Pre-Departure Checklist
Everything you need to do before flying to China. Critical items are marked.
Book China essentials before landing
Hotels that accept foreign passports, China train tickets with passport names, airport transfers, and a backup eSIM are the bookings most visitors should finish before they land.
Fix Alipay or WeChat Pay before landing, then save your First-day airport, train and hotel route offline.
Install TenPayGo before you fly
TenPayGo is an iPhone payment option for visitors. The current listing advertises broader e-wallet support, but card, wallet, region, verification, and merchant eligibility can vary. Check the official listing and keep an independent backup. See the TenPayGo guide.
Passport booking checks
Confirm hotel and train passport details before departure
Your first-night hotel and first train leg both depend on the same passport record. Confirm foreign-passport hotel check-in, then check passport-name train tickets before you fly.
Before you fly
Do these three setup tasks before departure so you can pay, navigate, and book immediately after landing.
After payment works
What to buy in China, how to refund tax, and what you can fly home with
Once Alipay or WeChat Pay works, the next risk is buying the wrong item, missing the tax refund window, or packing something airlines reject.