Fuzhou Fujian, China Travel Guide
Follow this timeline for efficient trip planning.
Organize your trip for a smooth experience.
Put in for your Chinese visa; allow ample time.
Book international flights, major train tickets, and main accommodation.
See a travel physician for vaccinations and medications.
Confirm all reservations for flights, hotels, and tours.
Set up and test your VPN; get necessary apps.
Learn basic Mandarin phrases and arrange travel insurance.
Confirm mobile payment apps linked to an international card.
Pack according to climate; notify your bank about your trip.
Arrange house/pet sitting; copy all important documents.
Important reservations for a seamless journey.
In-depth knowledge and home security.
Make sure all documents are ready for your journey.
Almost everything in China is paid via WeChat Pay or Alipay. Set them up and link an international card PRIOR to your arrival.
Smooth transition once you reach Fuzhou.
Clear immigration and customs procedures.
Pick up your luggage.
Find your pre-booked-booked transportation, or find a taxi, airport bus, or metro connection.
Set up your local SIM card (if not using an eSIM).
Activate your mobile payment apps (WeChat Pay, Alipay) if not already done.
Confirm VPN functionality.
Check into your lodging and settle in.
Familiarize yourself with accommodations' services.
Familiarize yourself with immediate surroundings: ATMs, stores.
Understand public transport stops near your hotel.
Exchange some cash or withdraw from an ATM.
Remember mobile payment should be dominant.
Use direction apps to plan routes from your hotel to attractions efficiently.
Smooth departure from Fuzhou.
Final checks for your journey home.
Confirm all departure information and enjoy your journey home. Have a pleasant trip.
Make sure to account for rush hour travel to the airport or bus station.
