First 72 Hours in China — Arrival Confidence Pack
Your First Three Days in China, Handled
The first 72 hours in China are the hardest. You just landed after a long flight. Your phone does not work. You cannot use your credit card. You do not know how to get to your hotel or order food or connect to Wi-Fi. The apps everyone told you to download — Alipay, WeChat, DiDi — you have not set them up yet.
First 72 Hours in China is designed for exactly this moment. A HISIGHTS guide meets you at the airport, helps you through the first three days, and leaves you confident to explore on your own — or ready to extend into a full private journey.
What’s Included
- Airport pickup — your guide meets you at arrivals with a name sign, helps with luggage, and escorts you to your pre-booked transfer
- Hotel check-in assistance — your guide helps you check in, confirms your reservation, and ensures your room is ready
- Phone and payment setup — Alipay/WeChat Pay configured with your foreign card, eSIM activated, DiDi set up
- City orientation walk — a half-day guided walk of your arrival city’s key neighborhoods, with practical tips for getting around
- First local dinner — your guide takes you to a carefully chosen restaurant for your first authentic Chinese meal
- 72-hour WhatsApp support — direct line to your guide for questions, directions, restaurant recommendations, and emergencies
- Pre-departure briefing document — personalized PDF with addresses in Chinese, emergency contacts, and day-by-day tips
Who This Is For
Perfect for: First-time China visitors arriving with some plans but wanting on-the-ground support. Business travelers with free days before or after work. Families who want a smooth landing before exploring independently.
Not for: Experienced China travelers who already have Alipay set up and know the cities. Travelers looking for a fully guided multi-city trip (consider our Private City Journeys).
Pricing
From $199 per group (1-4 travelers). Additional days available at $99/day. Pricing depends on arrival city and time of day.
Available In
Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong. Contact us for other arrival cities.
How to Book
Tell us your flight details → We confirm within 24 hours.
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