Arrival plan

First 72 Hours in China

Use this order to get stable after landing: phone data, hotel route, payment test, check-in, first meal, and a simple way back.

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Follow this arrival order

  1. 1 Settle At the hotel Check in without surprises

    Have passport, booking name, payment, and the Chinese hotel address ready at the desk.

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  2. 2 Prove First low-stress purchase Test payment early

    Make one small real payment before hunger, transit, or late-night fatigue raises the stakes.

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Use these when the moment appears

Phone and arrival setup

Food, movement, and return routes

Backups for awkward moments