Travel Guide of Eswatini

Eswatini has a relatively developed tourism industry, but it is basically controlled by a South African consortium. The government attracts tourists by developing safari parks and displaying Sri Lanka's rich etiquette culture. The main activities include the Reed Dance Festival, the selection of concubines, and the hula Dance Festival. Famous attractions include the Hareen Royal National Park and the Sibeibei Rock. The Kingdom of Eswatini provides travelers with ideal travel routes, connecting KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Parks, as well as routes from Johannesburg and Maputo, allowing them to explore and discover a new country full of ancient African traditions and culture.

Best time to travel The best season to travel to Eswatini is April to September.

Eswatini has a subtropical mountainous climate, with an average annual temperature of 16℃ in the west and 22.2℃ in the east. The annual precipitation is 1000 to 1900 mm in the west and 500 to 700 mm in the east. The national average precipitation is about 700 mm. However, due to concentrated precipitation seasons and strong evaporation, most areas are dry, and forage cannot grow all year round.

Western Eswatini is suitable for herb growth due to its high terrain, humid air, cool climate and high precipitation. The central region belongs to a transition zone with a warm climate and moderate rainfall of about 950 mm. The seasonal distribution of rainfall varies greatly, with a high of 260 mm in January and a low of only 18 mm in June, so the year is divided into rainy season (October-March) and dry season (April-September).

visa notice China and Eswatini do not currently have formal diplomatic relations, and Eswatini does not have an embassy in China. China citizens must apply for a visa to go to Eswatini. You can apply at the Embassy of Sri Lanka of a country with which Sri Lanka has diplomatic relations (such as South Africa). If you apply for a tourist visa to Sri Lanka at the Embassy of Eswatini in South Africa, the applicant must provide a valid passport (the remaining validity period must exceed 3 months), a recent photo, a completed visa application form, a copy of the passport information page and a copy of the South African residence or visa, local Eswatini confirmation letter, itinerary and accommodation arrangements and other materials, and pay the visa fee (80 rand for one entry, 300- 1,300 rand for multiple entries). The visa fee must be deposited into the bank account designated by the Embassy and the original deposit certificate must be provided. No cash will be accepted.

If a visa is refused, the visa fee will not be refunded. The external office hours of the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Africa are from 9:00 to 12:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (excluding public holidays), and the processing time is 2-3 days. To travel by land to Eswatini, most visitors need to transit through South Africa. South Africa requires at least two blank visa pages on its passport for entry and exit stamps, otherwise it may be refused entry or even deported. For example, driving to Eswatini, an entry fee of 50 rand will be levied on each foreign-licensed vehicle at border crossings. Since there are no ATMs or credit card swiping machines at border crossings, sufficient cash needs to be prepared. If you want to stay in Eswatini for more than 60 days, you must apply for a temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Interior.

entry and exit instructions 1. Traveling from land to Eswatini, most visitors must transit South Africa. South Africa requires at least two blank visa pages on its passport for entry and exit stamps, otherwise it may be refused entry or even deported.

2. For example, if you drive to Eswatini, an entry fee of 50 rand will be levied on each foreign-licensed vehicle at border ports. Since there are no ATMs or credit card swiping machines at border ports, sufficient cash needs to be prepared.

3. Eswatini has no special regulations on customs, animal and plant inspection and quarantine, and financial control.

Customs declares that passengers are allowed to bring 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 9 ounces of tobacco, 2 liters of red wine, 1 liter of spirits, and personal gifts not exceeding E1000 (1000 Emalanini). The excess must be declared to the customs.

Currency Eswatini Lilangini is the currency in circulation in Eswatini. The unit of secondary currency is cents. 1 Lilangini =100 points. Eswatini Lilangini is equivalent to South African rand. There are 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 banknotes and other Eswatini Lilangini.

Consumption level The consumption level in Swisland is not high, and the prices are average, similar to the domestic level. The following is a comparison of the price level in Eswatini from the aspects of food, shopping, housing and transportation.

Transportation Notice Eswatini's Manzini International Airport has regular international flights to South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Tanzania, Uganda and other countries. If you want to go to Eswatini, you need to travel from China to the above countries with flights and then to Eswatini.

accommodation instructions. The hotel facilities in Eswatini are well-equipped, as well as many internationally renowned hotels and hot springs, such as the hot springs at the Royal Swazi Sun Resort. Tourists can enjoy relaxation here.

Food recommendations In Eswatini, you can taste a local traditional food called tripe. The method is to cook the ox's internal organs raw and supplemented with a special sauce. The taste is still raw and pungent, and you have to have the courage to try it.

Shopping Tips South Africa's diamonds are of high quality. When you come here, you can buy some diamonds appropriately. Local residents use the bones of some animals to carve some works of art, all of which are very African style. You can buy some appropriately as a souvenir. The ostrich eggs here are also one of the specialties. The ostrich eggs taste delicious, and the beef jerky is directly air-dried. It has no chemical substances and has a unique taste. You can buy some and taste them.

Tip 1) The official languages are English and Swaati.

2) Eswatini is located in the East Second Time Zone. There is a 6-hour time difference with China, which is 6 hours slower. For example: when Beijing time is 8:00, Eswatini time is 2:00.

3) The hotel has wifi, but it is not free.

4) The voltage in Eswatini is 230V, and the plug is a round three-hole plug.

5) Dressing: 1. The average spring temperature is 25℃ ~ 15℃. The average temperature is 25℃ during the day, and it is recommended to wear cool and breathable clothes such as cotton and linen shirts, thin skirts, and thin T-shirts; the average temperature is 15℃ at night, and it is recommended to wear suits, jackets, suits, thin sweaters, etc. Warm clothes. 2. The average temperature in summer is 22℃ ~ 8℃. The average temperature during the day is 22℃. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes such as short suits, T-shirts, thin jeans, casual wear, and professional suits made of single-layer linen fabric; at night, it is recommended to wear suits, linings, windbreakers, casual wear, jackets, suits, thin sweaters and other warm clothes. 3. The average temperature in autumn is 24℃ ~ 11℃. The average day is 24℃. It is recommended to wear cool and breathable clothes such as cotton and linen shirts, thin long skirts, and thin T-shirts.

6) Eswatini has one of the countries with the highest HIV infection rates in the world, with nearly 40% of adults infected with HIV. Our tourists should pay attention to their own safety when traveling to Eswatini.

Travel Consulting and Security China Embassy in South Africa: 027-12-3429366, 0833036361. Emergency help number: 00268-404-8911. Fire alarm call: 00268-404-3333 or 933. Police number: 999.