According to local law, the traveler must always carry a notarized copy of his/her passport. Original documents are best to be stored in a safe in the hotel room.
Shops and shopping malls are open from Monday to Saturday. They open at 9:00 am and receive visitors until 7:00 pm. Some shopping centers can work 7 days a week.
Going to do shopping, there is no need to take a large amount of cash with you. Supermarkets, shopping malls, and restaurants accept credit cards. Cash can be useful only to those who are going to visit outdoor markets, small shops and shopping pavilions located away from the center.
It is best to pay for purchases in US dollars. It should be taken into account that even some prestigious restaurants and shops may refuse to accept denominations above $ 50. It will be much easier to pay vendors if you go to the market with a sufficient number of small bills.
In restaurants and bars, it is customary to leave tips in the amount of about 10% of the total bill. In large restaurants, service charges may be included in the bill. It's worth noting that tips should be given into the waiter's hands but not be left on the table.
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