Prepare the essentials before you choose every attraction. Entry rules, payments, connectivity and transport have the biggest impact on a smooth first trip.
Before you fly
Confirm how you will enter China, install the apps you need, arrange mobile data and add at least two payment methods.
- Check passport and entry eligibility
- Set up Alipay and a backup payment method
- Choose an eSIM or roaming plan
- Create a train and airport transfer plan
Build a realistic route
China is large. For a first trip, combine two or three geographic clusters instead of collecting distant cities.