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Many cafes, restaurants and museums are closed on Monday
Purchase an EasyCard to use public transport.
Carry a small umbrella at all times, if it’s not to protect you from heavy rain showers then the strong UV rays.
Keep an eye on the news for any typhoons and ensure you remain indoors when they are due to land. Many hiking trails often remain closed for a few days after a typhoon
There is no tipping culture here, it can even be viewed as impolite
Stay hydrated. It gets super hot and you can’t help but sweat. Pocari is a good alternative to water, it has many essential electrolytes. Aside from purchasing water in the shop, you can save yourself a few dollars by filling up your bottles at water stations. Download the Feng Cha app to find one.