China Travel Checklist 2026 - Complete Preparation Guide | ChinaTravelFix

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Documents & Visa

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Passport valid for 6+ months beyond your stayVisa obtained or visa-free eligibility confirmedGuide arrow_forwardCopies of passport saved on phone (photo page + visa page) and printed backupHotel booking + flight itinerary saved on phone (printed backup recommended)Travel insurance purchased and documents savedGuide arrow_forwardEmergency contacts list saved (embassy, insurance hotline, hotel)2 extra passport-sized photos (just in case)

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Apps & Digital Setup

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Internet solution ready: VPN or eSIM (pick one or both as backup)Guide arrow_forwardPayment app ready: Alipay and/or WeChat Pay with international card linkedGuide arrow_forwardTaxi app ready: DiDi downloadedGuide arrow_forwardGoogle Translate downloaded with offline Chinese language packOffline maps downloaded for your cities (Google Maps)Notified your bank of China travel dates (avoid card blocks)

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Money & Payment

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¥500-1000 cash (CNY) as emergency backupVisa/Mastercard for Alipay linking and hotel depositsA second bank card from a different bank (backup)Alipay TourCard topped up (optional, avoids 3% fee)Guide arrow_forwardDaily budget planned (¥300-700/day depending on city)

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Electronics & Gear

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Power adapter for China (Type A/C/I, 220V)Portable charger / power bank (fully charged)Phone charging cables (bring 2)Earphones / earbudsCamera + memory cards + charger (if not using phone)

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Health & Toiletries

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Prescription medications + doctor's note (English + Chinese if possible)Basic medicines: cold/flu, stomach, headache, antihistamineHand sanitizer and wet wipesTissue packs (many public toilets don't provide paper!)Sunscreen (especially for summer / outdoor activities)

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Packing Essentials

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Comfortable walking shoes (you'll walk 15,000+ steps/day)Weather-appropriate clothing (check forecast for your dates)Compact umbrella or rain jacketSmall day bag / backpack for sightseeingReusable water bottle (hot water stations are everywhere)Luggage lock (for hostel lockers and train luggage)

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Bookings & Reservations

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Major attraction tickets booked in advance (Forbidden City, Great Wall, etc.)High-speed train tickets booked (if traveling between cities)Hotels booked (must accept foreigners - check before booking!)First night accommodation confirmed + address in Chinese savedAirport transfer planned (DiDi, metro, or hotel pickup)

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Saved Info (On Your Phone)

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Hotel addresses saved in Chinese characters (show to taxi drivers)Key destinations saved in Chinese (restaurants, attractions)Your country's embassy address + emergency number savedEmergency Chinese phrases screenshot savedGuide arrow_forwardImportant documents / guides saved for offline access