Jingdezhen Jiangxi, China Travel Guide
These steps ensure you are fully prepared before you depart.
Plan your trip effectively with this structured timeline.
Check passport validity (6+ months) and begin visa application process. Allow ample time.
Research and purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Consider World Nomads.
Book international and domestic flights, high-speed train tickets, and main accommodation.
Refine itinerary, including day trips and workshops. Verify all bookings.
Inform bank of travel dates. Download essential apps (Didi, Baidu Maps) and set up VPN.
Make photocopies and digital copies of all important documents. Store separately.
Review packing list for climate-appropriate clothing. Fill prescriptions, pack a Basic first aid kit.
Confirm correct power adapter for China (Type A, C, I). Obtain a small amount of Chinese Yuan.
Arrange for mail/pet care. Create a list of emergency contacts, including your embassy.
Secure your home and notify others of your travel plans.
Speak with a travel medicine specialist about required and recommended vaccinations (e.g., Hepatitis A, Typhoid, routine boosters). Discuss any existing medical conditions and obtain doctor's notes for prescription medications.
These are the first steps on arrival in China and then in Jingdezhen.
Present your passport and visa. Fill out an arrival card and declare any required items at customs.
Use an ATM or currency exchange for cash. Activate your local SIM card or eSIM for data access.
Connect to Wi-Fi/data. Confirm onward travel to Jingdezhen. Purchase bottled water and immediate necessities.
Adhere to signs for airport shuttle buses to reach city centers or transfer points.
Use licensed taxis or the Didi app for direct travel to your Jingdezhen accommodation.
Have your hotel address written in Mandarin characters for taxi drivers.
Have small notes ready for initial taxi fares or street food vendors.
Exchange currency at airport kiosks or withdraw from ATMs.
Link your international card to WeChat Pay or Alipay as soon as possible for cashless transactions.
Most local transactions happen via these apps.
Ensure your local SIM or eSIM is active, or connect to airport/hotel Wi-Fi to use your essential apps.
This helps with navigation and communication.
Connect to Wi-Fi/Data immediately upon arrival to use your maps and communication apps effectively. Confirm your onward trip information to Jingdezhen, whether by domestic flight or train.
Prepare for your departure from Jingdezhen and your go back home.
China has a limited tax refund scheme for foreign tourists. While not widely applicable to artisan ceramic purchases, you can inquire about it for significant purchases made at major department stores.
Before you go home, take photos of your luggage contents. This helps with insurance claims if luggage is lost or damaged.
It provides a visual record of your belongings for easier documentation.
