Travel guides for Trinidad and Tobago
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an island country located in the southern Caribbean Sea in Central America. Trinidad and Tobago has a land area of 5128 square kilometers and is located at the southeastern end of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies, facing Venezuela across the sea in the southwest and northwest. The country consists of two major large islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and 21 other smaller islands, where the majority of the country's population is concentrated. Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, has beautiful scenery and is a famous tourist attraction. There are Gothic-style Holy Trinity Cathedral, Muslim mosques, Hindu churches and Jewish temples, and Queen's Park in the city. The sandy beaches along the Bay of Malagas in the north of the city are fine and clean, making it a famous bathing beach in Central America.
The local language of Trinidad and Tobago is English, but the most commonly used languages among the people are Trinidad English and Tobago English, both of which can be regarded as dialects of English, or a Creole English. However, since Trinidad is very close to the South American continent, in order to conduct good exchanges with its South American neighbors, Spanish has also been valued and promoted by the government of that country. The population of Trinidad and Tobago is about 1.325 million, of which 40.3% are Indian and 39.6% are black African. The rest are 18.4% are mixed-race and descendants of Europeans, Chinese and Arabs. There are about 7800 Chinese in the country. The complexity and diversity of ethnic groups have led to diverse forms of language use. There are some differences in accents and vocabulary use in different regions. However, the use of English in daily communication is generally accepted, so it is recommended to learn a little before departure. Part of English to cope with daily communication.
Best travel time The dry season is from January to May every year, which is the best season for travel. Both land and water transportation are convenient. There are also ferries between the two islands, which run every day. There are international routes connecting major cities in South and North America. Chokramas Beach is located about 30 kilometers west of the capital and is a famous tourist area. This is a bay area surrounded by mountains on three sides. It has clear water and fine sand and pleasant scenery. It is ideal as a seaside bathing place. Kalouni, 11 kilometers away from the capital, is a bird hunting reserve with an area of more than 800 hectares and tens of thousands of rare birds living. The most famous of these is the hummingbird, the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago. There is the world's largest natural asphalt lake in the southwest of Trinidad, covering an area of about 47 hectares and a depth of about 90 meters. In addition to the above attractions, Robinson Cave and Skarburg are also available to visit.
Visa Notes China citizens holding diplomatic and official passports can enter Tedo without a visa. Holding other types of passports (except Hong Kong SAR passports) to travel to Trinidad and Tobago requires an entry (transit) visa in advance. Common visa types include: tourist visa, business visa, work visa, etc. TEDO has established an embassy in China and carried out visa business. Tourism and business visa applications require submission of a visa application form, passport, two color photos on a white background, the original invitation letter from the special party, return air ticket, income certificate and English dispatch letter.
Travel visa requirements: Passport, visa form in duplicate, unit work certificate, bank deposit certificate (50,000 yuan or more, credit card bank accounts are not accepted, Yu 'ebao is not accepted)(all the above certificates must be notarized at a notary office and issued in English), household registration and translation document, ID card, invitation letter from the other party (if there is no ticket to Trinidad and Tobago, hotel order required), and other supplementary materials that may be provided.
Visa fee: 315 yuan (RMB) for single entry; 505 yuan (RMB) for multiple entry;10 working days for issuance.
Embassy address: No. 7 Liangmaqiao North Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing City, 04-03, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Apartment C, Tel: 85323432.
entry and exit instructions When China citizens enter the country with a valid visa, they must fill in an entry card and provide a detailed residential address in Tedo. China citizens must hold a return air ticket or submit a deposit or guarantee letter as required by the immigration bureau. Immigration officials generally allow foreign tourists to stay in Tedo for one month, and under special circumstances, they will be granted a three-month stay. Adults and children over the age of 5 are required to pay a departure tax of T$100 when leaving the country, but passengers who make a transfer in Tado for no more than 48 hours are exempted.
Foreign tourists enter the country very often and need to fill out and submit a declaration form. If there are no declared items, go through the customs green channel; if there are declared items, go through the customs red channel and accept customs baggage inspection.
TEDO Customs allows inbound personnel to bring a reasonable amount of personal necessities into the country, but there are strict restrictions on bringing alcohol, tobacco, electrical appliances and other items into the country. Individuals who carry more than T$20,000 or US$5,000 in cash, or carry items worth more than T$3,000, or carry meat, fruits, vegetables and other food, honey, alcoholic drinks, tobacco, live animals (pets), etc. must declare entry. The Trinidad and Tobago government does not require entry personnel to provide yellow documents (International Vaccination Certificate).
The name of the currency is the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar, or TT for short, and the exchange rate with the US dollar remains around US $1 =6 TT all year round. Tedo has no foreign exchange controls and is freely convertible. The face values of banknotes are 1, 5, 10, 20, and 100 yuan. Coins have face values of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 yuan. Among them, the currency exchange rate is 1 yuan =100 cents. In real life, the U.S. dollar is also the common currency. It can be exchanged for U.S. dollars before traveling to Trinidad and Tobago. If you need to use the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, it can be exchanged at hotels, airports and other places, and the exchange rate remains stable with the U.S. dollar.
Transportation Trinidad and Tobago has international routes and is connected to major cities in South and North America. There are also regular flights or empty bridges on the two islands. There are 12 flights departing from Pialco International Airport every day, with the first flight departing at 6 a.m. every day. This service is provided by Caribbean Airlines, the national air service provider of Trinidad and Tobago. Flights on Sky Bridge cost $24 one way and $48 round trip. You can purchase tickets online or at airport services. If you travel to Tobago via the Sky Bridge, it should be noted that during peak seasons (Easter, Plymouth Jazz Festival in April and the Big Competition Week in August), this service is in short supply, and even if you buy a ticket, your flight is likely to be postponed.
