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Plan a 2-week China itinerary through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai, with a Chongqing variation and a shorter 7-day option.

Plan 10 days in China with a Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an and Beijing route. Count transfer days and compare a slower three-city alternative.

A first-time China travel basics guide covering payment, passport hotel check-in, domestic flights, trains, luggage, food restrictions, phone setup and daily backups.

Set up foreign-card payments, understand verification and fees, and keep practical backups for everyday purchases in China.

How foreign visitors should prepare for hotel check-in in China, including passport registration, booking confirmation, late arrival risk and what to do if a hotel cannot process your stay.

A practical guide to China domestic flight power bank rules after the CCC mark enforcement notice, including what to check before security and what to replace before flying.

A practical China visitor guide for conference and event attendees, covering arrival day setup, payments, hotel passport check-in, transport, domestic flights and hosting resources.

How to handle luggage during China train station layovers, including left-luggage counters, lockers, nearby shops, timing risk and what to keep with you.

A practical China ordering card for vegetarian, vegan and food-restriction travelers, with Chinese phrases, what hidden ingredients to watch for and safer restaurant choices.

A first-time visitor guide to Chengdu food, covering hotpot, chuanchuan, noodles, street snacks, teahouses, spice levels, and how to build an easy food route without overpacking the day.

A practical Chengdu transport guide for first-time visitors, covering airport arrival choices, metro planning, taxis, the panda base, and transfers to Dujiangyan or Qingcheng Mountain.

A practical 3-day Chongqing itinerary for first-time visitors, balancing Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave, Liziba, old streets, hotpot, river views, and realistic buffer time.

A first-time visitor transport guide for Chongqing, covering metro and monorail planning, airport and rail-station transfers, taxis, station exits, elevation, and realistic route timing.

A practical Zhangjiajie 3-day itinerary for first-time visitors, balancing Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Wulingyuan hotel base choices and weather buffer time.

A Zhangjiajie first-time mistakes guide covering fog, rain, luggage, Wulingyuan hotel base choices, overpacked attraction lists and mountain-day pacing.

A Zhangjiajie local food guide for first-time visitors, covering sanxiaguo, cured meat, sour soup fish, spice levels, Wulingyuan meals and what to eat after mountain days.

A first-trip Zhangjiajie attractions guide comparing Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Baofeng Lake, Huanglong Cave, Golden Whip Stream and the Glass Bridge.

A Zhangjiajie transport guide for choosing between Zhangjiajie city, Wulingyuan, airport or railway station bases, with luggage and transfer planning tips.

Check the CCC mark, Wh rating and recall status before a China domestic flight. Carry power banks in hand luggage and ask the airline about devices over 100Wh.

In China, strict vegetarians should not rely on “no meat” alone. Check broth, oil, seasonings and small toppings, prepare a short Chinese vegetarian card, save restaurants before arrival and keep backup food for arrival and transfer days.