Before your first trip to China
Prepare your phone
for China.
Choose how you’ll get online, set up payments, and save the details you’ll need to reach your hotel. Start before you fly.
Start with the checklist, then read the connection guide for your devices.
Read before departure
Plan your connection and arrival.
Before you fly: your China preparation checklist
Set up your connection and payments, contact your hotel, and check that your arrival details open offline.
Plan your internet connection for China
Choose a connection plan for a phone-only trip, a laptop, or hotel Wi-Fi, and know where a VPN fits.
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Three tasks before departure
What to get ready.
Choose your mobile connection
Compare your carrier’s China roaming plan with a travel SIM or eSIM. Include hotspot use if you’re bringing a laptop.
Set up payments and contacts
Add a supported card to your chosen payment app and send your host a message before you leave.
Save your hotel address
Keep the Chinese address, booking confirmation, and arrival route on your phone. Open them once with Wi-Fi and mobile data off.