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Pre-Departure Checklist

Everything you need to do before flying to China. Don't skip the critical items.

行前准备清单——出发前必做的事

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2 Weeks Before

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Check if you need a visaCRITICAL

确认是否需要签证

Apply for visa if needed (4-5 business days)CRITICAL

如需签证，提前申请（4-5个工作日）

Subscribe to a VPN serviceCRITICAL

订阅VPN服务

Install VPN on ALL devices (phone, laptop, tablet)CRITICAL

在所有设备上安装VPN

Test VPN — connect and verify Google/YouTube worksCRITICAL

测试VPN，确认能访问Google/YouTube

Subscribe to a backup VPN

订阅备用VPN

Notify your bank you're traveling to ChinaCRITICAL

通知银行你要去中国

Ensure you have Visa or Mastercard (not just Amex)CRITICAL

确认有Visa/Mastercard（不只是Amex）

Day of Departure

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Passport valid for 6+ monthsCRITICAL

护照有效期6个月以上

Print visa / entry permit copyCRITICAL

打印签证/入境许可

Save hotel address in Chinese charactersCRITICAL

保存酒店中文地址

Save emergency contacts (embassy, hotel, local emergency)CRITICAL

保存紧急联系方式

Exchange some money to RMB (500-1000 RMB for emergencies)

兑换一些人民币（500-1000元应急）

Verify VPN is working on all devicesCRITICAL

确认所有设备VPN正常

Screenshot/save important info (visa, hotel, bookings) as PDF

截图保存重要信息为PDF

Bring power bank (phones drain fast with VPN)

带充电宝（VPN耗电快）

Bring China power adapter (Type A/I, 220V)

带中国电源插头（A/I型，220V）

🔴 Critical Items — Do NOT Skip

⬜Check if you need a visa

⬜Apply for visa if needed (4-5 business days)

⬜Subscribe to a VPN service

⬜Install VPN on ALL devices (phone, laptop, tablet)

⬜Test VPN — connect and verify Google/YouTube works

⬜Notify your bank you're traveling to China

⬜Ensure you have Visa or Mastercard (not just Amex)

⬜Download Alipay and link your foreign card

⬜Download WeChat and set up

⬜Set up Alipay Tour Pass (旅行通)

⬜Download offline Google Maps for your destination cities

⬜Download offline Chinese translation pack (Google Translate / Pleco)

⬜Confirm hotel booking (ensure they accept foreigners)

⬜Passport valid for 6+ months

⬜Print visa / entry permit copy

⬜Save hotel address in Chinese characters

⬜Save emergency contacts (embassy, hotel, local emergency)

⬜Verify VPN is working on all devices

Pre-Departure Checklist

2 Weeks Before

1 Week Before

Day of Departure

🔴 Critical Items — Do NOT Skip