The best travel time is 1 1- February next year, which is the best travel time in Boracay.
Boracay is located in the tropics, with high temperature and humid climate all the year round, which can be divided into hot season (high temperature and little rainy season), rainy season and cool season (also called dry season, cool season and little rainy season).
March-May: hot season, dry and hot season.
June-65438+1October: rainy season, hot and rainy, frequent flight delays in case of heavy rainfall.
1 1- February of the following year: it is a cool season with a cool climate and little rainfall, which is the best season for tourism.
About time difference
There is no time difference between Long Beach and China. Eliminate fatigue caused by jet lag.
About local languages
Although the official language of the Philippines is Filipino, English is also widely used, and all employees on the island can communicate in English.
The currency of Boracay is the Philippine peso (peso), with the symbol:? P. Common denominations of coins are: 1, 5, 10.
Peso. The face value of paper money is: 20,50,100,500, 1000 pesos. Since the exchange rate of Manila Airport Exchange Office is higher than that of Boracay, if you change planes here, you can change pesos in advance. The exchange window of Terminal T3 of Manila Airport is open 24 hours a day.
Renminbi can't be used directly in Boracay, and tourists can exchange pesos at home in advance. Furthermore, in DMALL,
You can exchange RMB or US dollars for pesos, and sometimes the exchange rate of US dollars will be slightly higher than RMB. It is suggested that the US dollar be prepared in advance according to the exchange rate.
About Sockets: You don't need to bring an adapter when traveling in the Philippines.
About the hotel
1) Overseas hotels advocate environmental protection, so daily necessities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers are generally not provided in guest rooms. Please prepare your own necessities.
2) When going out to sea, please confirm in advance whether the towels in the room can be taken out for use.
3) The local climate is humid. If your hotel is near the sea, there may be some musty smell in the room and some damp sheets. After entering the room, be sure to open the window for ventilation or turn up the air conditioner to drive away some moisture. There are also some hotels with high density of trees, which leads to many mosquitoes, and mosquito repellent products such as toilet water must be good.
4) The tap water in the hotel cannot be directly drunk, so it is recommended to buy mineral water for drinking.
Regarding Philippine communications, China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom all provide international roaming services, but you need to make sure that your mobile phone has been enabled for domestic and international roaming. You can also buy a local SIM.
Card, or use the local public phone. "Globe" and "Smart" are the two largest mobile phone network operators in the Philippines. In contrast, "globe" is more suitable for surfing the Internet, and "smart" is more suitable for making phone calls. Buy a local prepaid SIM card.
Cards can be bought at airports, supermarkets and convenience stores.
Traveling to the Philippines, you can rent mobile WIFI in China. But because it is an island, the signal of mobile WIFI is very general. It is recommended to buy a local mobile phone card before opening a hot spot to share.
There are not many scenic spots in Boracay, mainly natural landscapes. The most distinctive beaches are all kinds, such as the most famous white sand beach, Puka beach called "Shell Beach", Brapoh beach, Dingweide beach and so on. In addition, there are landscapes suitable for sunrise, such as Luhuo Mountain, Virgin Reef and Bat Cave. In addition to the island, there are two outlying islands, Crystal Island and Crocodile Island, which are often used as destinations for island jumping.
In Boracay's travel notes and brief introduction, we often see descriptions of S 1, S2 and S3. Actually, S 1 refers to 1 ship station (station
1), and so on, three ship stations line up in turn, which is a way to divide the area of white sand beach.
Many people think that "Boracay has the most affordable seafood among the holiday islands in Southeast Asia". It is a major feature of Boracay cuisine to come to the seafood market here to find fresh food, and then get it to the branded restaurant for processing into Chinese, Philippine, European and American dishes.
In addition, due to centuries of colonial history, Boracay's food culture is deeply influenced by southern Europe and the United States, and it is good at Spanish, Greek and Italian cuisines as well as western food such as pizza, ice cream and mango milkshake.
About major:
Philippine dried mangoes are very famous in China, among which Jinluzong, 7D, Cebu and JOJO are the best.
Cards are more famous. The famous Brazilian brand "Havanais" flip-flops are relatively expensive in China, while the price in Boracay is only 50% of that in China, so it is worth buying. Coconut oil, a Philippine specialty, has a good sunscreen effect. Applying coconut oil and sunscreen can prevent tanning and sunburn. The locals also use coconut oil to treat dandruff, skin diseases, skin care and hair care. There are also some unique handicrafts in Boracay, such as gecko wall lamps, shell products and straw bags. , which is full of southern island flavor.
