Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism Releases Holiday Safe Travel Tips

The "May Day" holiday is approaching. The Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism warmly reminds all tourists to plan their itineraries reasonably, pay attention to risk prevention, and ensure safe and civilized travel.

I. Make thorough preparations before departure. Before traveling, learn in advance about traffic conditions, weather changes, and other information at your destination. Closely follow announcements issued by departments such as meteorology, transportation, health, emergency management, and culture and tourism. Prepare for extreme weather such as thunderstorms, and try to avoid traveling in severe weather. Do not participate in adventure tours on undeveloped tourist routes or in undeveloped scenic areas. Do not visit "scenic spots" or "viral off-the-beaten-path spots" that have not been officially developed and opened to the public or that are operated illegally and privately.

II. Ensure travel safety. Choose an appropriate mode of travel, plan your tour route reasonably, make online reservations in advance, and try to travel during off-peak times. Based on your age and health condition, cautiously participate in high-risk activities such as water sports, high-altitude activities, high-speed activities, and adventure activities. Strictly abide by fire safety management and forest fire prevention regulations. Do not smoke, barbecue, or use open flames in places where flammable materials accumulate, such as areas with dense weeds or piles of leaves, or in places with fire prevention signs. When taking transportation, strictly follow relevant regulations and use seat belts properly. Self-driving tourists should choose tour routes reasonably and avoid roads prone to congestion. Inspect your vehicle before departure to avoid potential safety hazards. Drive courteously, strictly prohibit driving under the influence of alcohol, and always remember that safety comes first.

III. Insist on rational travel. When joining a group tour, choose a legitimate, qualified, and reputable travel agency, sign a standardized travel contract, proactively purchase travel accident insurance, consciously resist various "unreasonable low-price tours," guard carefully against falling into low-price tour traps, spend rationally, and protect your rights reasonably through proper channels.

IV. Practice civilized touring. Consciously abide by civilized behavior norms such as the Convention on Civilized Behavior of Chinese Citizens in Domestic Tourism. During the tour, take care of tourism resources, and protect the ecological environment and cultural relics and historic sites. Actively practice the "Clean Plate Campaign," advocate the use of serving spoons and chopsticks, cooperate in waste sorting, establish a green and low-carbon consumption concept, and cultivate a healthy and civilized lifestyle.

V. Properly respond to emergencies. During the tour, if you encounter sudden danger or accidents, remain calm, actively take self-rescue and mutual aid measures, quickly evacuate the danger zone, and call the police for help if necessary. In the event of a dispute over tourism service quality, you can call the government service hotline 12345 to file a complaint, clearly state your claim, and protect your rights rationally. Outbound tourists should cooperate with and follow the instructions of travel agencies and tour guides. If necessary, call the local Chinese embassy or consulate for help to ensure personal safety and the safety of life and property.