Yancheng Jiangsu, China Travel Guide
Organize your planning into a chronological timeline for efficient task management.
Follow this guide to organize your pre-travel tasks.
Start your Chinese visa application process. This requires time.
Verify your passport. It needs at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay and two blank visa pages.
Begin researching international flights to China and domestic connections to Yancheng. Book your main hotels now, especially for peak season.
Fasten all hotel bookings, high-speed train tickets, and any domestic flights.
Obtain comprehensive travel insurance. (World Nomads)
Install and configure your VPN (NordVPN), WeChat, Alipay, Didi Chuxing, and map apps. Start learning basic Chinese phrases.
Begin packing. Double-check all flight, hotel, and tour reservations.
Notify your bank and credit card companies of travel dates. Photocopy/digitize passport, visa, insurance, and reservations.
Secure your home: lock windows, set alarms. Arrange for mail and pet care if needed. Charge all electronic devices.
These specific bookings require early arrangements for a smooth trip.
Gathering knowledge beforehand enriches your travel experience.
Steps to manage your home for peace of mind while away.
Prepare a physical folder for all printed documents and a digital folder on your phone and cloud storage for digital copies. This organization fosters peace of mind.
These steps ease your shift from arrival to your Yancheng accommodation.
Follow procedures (passport, visa, entry card, fingerprints) and customs (declare items if needed).
If you procured a local SIM, activate it. If using an eSIM, ensure network connection.
Find the designated space for airport shuttle buses, taxis, or Didi pickups.
Briefly orient yourself using your map application to confirm your route to the city.
Exchange a small amount of foreign currency or withdraw RMB from an ATM for initial expenses.
Acquire bottled water for immediate consumption; tap water is not suitable for drinking.
Utilize official taxi stands at the airport or train station.
Have your hotel address written in Chinese for the driver.
Book a Didi via the app for convenience, especially if language is a barrier.
Confirm your pick-up location accurately on the app.
Airport/train station shuttle buses offer an economical route to various city points.
Confirm the route and drop-off points relative to your accommodation.
Have your hotel address written in Mandarin characters on your phone or a piece of paper. This aids taxi drivers and locals in understanding your destination.
Prepare for your departure efficiently for a stress-free journey home.
A final check of your travel plans.
Confirm your departure flight or train schedule the day before you leave.
Reserve extra time to arrive at the airport or station to avoid rushing.
