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China First-Time Visitor Checklist

Use this quick checklist before your arrival day to avoid the most common first-trip friction points.

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This is a printable 3-page checklist you can review before flying and keep on your phone for arrival day. It focuses on the details that usually slow first-time visitors down: payment, apps, Chinese hotel addresses, transport, food, and emergency phrases.

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Includes arrival-day checks, payment backups, app setup, hotel address notes, train reminders, and emergency phrases in English, Chinese characters, and pinyin.

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Before you fly: documents, visa or transit eligibility, and offline confirmations.
Arrival day: airport transfer, hotel check-in, phone data, and first payment test.
Payment: Alipay, WeChat Pay backup, cash, and hotel card usage.
Apps: maps, translation, ride-hailing, train support, and offline screenshots.
Hotel address: Chinese address, phone number, and nearest landmark.
Transport: station names, passport checks, metro, taxi, and ride-hailing notes.
Food: menu translation, first meals, and simple ordering phrases.
Emergency phrases: short Mandarin lines for help, hospitals, taxis, and payment.

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