Arrival
Navigating the terminal, clearing customs with ease, and securing your first 24 hours in-country without friction.
Your Arrival Checklist
Airport Arrival
Navigating the terminal, clearing customs, and collecting your luggage.
Ground Transport
Taxis, metro, high-speed rail, and getting to your accommodation.
SIM & Connectivity
Getting a Chinese SIM card and setting up your connection.
Registration
Hotel check-in, police registration, and essential first-day paperwork.
First 24 Hours
Clear Customs
Have your passport, visa, and customs declaration form ready. Fingerprint and facial recognition may be required. Duration: 15-45 minutes depending on queue.
Collect Luggage
Check the LCD screens for your baggage carousel. Retrieve your checked luggage before exiting the customs area.
Get SIM Card
Purchase a Chinese SIM at the airport. Bring your passport. Available at carrier kiosks in arrivals hall. Cost: ¥50-200.
Transport to Hotel
Take a taxi (use Didi), metro, or airport bus to your hotel. Duration varies by city and traffic.
Hotel Check-in
Present your passport. The hotel will register you with the local police within 24 hours as required by law.
Quick Actions
Pro Tip
Download Didi and WeChat before arrival. Have your hotel address in Chinese characters ready to show taxi drivers.