It's almost the end of the year. Do you want to go abroad to reward yourself for working hard for a year? I strongly encourage Amway to travel abroad in Malaysia, but before preparing to travel abroad, let's learn about the things we need to pay attention to when traveling in Malaysia.

Malaysia consists of Malaya in the south of Malay Peninsula and Sarawak and Sabah in the north of kalimantan island. It is sunny and has a pleasant climate, with many high-quality beaches, strange islands, primitive tropical jungles, precious animals and plants, various caves, ancient folk customs, long-standing historical and cultural relics and modern cities.

The national flower of Malaysia is hibiscus, and there are many kinds of orchids. Besides artificial cultivation, wild orchids growing in deep forests and valleys and on the plateau are more precious. In the virgin forest, there are endangered exotic animals and rare birds, such as flying lemurs, giant apes with long limbs and brown hair, white rhinoceros and orangutans, etc., and there are also many wild animals such as birds, snakes, crocodiles and insects. For example, there are more than 2, species of butterflies in Malaysia, which are colorful, and many of them are treasures. Orchids, great apes and butterflies are known as the three treasures of Malaysia.

** Time difference **

There is no time difference between Malaysia and China.

** Religion **

The Malaysian Constitution guarantees religious freedom, but stipulates that Islam (Muslim) Sunnis are the state religion. According to Article 16 of the Malaysian Constitution, all Malays are recognized as Muslims who believe in Islam.

** Ethnic group **

Malays in Malaysia account for 55% of the total population, Chinese account for 24% of the total population, and indigenous people account for 11% of the total population. According to Malaysian laws, Malays are Muslims who practice Malay customs and culture, and they have political dominance.

** Tourism season **

Because Malaysia is located near the equator, it belongs to the maritime climate of tropical rain forest, and there are no obvious four seasons. The temperature difference changes very little in a year, with an average temperature of 26 ~ 29℃, abundant rainfall throughout the year and rainy season from October to December. Traveling in Malaysia is basically suitable all year round. Although it is hot during the day, there will be showers in the afternoon and monsoon blowing at night, which is very cool. Especially in Penang in the north, the climate is suitable in the morning and evening, and the cool breeze is constant.

On the east coast of Malaysia and East Malaysia, the rainy season is from November to March, and it is very hot in April-May and October, so we should try our best to avoid this period.

the average annual rainfall in west Malaysia is 2 ~ 25mm, and that in east Malaysia is over 3mm. The rainfall is the least from June to July, and the most from August to September and October to December.

But if you have business activities, it's best to go from March to November every year, because most Malaysian businessmen have holidays from December to February. Christmas and the week before and after Easter should not be visited, and Muslim Ramadan and Chinese New Year should also be avoided.

** Currency and exchange **

Cash: The name of Malaysian currency is Malaysia Ringgit, which is called "RM" for short, and 1 ringgit is equal to 1 points (SEN). Coins are 1 cent, 5 cents, 1 cents (called "1 jiao"), 2 cents (called "2 jiao") and 5 cents (called "5 jiao") respectively. The denomination of paper money is divided into RM1, RM2, RM5, RM1, RM2, RM5 and RM1.

Credit cards and traveler's checks: Larger shopping malls, hotels and restaurants all accept credit cards, but roadside stalls and tea shops can only use Malaysian ringgit cash. Using a dual-currency credit card will have a certain exchange rate loss, which is relatively less cost-effective than using cash.

foreign currency: you can't use foreign currency directly in most occasions. Foreign currency can be converted into ringgit in banks or authorized exchange shops. Generally speaking, the exchange rates at airports and bank counters are the worst when exchanging money locally, while those at exchange shops located on the street and in large department stores are better. But be careful not to exchange money in illegal exchange shops to avoid being cheated. Note: 1 yuan ringgit ≈1.5 yuan Renminbi. The data are for reference only, and the transaction price is subject to the transaction price of the bank or the counter of the exchange shop). Although banks can't exchange Malaysian ringgit in China, it's convenient to exchange RMB locally, and the exchange rate is good. There is no need to buy foreign currencies such as US dollars in China in advance.

Consumption: Nearly 1 merchants in Malaysia can accept UnionPay cards. The major cities that accept UnionPay cards are Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Malacca. When spending in some brand stores, consumers with UnionPay cards can also enjoy different discounts and concessions. China UnionPay will directly convert Malaysian ringgit into RMB without charging currency conversion fee, which is slightly superior to other types of credit cards.

cash withdrawal: unionpay cards can be used to withdraw cash from ATMs in some banks, and all ATMs that can use unionpay cards are labeled with unionpay cards. The maximum withdrawal amount is 1 yuan ringgit. The bank to which the ATM belongs will charge a handling fee of 12 yuan ringgit for each withdrawal, and the issuing bank will also charge a handling fee of different amounts.

