Beijing Municipal Holiday Tourism Work Leading Group Office ――
As the “New Year’s Day” holiday of 2013 approaches, the Beijing Municipal Holiday Tourism Work Leading Group Office would like to remind all travelers: enhance your safety awareness, do not overlook your personal safety while traveling, and fully enjoy a pleasant journey.
I. Food Safety
1. Prevent food poisoning. When traveling to other regions or suburban Beijing, especially to folk villages or agritainment spots, pay special attention to food hygiene and safety. Avoid eating food without safety guarantees, be cautious with raw food or street vendors without licenses, and take precautions against food poisoning.
2. Guard against epidemic infectious diseases. The cold winter weather in the north makes it easy to catch colds and other contagious illnesses. When traveling, dress warmly to prevent freezing, carry common medications, seek medical attention promptly if you feel ill, and avoid spreading illness to others.
II. Accommodation Safety
1. Choose reputable hotels or inns. Carefully read the room safety instructions, familiarize yourself with the hotel’s emergency exits, evacuation routes, and safety facilities. Do not smoke in bed, do not discard unextinguished cigarette butts carelessly, and avoid playing with fire or using high-power electrical appliances in your room.
2. Lock doors and windows when entering or leaving your room and before going to bed. Do not casually share your room number with strangers.
3. When going out, inform your tour guide or travel companions, ask for the hotel contact card. If you get lost, you can use the address on the card to ask for directions or take a taxi to ensure a safe return.
4. Keep your valuables secure. You may also leave valuables at the front desk for safekeeping to prevent theft.
III. Traffic Safety
1. Self-driving or independent travelers should stay updated on relevant policies and road conditions through newspapers, radio, television, and other media. Plan your travel time and route reasonably, and try to avoid hot spots and peak hours.
2. Know the basics of winter driving safety, monitor weather changes and alerts, avoid traveling to areas affected by ice and snow, and prevent traffic accidents during your trip.
3. Travelers using public transportation, non-motorized vehicles, or walking should follow traffic rules, maintain civility and order, yield when necessary, and strictly avoid illegal behaviors such as running red lights.
4. When taking flights, high-speed rail, or bullet trains, confirm the date and time, arrive at the terminal or station on time, and comply with safety management regulations.
5. While traveling by vehicle, fasten your seatbelt, and do not stick your head, hands, or feet out of the window to avoid accidents. Cooperate actively with travel agencies to ensure that operating vehicles and drivers have legal qualifications, and eliminate illegal behaviors such as fatigued driving, overloading, and speeding to ensure your own safety.
6. In the event of a traffic accident, do not panic. Take active self-rescue and mutual rescue measures, protect the accident scene, and quickly report to the police and relevant departments.
IV. Sightseeing Safety
1. Choose reputable and well-rated travel agencies and sign a travel contract. In addition to the liability insurance purchased by the agency, consider purchasing travel accident insurance or health insurance based on your needs.
2. Follow the arrangements of your tour leader and guide. Take note of their mobile phone numbers, the travel vehicle’s license plate, and the parking location for emergencies in case you get separated from the group.
3. For skiing trips, choose reputable ski resorts with complete safety facilities, follow the resort’s rules, and bring full personal protective gear. If injured while skiing, do not attempt to treat or move the injury yourself—report to the ski patrol as soon as possible.
4. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and travel information. Avoid visiting areas with safety hazards, do not climb unmarked mountains, skate on unsafe ice, or use open flames outdoors to prevent accidents.
5. Be mindful of passing vehicles and no-photo signs while taking photos or videos. Do not linger in areas marked with danger warnings.
V. Shopping Safety
1. Shop at reputable stores or well-managed markets. Do not trust “fellow villager” shops, and certainly do not follow them elsewhere to avoid being coerced.
2. Shop rationally. Avoid impulse buys and don’t be tempted by too-good-to-be-true deals. Be wary of scams, and request receipts or other proof of purchase when buying goods to safeguard your rights.
3. Pay attention to the safety of your belongings while shopping. Carry your bag instead of placing it down casually to avoid losing it while browsing or turning around. Don’t carry money or valuables while watching crowds to prevent theft in chaotic situations.
VI. Entertainment Safety
1. Travel civilly—enhance your awareness of civilized behavior, strengthen your own moral cultivation, consciously abide by civilized conduct norms, and avoid conflicts, fights, or other misconduct.
2. Participate in healthy, uplifting, and educational entertainment activities, and avoid behaviors such as pornography, gambling, or drug use to prevent fraud or violations of public security regulations.
May all travelers stay vigilant and minimize carelessness during their trips, making your journey a safe, rewarding, and unforgettable experience. For any opinions or suggestions, please feel free to call the Beijing Tourism Service Hotline: 12301. We will do our utmost to serve you.
Beijing Municipal Holiday Tourism Work Leading Group Office
December 25, 2012