Step 1: Book Your Flight

Let’s start by booking your flight to China.

Look for options on trusted websites such as Trip.com.

Major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou frequently offer direct flights - and are great choices.

Be sure to check and amend your luggage allowance.

Step 2: Check Visa Needs

Before you go, make sure you choose the right visa.

Do you need a Tourist (L), Business (M), or a different visa?

*Check the official Chinese Visa Application Service Center official website to get all the details.

Step 3: Pack Your Essentials

These some of must-haves you should pack:

Passport

Visa

Comfortable clothes

Chargers

Cards and some cash

Step 4: Taking Flight and Arriving in China

Welcome to China!

Follow signs for immigration, where they’ll check your passport and visa.

Then pick up your luggage and clear customs.

Quick Tips:

Make sure you have translation apps ready.

Download digital wallets, such as Alipay and WeChat pay, for swift transactions.

Learn a few simple Chinese phrases to connect well with the locals.

Budget-friendly tip: fly to Hong Kong and take a high-speed train to reach your final destination, saving you over half the cost of a direct flight to the Chinese mainland.

Remember that foreigners visiting both the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong need to apply for a separate visa for each.