Experience: Among various channels, the ranking of cost-effectiveness is as follows:

First place: directly carrying RMB to exchange Malaysian currency in street exchange shops, but only accepting 1 yuan paper money.

second place: unionpay credit card spending, but there are not many merchants with unionpay logo, which is relatively limited.

Third place: UnionPay debit cards are used to withdraw money from ATMs. All ATMs that can use UnionPay cards have logos and Chinese interfaces. However, a handling fee of 12 yuan ringgit will be charged for each transaction, and so will the issuing bank. The maximum withdrawal amount is 1 yuan ringgit.

fourth place: other dual-currency credit cards are more widely used than UnionPay credit cards, but there will be some exchange rate losses during currency conversion.

fifth place: exchange at the airport and bank counter. This is the most uneconomical.

** Tipping **

Tipping is not common in Malaysia. Because in hotels and restaurants, a 1% service charge has been added to the bill, so there is no need to tip; If the ServiceCharge is specified on the bill, you need to pay about 1% of the service charge. Visitors can give some tips to the hotel waiters and baggage handlers to thank them for their excellent service.

** Communication/Internet access **

The roaming fee for mobile phone roaming is: 1.99/ SMS to China; Long distance 12.99/ min; Local 4.99/ min; Traffic .2-.5/KB

There are three major mobile communication companies in Malaysia, Celcom,Digitel,Maxis Maxis, all of which are G networks or WCDMA 3G networks, and there are no 2F-CDMA and TD-SCDMA networks. Therefore, it is suggested that the mobile phone selection should be based on G networks. CELCOM, (1 ringgit including 5 ringgit phone bill), can offer unlimited 3G packages for 18 ringgit a week, but CELCOM's 3G needs to call the operator to open 3G and Internet packages. Call domestic .28RM/ min (mobile phone); .9/RM (landline) DIGI, (RM 8.5 including RM 4 phone bill), yellow duck sign, you can go to 7-11 supermarket to buy a prepaid card for recharging. Dial directly to 86+ phone number.

WIFI limited traffic packages and unlimited traffic packages are available for selection, and five devices can be connected to the internet at the same time. The cost is about 5 yuan RMB/day, and the prices of different packages are slightly different. CELCOM card: quite famous, and it is also the most commonly used card; DIGI card: the cheapest, but it is more troublesome to open.

** Domestic traffic **

Trains

There are two main railway lines in Malaysia: the west coastline and the east coastline, each with some branch lines, such as the Kuala Lumpur-Dingsheng Port branch line, which city people often take to the seaside on weekends. There are also feeder lines between Kuala Lumpur-Port Klang, Kuala Lumpur-Shidong, Taba Road-An Song Beach, and there are few passengers on the feeder trains. In East Malaysia, the Sabah Railway connecting Kota Kinabalu-Papart-Tanong is 154 kilometers long. At the beginning, the purpose of building this railway was to transport the natural rubber of Tainong to the port. Now there are two buses on this line every day, which are pulled by diesel locomotives. The speed is slow, but it makes people fully appreciate the nostalgia of train travel. Visiting those obscure towns along the only railway in Borneo Island is really romantic.

west coastline: it is 95 kilometers long, from Johor Bahru on the border between Singapore and Malaysia to the Great Plain on the border between Malaysia and Thailand. It connects the capital Kuala Lumpur, Beihai, Ipoh and other big cities, is the traffic artery of Malaysia, and is also an international route connecting Bangkok and Singapore from north to south (international express train once a day). There are many passengers on this line. There are bustling towns, vast paddy fields, rubber plantations and tropical jungles along the line, and the scenery is ever-changing.

East coastline: There is a town called Jinmashi in the interior of Malay Peninsula, between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, where the east and west coastlines diverge. The eastern coastline has been connected to Tongba, a suburb of Kota Baru, with a total length of 528 kilometers. It takes about 9 hours from Tongba to Guimas, and there are only 2 through trains every day. The stations along the way are mostly unknown places, so tourists rarely take the east coastline, and passengers are mostly local farmers.

train types: there are many types of trains on the Xihai line. Foreign tourists often take the Sinalan Express or Lakyate Express. These two express trains run between Singapore-Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur-Beihai. The advantage is that they are fast and convenient, but the disadvantage is that there are few stops. If you want to go from Beihai to Bangkok, you should transfer to the international express. If tourists want to visit some small cities leisurely, they can take the local train. Train seats are divided into 1, 2, 3, etc., 1, 2, etc. are reserved seats, and 3, etc. are hard-seat cars with incorrect numbers. Hard-seat cars on the west coast can be crowded sometimes. At night, there are sleeping cars hanging on the car. Sleepers are divided into 1 and 2 upper and lower bunks, and the lower berth is slightly more expensive.

