipping tradition. Where appropriate, tipping is polite , but also the respect of the service work .
According to local customs , tourism in South Africa during the period , you should pay the tour guides , drivers tip corresponding to thank them for their service . Tips received by the leader of unification , by local tour guides .
Porters : the airport and hotel luggage handling, meet the 5 rand each .
Hotel room service : every morning, put on the table 1-2 rand change , room service students will be very happy .
Public toilets : If you wash the stage stood a box , the box has several coins , leaving 50 minutes or 1 rand on it.
Restaurant waiter : the price of vegetables has been inclusive of service charge , do not have to pay an additional tip the waiter . But to give change left he was always pleasant .
7 , Transportation
South Africa vehicle traffic is traveling through the left side , and to avoid overtaking a vehicle from the right .
VIII Shopping
South Africa, known as "shopping paradise" , with inexpensive jewelry , leather goods , antiques, fashionable clothing , and indigenous jewelry , local products and so on . There are all kinds of Indian goods, silk and oriental jewelry , all-inclusive , numerous lists . Particularly South Africa, diamonds, perfect quality, of course you can buy in regular Zuandan Dian get the maximum guarantee . South Africa produced another high quality red and white , spread throughout Europe , France and Germany ; abalone is also well known .
9 , the tax rebate
Shopping in South Africa to pay 14% of the consumption tax. Foreigners in South Africa the total amount of consumption of more than 250 rand on the consumption tax can be refunded at the customs . In the tax refund counters and customs fees must be paid , net of fees and returns the amount of about 10-12 % of total price .
10 , personal safety
For travelers, South Africa and other destinations , like security , safety issues and did not think of that terrible. South Africa has enough to it to boast splendid culture , rich in biological communities , a variety of historical sites and many other attractions of the land is fascinated . Tourists who have a general awareness of security (for example, the night is not recommended single one or a few people go hand in hand out ; good care to carry camera equipment and jewelry; not arbitrarily revealed Choi ) , you can enjoy in South Africa to visit the play , all Is absolutely safe. Major cities in South Africa with crime prevention management , basic safety manual like travel brochures can also get hotel and travel information desk .
11 , communication
South Africa has a GSM mobile phone system , so guests can use their mobile phones in South Africa . But also in major airports and service providers can also lease office mobile phones. South Africa has a lot of public phones , coin and card type . You can in South Africa airports, shops and post offices face value 10,20,50,200 rand to buy phone cards .
12 , clothing
When preparing to pack up , should be mainly light utility to make the journey more comfortable and suitable , but in South Africa 's special occasions , such as nightclubs or casinos should be more clean clothes , not wearing shorts and slippers . Cape Town is located in the southernmost tip of South Africa , Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean , more winter rainfall and strong winds , must be prepared to coat or cold clothing , rain gear , etc. , to prepare for use from time to time .
13 , power supply
South Africa provides 220/230 volts , 50 Hz AC . Many plugs are unique plug -style round three , some two- plug electrical appliances are small . Conversion plug in airport shops, supermarkets, and some small shops in the street to buy the hotel 's front desk will have a small number of special plugs for guests renting , it is suggested that customers be ready before leaving conversion plug .
14 , travel goods
As South Africa's magnificent scenery , numerous tourist attractions , it is proposed to prepare some more film , batteries or digital camera memory card, the local prices are too expensive in South Africa , please make full preparations before departure .
15 , travel taboo
1 , hello Jiyong left hand . African popular way to say hello - raised his right hand , palm toward each other , the purpose is that " did not hold my hand and a stone " , which is a symbol of friendship .
2, negro and black is the ban period . Africans on the negro, black two words not only of resistance , but does not recognize its meaning . Emphasized a different color , is the biggest taboo in Africa .
3, african 's called a specific object . Known as the african African blacks may have committed a serious mistake. In Africa, so-called african not refer to all Africans , but to a specific group of people , that is : Dutch -born whites of South Africa . Therefore, those of African natives encountered other people call them african, said the blatantly offensive .
4 , Mo film behind the lens . All countries are downright dirty , poor cluster areas. People in developing countries , a strong self-esteem , which is sure to recognize as a fact of tourists . Wanted to see behind the scenes of a photo-taking , no different from others in looking for the Cha Er , so inconsiderate acts , or do not do better.
5, hard handshake is goodwill. In Africa, the handshake grip too , if weakly , to be called " ill manners ", courteously but without sincerity , without any sincerity . They believe that the degree of force with each other is directly proportional to the degree of good will , succeed best grip felt numb called pain .
6, taboo casual photography . In some African tribes who believe that camera at something , something " essential qi " give absorption depleted . Enemies , housing, livestock will be allowed to shoot . Tourists who wish to take in the kind of place , the best 'll make a call to the other party to avoid being " stone's throw or suffer meal beat . "
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