Bozhou Anhui, China Travel Guide
Useful for communication, social media, and mobile payments.
Another widely used mobile payment platform for transactions.
China's leading ride-sharing app, with an English interface.
Accurate navigation apps for China, providing real-time transport information.
An offline Chinese dictionary and charm recognition tool.
Connect with NordVPN for international sites and apps. Set it up before arrival.
Book hotels, flights, and train tickets within China, with an English interface.
Websites for visa requirements and application processes.
Websites like China Highlights, Lonely Planet, and Rough Guides for broader information.
Trip.com, Booking.com, and Agoda assist in booking accommodation and travel.
General China guidebooks like "Lonely Planet China" could include parts on Anhui Province. Local maps in Chinese can be obtained upon arrival.
Books on the Three Kingdoms period ("Romance of the Three Kingdoms"), Cao Cao, Hua Tuo, or Traditional Chinese Medicine history offer rich context.
Language apps like Duolingo or Memrise are valuable. Consider online Mandarin courses for structured learning.
Inform your bank and credit card companies of your travel plans. Set up WeChat Pay and Alipay with linked international credit cards.
Download essential apps like WeChat, Alipay, Didi Chuxing, The Baidu maps app. Set up a VPN before departure.
Learn basic Mandarin phrases (greetings, thanks, directions). Translation apps are also very valuable.
Always keep digital and physical copies of your passport, visa, and key contacts stored separately from the originals.
Acquire souvenirs well before your departure to avoid rush.
Verify Chinese customs regulations for items, especially herbs; check your home country's import rules.
China Post or international couriers can arrange shipping; consider shipping time for gifts.
China has a VAT refund scheme for tourists, generally applying to designated stores and specific international airports.
Ask if a store participates in the VAT refund scheme and understand document requirements. Keep all receipts.
Spend any remaining the local money or exchange it before leaving the country.
Give yourself plenty of time to travel from your lodging to the airport or train station, factoring in potential traffic.
Arrive 2-3 hours before an international flight, 1.5-2 hours for a domestic flight. For high-speed trains, 30-60 minutes is usually sufficient.
Pack your belongings, verifying no prohibited items are in your carry-on. Reconfirm return flight or train details.
A well-prepared departure leaves you with positive lasting memories and anticipation for your next journey.
