Taizhou Zhejiang, China Travel Guide
Organize your preparations into a timeline to manage tasks effectively.
A structured timeline helps manage all essential arrangements for your journey.
Apply for your China visa. This process takes time, including potential in-person appointments.
Check your passport. Valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date and two blank visa pages.
Book international flights to China (e.g., to Hangzhou or Shanghai).
Purchase domestic airfare or high-speed train tickets within China, especially for popular routes.
Book all your accommodation in Taizhou and any day trip locations.
Download VPN (install and test!), WeChat, Alipay, Didi Chuxing, The Baidu maps app navigation/Gaode Maps, Pleco.
Reconfirm all your flight, train, hotel, and tour bookings.
Pack climate-proper clothing and activity-specific gear.
Secure your home, arrange pet or plant care, pause mail deliveries.
Secure these items far in advance of your travel.
Insights for a smoother journey.
Steps for home security before you leave.
Travel insurance is critical. World Nomads offers policies covering medical emergencies, cancelled trips, and misplaced baggage. Purchase a rule that suits your travel plans.
Steps for a smooth arrival and settling into Taizhou.
Clear immigration and customs procedures. Have your passport and visa ready.
Collect your luggage.
Locate your reserved-arranged transport or the airport/train station shuttle bus. Avoid unlicensed solicitors.
Purchase a local SIM card (if not pre-arranged) for staying connected.
Activate your VPN to access international apps and services.
Learn about the immediate surroundings near your accommodation.
Exchange a small amount of cash at the airport or withdraw from an ATM upon arrival.
Have some local currency for immediate needs.
Use mobile payment apps (Alipay/WeChat Pay) for most initial purchases, if set up.
Chinese society is largely cashless.
Use authorized airport cabs, pre-booked transfers, or shuttle to the airport buses.
If using DiDi, ensure your app is working and you have a Chinese person phone number.
Upon arrival, prioritize setting up your local SIM card and VPN to maintain communication. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the area surrounding your accommodation.
Prepare for your departure to ensure a stress-free exit from Taizhou.
Allow ample time for your journey home.
Utilize packing organizers from Eagle Creek to maximize space and keep your belongings tidy.
This strategy makes your return journey as organized as the arrival.
