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China-ready, one small task at a time.

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4–8 weeks before

Entry and identity

Verify the current entry route for my passport and itinerary.Use official immigration, embassy/consulate or visa-centre sources—not social media summaries.

Check passport validity, blank pages and name spelling.

Save offline copies of passport, visa (if applicable), insurance and key bookings.

Confirm that all train, flight and hotel bookings use my identity details consistently.

2–4 weeks before

Money and connectivity

Prepare at least two payment methods.For example: a supported mobile payment setup, an international card and some RMB cash.

Test identity verification and a small mobile-payment transaction if available.

Tell my bank about travel if required and save its overseas contact number.

Choose a roaming, eSIM or local SIM plan that fits my phone and trip.

1–2 weeks before

Apps and transport

Install only the apps I genuinely need and complete login/verification.

Save hotels in English and Chinese, including address and phone number.

Check the exact airport and railway station names for every transfer.

Download offline maps or screenshots for the first arrival route.

Final week

Health, food and practical backups

Check travel insurance coverage and emergency instructions.

Prepare a concise allergy, dietary or medical phrase in Chinese if needed.

Pack essential prescription medicine in original packaging with supporting documents where appropriate.

Share my itinerary and emergency contact plan with someone at home.

Arrival day

First 24 hours

Keep passport, arrival details and first hotel address accessible offline.

Use an official taxi queue, booked transfer or clearly planned public-transport route.

Confirm phone data and one payment method before leaving the arrival area.

Check accommodation registration if I am not staying in a hotel.Rules and available online channels may vary; follow current official guidance.

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