About Shopping Boracay is not a very suitable place to sweep goods, but as a seaside resort, there are dried mangoes and Havana.
Flip-flops, coconut oil, high-magnification sunscreen, swimsuits, marine handicrafts and other Philippine specialties are worth buying. There are no real shopping centers on the island, mainly shops along the street, mostly concentrated in D'Mall.
Shopping block, convenient and easy to find.
About consumption
(The following is the RMB price)
As an international tourist destination, Boracay's consumption level is relatively high compared with other Philippine destinations (except Manila).
Attractions: Beach attractions do not require tickets.
Catering: The main course of economy restaurant is about 30-60 yuan/Lane, the main course of middle-class restaurant is about 50-80 yuan/Lane, and the main course of high-class restaurant is about 50- 160 yuan/Lane.
As for the custom, when tipping the service staff, you need to give paper money, not coins, because in the Philippines, coins are for beggars. Sea fishing has been banned in the waters around Boracay, and offenders will face 50,000.
A fine of pesos will be imposed and entry into the Philippines will be restricted. If you have to transfer in Manila, you must be more careful after leaving the airport and try to arrange your trip in advance. Be careful after dark.
Dressing Guide Boracay has a hot climate all year round, so you can take short sleeves, shorts, skirts, sandals and other summer clothes. Because of the humid climate, it is not easy to dry the swimsuit on the same day after washing, so it is best to prepare more than two swimsuits. Cool season (1 1- next year 2
Take a long-sleeved coat and trousers to keep out the cold. Because indoor air conditioning is often sufficient, people who are afraid of the cold had better have spare parts and long sleeves. Take rain gear with you in rainy season. The ultraviolet rays in Boracay are very strong, so it is recommended to do a good job of sun protection in advance.
Others-no smoking
According to Executive Order No.26 of the President of the Philippines, smoking was completely banned in the Philippines on July 22nd, and smokers outside the designated area (DSA) will face fines ranging from 500 to 10000 pesos.
Emergency contact information: 1 17.
See a doctor: 1 16.
Boracay Police Department: +63-36-2883066
24-hour tourist safety hotlines: +63-2-524 1660, +63-2-524 1728.
Tourism Information Center: +63-2-5242384, +63-2-5252000
Philippine National Police: +63-2-723040 1
China Consular Protection Hotline: +86- 10- 12308.
Address of the Embassy and Consulate of People's Republic of China (PRC) in the Philippines:
Ambassador H.E., 4896 Pasay Road, DasmarinasVillage, Maccati, Metro Manila,
Philippine
Contact information: +63-2-8443 148
Working hours: (Monday to Friday: 9:30- 12:30, 14:30- 17:30)
Website: /ce/ceph/chn/
E-mail :chinavisamanila@yahoo.com
Note: According to airport customs regulations, each person can carry up to 20,000 yuan or 5,000 yuan.
Foreign currency equivalent to US dollars needs to be declared to the customs in writing. Please try not to exceed the regulations. Passengers on international and regional flights originating from China Airport may face taxation, fines or confiscation. The volume of liquid articles they carry with them should not exceed 65,438+000 ml. Passengers accompanying babies carry liquid dairy products, and patients with diabetes or other diseases carry necessary liquid drugs (with doctor's prescription or certificate), which is undoubtedly confirmed by safety inspection. If you plan to buy goods in the Philippines and bring them into the country, please check the relevant customs regulations in advance, so as not to prohibit customs from bringing them into the country or collecting taxes when entering the country.
In terms of tobacco and alcohol, the customs stipulates that each person over the age of 16 is limited to bring 2 bottles of alcoholic beverages (below10.5 liters), 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 grams of cut tobacco.
1. Is there hot water in Boracay Hotel? Do you need to bring your own toothbrush and towel?
Not every hotel can guarantee the kettle. Disposable towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, slippers and other supplies are recommended to be carried by yourself.
2. Does Boracay have the habit of tipping?
The Philippines is a tipping country, and tipping is involved in many places, generally 20 pesos. It is forbidden to tip with coins.
3. What's the taste of food in Boracay?
Boracay's local flavor is mostly all kinds of seafood barbecue, which is cheaper than domestic seafood, and the highest ordering rate is gorgeous lobster and prawn. Let's try the local juice drink. It's cheap but the taste is impeccable.