What's inside the checklist
- Payment and app preparation
- Airport and station arrival notes
- Hotel address card template
- Internet and offline backup tips
- First-day pacing advice
- What to do if something does not work
Prepare for Your First Arrival in China
A calm, practical checklist for payments, apps, airport arrival, hotel addresses, internet backup, and first-day travel tips.
Who it is for
- First-time visitors who are unsure about payments, apps, addresses, or arrival flow.
- Families and older travelers who want the first day to feel calmer.
- Business travelers adding private time before or after work commitments.
Why first-time visitors need it
The first China arrival is often shaped by small practical details: whether your payment app works, whether your hotel address is usable in Chinese, whether you can reach the meeting point, and whether you have a backup if signal, battery, or card verification fails. The checklist helps you prepare those details before the airport exit.
After download, what happens next
You can use the checklist independently, upgrade to Alipay Setup & Arrival Checklist support, or ask HISIGHTS about First 72 Hours Arrival Support if you want help reviewing setup and coordinating the arrival window.