Passenger Railway Pass: A passenger railway pass issued by Malaysia's state-owned railway for foreign passengers. With this pass, you can take state-owned trains at will. There are two kinds of passes, which are valid for 1 days at $55 and 3 days at $12. Tourists can choose different classes of trains, but berth tickets are not included. Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Beihai, Klang Port, Great Plains, Hongtan, Wa Cabarrou and other stations are available for sale.

Long-distance bus

Bus stops are usually in the city center, which is easy to find. Some big cities have several bus stops. There are ticket offices of various car companies on the station, where the driving direction, fare and departure time are indicated. Bus stations generally have waiting rooms, restaurants, shops, and some have luggage storage. There are often several bus companies competing on the same route, and the equipment and fares of various cars are also different. The cheapest is an air-conditioned car, so it's good to take it in the suburbs. Although the air-conditioned car is expensive, the seats are comfortable and suitable for long-distance travel. When buying a ticket, make it clear to the conductor the destination and departure time. Except when the traffic is busy, such as holidays, you can generally buy tickets for the same day, but to be on the safe side, you should know clearly about the car to the next destination when you go to a city, and it is best to buy tickets in advance. In addition to buying tickets at the station, you can also buy tickets at travel agencies, some hotels and guest houses. The starting bus usually leaves on time, and it is best to leave in the morning. Check the tickets several times on the way, so pay attention to keep the tickets. Tourists can wave to stop the bus on the road and buy tickets after getting on the bus.

car rental

car rental regulations: when renting a car or motorcycle in Malaysia, you must show your international driving license, and the driver must be between 21 and 6 years old. Some car rental companies require to be over 23 years old, and some require to obtain a driver's license for more than one year.

traffic regulations: Malaysian vehicles drive on the left, so you must fasten your seat belts. Malaysians generally obey the traffic rules, but sometimes motorcycles run wildly, or animals run to the road, so be careful when driving.

Motorcycle: It's economical to rent a motorcycle to travel in Penang or Langkawi. You must wear a helmet when driving a motorcycle. Although the highway is very good, it is very dangerous if the speed is too fast. Sand is often piled up on the highway along the coast, causing the wheels to slip, which should also be noted.

** Local transportation **

Bus

Some cities have minibuses, which take the same route as ordinary buses and can sometimes be used as carpool taxis.

Taxi

There are two types of taxis in Malaysia: short-distance buses and long-distance buses. There is a sign on the roof that says "TEKSI" or "KERETA SEWA".

taxi stand: generally in the city center, next to the bus stop. Generally, taxis and long-distance taxis in cities use the same station, while some big cities have their own stations. At the information desk of the station, there is a fare table for each car. Tell the staff where to go and he will show you which bus to take.

take a taxi in the street: state the destination first and negotiate the price before getting on the bus. About the charging standard, you can say hello at the tourism bureau or the hotel first.

shared taxi: although the fare is a little more expensive than that of a bus, there are enough passengers to leave. It's faster than a bus and can be delivered to the hotel all the way. If the passengers are in a hurry and there are less than four people, they can pay more for the driver to start ahead of time.

Take a taxi at the airport: Generally, there is a taxi counter in the airport, which explains the destination to the staff, and you can get a pass in duplicate after paying according to the distance. One for the driver and one for yourself.

Short-distance taxis: There are taxi taxis in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. If there is no agreed price, you should ask for a meter. If you want to charter a car to visit several scenic spots, you should state in advance the conditions such as "how long it will take, where to go, how much the fare is, or how much each person is". It is clearer to write the destination on paper.

Long-distance taxis: they travel between cities, and some can cross the border. In Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and other cities, the station and body color of long-distance taxis are different from those of local cars.

human tricycles

human tricycles still exists in Penang, Malacca and Kota Kinabalu, which is a convenient and interesting means of transportation. It can walk through the alley flexibly, and the view is wide when the hood is put away.

if you negotiate the price with the driver in English, 15 and 5 are often confused, and the number between 13 and 19 is best said to be one three to one nine, so there will be no mistakes.

Other

ferries regularly run between the Malay Peninsula and the famous islands of Langkawi, Penang, Bangka and Tioman. In addition, there are ferries from Zhangyi Wharf in Singapore to Tanjung Belunkor in Disharu, Johor. It should be noted that there is no ferry service between Malay Peninsula and Borneo, Malaysia, and only flights can enter and leave.

** A quick look at food **

Malaysia, a world-famous food paradise, is where you can