China Trip Prep Checklist (2026)

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Entry & documents

Passport valid 6+ months, with a blank pageChecked if you need a visa (or qualify for visa-free / 240-hour transit) · howTransit only: onward ticket to a third country booked · howPhoto of your passport saved offline on your phone

Money

Alipay installed and a foreign card linked · howWeChat installed, WeChat Pay set up as a backup · howBank told about your trip; two different cards (Visa + Mastercard)Some cash (about ¥500) for emergencies

Internet

eSIM or roaming plan bought and installed · howKnow which of your apps are blocked and your plan B · howOffline translator and key messages downloaded

Apps & getting around

Amap (Gaode) or Apple Maps ready — Google Maps is unreliable in China · howDidi ready for taxis (in English) · howTrain tickets booked or you know how to book them · howHotel address saved in Chinese characters

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