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Know what to do next.

Use a few details to build a checklist you can take with you. Each task includes a completion check and a fallback.

Your travel plans

Date undecided

You can leave any field blank or undecided. No name, email or document number is needed.

Arrival date (optional)Entry city / regionAre you visiting Yunnan?Who is travelling?Phone and connectivity preparationPayment preparationAccommodation registration categoryPassport country / region (optional)

This site does not determine entry eligibility. Check the requirements for your complete itinerary with official sources. Selecting a ready option does not automatically tick any task.

Your action checklist

Save and export

A tick records that you have prepared according to the checks below. It does not mean an official application has been approved or a booking confirmed.

Check your own entry procedure

To check

Your route, documents and port of entry affect the applicable requirements

Do this now: Check official requirements for your complete itinerary and save the evidence you need
Completion check: You have checked official requirements and necessary documents for your own circumstances
If you run into trouble: If unsure, ask the relevant embassy or consulate, or call 12367

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Save the official arrival-card link

To arrange

Prepare your first-night address and arrival details in advance

Do this now: Use the free official service if you need to fill it in
Completion check: You have completed the applicable form or understand the alternatives at the port of entry
If you run into trouble: If you cannot complete it in advance, follow instructions for the devices or paper cards at the port of entry

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Check your phone, connectivity and verification codes

To check

Internet access and receiving verification codes may require different features

Do this now: Check compatibility and coverage with the device maker or carrier, and save essential information
Completion check: You have checked your device and plan, plus recovery and backup options
If you run into trouble: Without a connection, use your downloaded address text and ask your host for help

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Prepare payment and backup methods

To check

Linking an account does not guarantee payment will work at every merchant

Do this now: Follow the provider's preparation instructions and check verification requirements
Completion check: You have prepared a payment method and a backup that suits you
If you run into trouble: Read the specific error and contact the provider; use an available lawful alternative

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Ask your accommodation about registration

To check

The accommodation category and reception arrangements need confirmation

Do this now: First confirm whether the accommodation is a hotel or another type of residence; its name does not determine the category
Completion check: Your host has clearly confirmed the category, responsibilities and arrival arrangements
If you run into trouble: If you need help, call 12367 or consult a local service counter

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Check the station on your ticket and travel document

To arrange

A city may have several railway stations

Do this now: For rail travel, check the date, train number, station name and document against your ticket
Completion check: You have checked the details for your actual train journey; leave this unticked if you have no rail journey
If you run into trouble: If unsure, ask official station services. Do not treat an itinerary as a ticket

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Save your first-night Chinese address and arrival instructions

On arrival

You can show it directly to a driver or host on arrival

Do this now: Enter your confirmed accommodation address in My trip
Completion check: You have the actual Chinese street address and arrival instructions from your host
If you run into trouble: Ask your accommodation for the address if it is missing; do not guess from images or an English name

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Decide whether Yunnan belongs in your plans

To check

Activity locations and transport plans shape the trade-offs

Do this now: Compare a few areas, then check each actual connection
Completion check: You can explain the trade-offs of the areas you are considering; accommodation is still not arranged
If you run into trouble: Keep it as To check if information or requirements are incomplete; do not force a choice

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