As the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaches, the Consular Protection Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese tourists outbound to strengthen their safety awareness, guard against all kinds of risks and travel safely and smoothly.

Prepare before going.

Learn about the destination security situation, social security, laws and regulations, climate environment, cultural customs, epidemic diseases and other information through China Consular Service Network, "Consular Express" new media platform, websites of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad and new media accounts in advance, properly arrange travel plans, and avoid going to high-risk countries and regions. Learn more about the entry regulations of the destination, and pay special attention to the requirements for prohibited and restricted items, medicines, cash, etc. to ensure compliant entry. Confirm the validity period of passports and visas in advance, and keep copies of important travel documents and electronic photos for later use. It is recommended to purchase overseas travel or accident insurance applicable to the destination.

Increased risk awareness

Keep in mind that you are the ¡°security first person overseas¡± and avoid traveling to remote, undeveloped, lack of security and banned areas. Observe local laws and regulations, respect local religious beliefs and customs, and visit civilization tours, such as photographing, filming or using drones, be sure to understand in advance and strictly follow local regulations. Pay close attention to local security trends and media reports, stay away from parades, demonstrations, gatherings and crowds, prevent theft, and ensure the safety of personal property. Carefully select high-risk activities such as diving, floating, sliding, skiing, rock climbing, and do so according to your physical condition. If you decide to participate, please read the provisions of the activities in advance, wear the right rescue equipment, be guided, tra

Pay attention to traffic safety

The traffic rules of some countries and regions overseas vary greatly from the domestic, please observe local traffic regulations. If you need to drive yourself, please know local road conditions, driving habits and traffic conditions in advance, carry a local recognized legal driving license, follow the police and traffic signs guidelines on the way, do not exceed speed, drink, break red lights, drive fatigue. If you need to rent a car, choose a regular car rental company, sign a contract and check the conditions carefully. Take the car and drive yourself all the way to have a seat belt, avoid night travel as much as possible. pay attention to local climate conditions and official issued early warning information, extreme weather avoid travel. If a disaster, follow the local official evacuation arrangements and evacuation guidelines, move to the safe zone as soon as possible.

Beware of fraud traps

The current overseas telecommunications network scam methods are updated, please be sure to tighten the string of anti-fraud anti-fraud at all times. It is recommended to watch the "Consular Direct Car" new media platform released "Overseas Security Small Circuit" and "Overseas Telecommunications Network Scam Prevention" series animated videos, anti-fraud prevention advertising manuals and relevant consular reminders, first master the tricks of illegal actors. High caution for counterfeit foreign consulate, public prosecution law agencies, banks, express companies and other employees, with "suspected violations", "preferred exchange", "high salary and part-time "prize" etc. as a pretext, through telephone, SMS, mail, social media and other channels to condu

Proper handling of emergencies

In the course of overseas travel, such as disputes with local law enforcement personnel, travel agencies, airlines, etc., please pay attention to the retention of evidence, through consultation or legal means of reasonable defence, avoid excessive speech. If theft, car accident, etc. emergency events or other personal hazards, be sure to respond calmly, first to ensure your safety, report the case to the local police in a timely manner, and contact the Chinese Embassy in the local to seek assistance.

Use of emergency telephone.

Accurate knowledge of local emergency calls such as emergency calls, emergency calls and emergency calls for consulate protection and assistance in foreign embassies, and early access to local calls. Department of Foreign Affairs 12308 Global Consular Protection and Emergency Service hotline (+86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308) 24 hours online, providing all-weather services for Chinese citizens overseas.