Before departure

Confirm entry permission for your nationality and route with an official government or consular source. Book the first night and ask about passport check-in, late arrival and the exact Chinese address. Record your arrival airport code and terminal: Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu each have more than one airport. Do not assume a city name identifies your transfer.

Make day one simple

Allow for immigration, baggage and transfer. Choose official airport transport, a licensed taxi or an agreed transfer you can identify clearly. Avoid a non-refundable museum appointment just after an international arrival. A meal near the hotel and a short walk to the nearest station are enough. Save allergies, contacts and reservation details offline before leaving.

Check before you travel

This is an editorial planning guide, not live operational information. Recheck official reservations, opening notices, fares and entry requirements for your travel dates. Estimates are planning ranges, not bookable prices. Ask China AI for a starting route and request a personalized consultation for complex needs.

Sources & verification

Articles and budgets are planning references. A checked source link does not verify every changing fact. Confirm official notices for your dates.