The Ports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago manages the daily ferry service providing passengers with transportation such as cars and boats between Port of Spain and Scarborough. Restaurant and bar services are available on board. PATT currently operates two fast ferries-T&T Express and T&T Spirit, which takes approximately two and a half hours by ferry. Round trip tickets for fast ferries are TNT 100 and TNT 75 for ordinary boats. The cost of riding a car depends on its model, size and weight.
Communication/Network Domestic mobile phones in China can use TEDO mobile phone cards. China mobile phones with global roaming capabilities can also make international long distance calls from Tedo. The TEDO country number is 1-868, and dial 01 for international long distance calls (if you dial the Beijing area number of China, it should be 0118610******). TEDO domestic fixed telephone is 0.25 TTE/minute, mobile phone is 0.75-1 TTE/minute, and international long distance calls are 2 TTE/minute. Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago customer service telephone number: (868) 824-TSTT (8788). Global Connect can enjoy discounts if you access DIGICEL's network for roaming. You can also use software such as Skype and Gtalk in areas with WIFI coverage to reduce communication charges, etc.
Moreover, in major hotels, basic public places have WIFI coverage, and hotels also provide wired networks. Tedo Internet is relatively developed and Internet access is faster.
Accommodation The Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Board publishes hotel price guides every two years to help tourists choose accommodation, ranging from luxury hotels to budget guest houses. During the off-season, accommodation facilities on both islands are reduced in price, with an accommodation tax of 3% and a service charge of 10%. The main hotels in Port of Spain in the capital are: Holiday Inn Address: Wrightson Road Trinidad Hilton Hotel Address: Belmont Hill Tropical Hotel Address: 6 Rookery Nook, Maraval Kapok Hotel Address: 16-18 Cotton Hill, St C1air Normanje Hotel Address: 10 Nook Avenue, St Ann's
Gourmet Trinidad and Tobago has meals from all over the world, such as British, French, Italian and China meals, but the most must-miss ones are West Indies meals such as callaloo soup, steamed shell with crab meat, fried plantains and plantain puree. The seafood of Trinidad and Tobago is very delicious, like oysters as big as green beans, shellfish that taste like oysters and freshwater shellfish. They are all specialty seafood of Trinidad and Tobago. Rum is the national wine of Trinidad and Tobago, and Trinidans use it as a base wine to make various unimaginable blends.
Shopping Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, is a large market in the West Indies. Luxury items purchased by tourists from duty-free shops such as French perfumes, Swiss watches, Japanese cameras, British woolen wool and Trinidad rum can be sent directly to the place of departure for collection. Jewelry and perfumes can be purchased at Stecers on Frederick Street, a department store that sells China goods. Local handicrafts include Qiong-hemp weaving, woodwork, gold and silver jewelry and various dolls.
Moreover, large hotels and shopping malls in Trinidad and Tobago can swipe your card for consumption, but please pay attention to the safety of swiping your card. Please pay attention to the logo if you can swipe your card in other places. It is recommended to apply for a VISA or MASTER US dollar credit card, which is convenient and has a low handling fee.
Medical Tedo has a relatively complete medical system and facilities, and public and private medical systems coexist. Major domestic cities such as Port of Spain, the capital, have public general hospitals, and some towns and villages have public hospitals of corresponding size to provide free medical services to citizens. Public hospitals provide free first aid to Tedo nationals and charge foreigners US$40 each time. TEDO implements a system of separating pharmaceutical stores, with a complete range of drugs, many imported drugs, and the prices are generally more expensive.
The larger public hospitals in Trinidad include Port of Spain Public General Hospital, San Fernando Public General Hospital, Scarborough General Hospital in Tobago (under construction), etc. Due to reasons such as the low efficiency of public hospitals, private hospitals, missionary hospitals and private clinics can also be seen everywhere in Tedo, but the cost of medical treatment is high. Common pharmacies such as Kappa Drugs, General Drug Mart, etc.
Tips * You should carry your passport with you when traveling in Trinidad and Tobago, especially when traveling to Tobago, your passport is a travel document that airlines must check; * In recent years, the security situation in Trinidad has deteriorated day by day, and vicious cases such as murder and kidnapping often occur. On average, more than 100 people die or disappear due to such cases every year, and cases of foreigners being robbed or raped also occur from time to time. When traveling in Tedo, try to choose a large-scale hotel with doormen and bellboys. When going out at night, you should be accompanied by local people. In case of an accident, the reception unit must be notified immediately and the police must be reported promptly; * Do not drink the local tap water group directly. If necessary, you can ask for it from the hotel or restaurant waiter, or bring your own bottled water; * The climate in Trinidad and Tobago is warm, so it is recommended to bring summer clothing, commonly used medicines, mosquito repellent water, cooling oil or wind oil, and sunscreen;* When you need to change clothes during travel, generally good hotels will provide self-service washing machines and free washing powder, which can be washed and dried. For small items of clothing, you can be washed and dried by hand in the room; * The voltage in Trinidad and Tobago is 110V/220, 115V/230V, and 230V/400V, and the frequency is 60Hz. The power socket is different from that in China. The two phases have two parallel flat heads, and the three phases have two flat heads and a round head.
* In Trinidad and Tobago, tip is paid 10% if restaurant bills do not include, and 10%-15% for taxis;
* There are occasional dengue epidemics in Tedo and is an area with high HIV infection. China's domestic medical insurance cannot be used in Tedo. Tedo commercial medical insurance fees are higher. Please pay attention to protection.