China Entry Readiness Checklist

A compact, reusable pre-trip workflow for international travelers preparing for mainland China.

1. Match the entry route to your nationality, itinerary, ports, and dates using official sources.
2. Prepare a primary payment method and a backup.
3. Choose and test roaming, eSIM, physical SIM, or pocket Wi-Fi.
4. Install and test maps, translation, messaging, and transport apps.
5. Save the first hotel and airport-to-city destination in English and Chinese.
6. Keep bookings, addresses, and emergency contacts available offline.
7. Re-check official entry information shortly before travel.

This checklist is not legal or immigration advice. Always verify time-sensitive requirements with the relevant official authority.

Free practical resources

• Full China entry-readiness checklist
• Transit eligibility checker
• Alipay setup guide
• Google Maps in China guide
• Machine-readable checklist JSON

Maintained by YouChina. Source and version history are available on GitHub.