Transport Guide
Complete guide for getting around China
Stages 4-7: Arrival to Inter-city Transport
Airport arrival, local transport, and inter-city travel options
Immigration Control
Present passport and completed arrival card to immigration officer.
📋 Steps
- 1.Fill out arrival card (provided on plane)
- 2.Queue at passport control
- 3.Present passport + visa + arrival card
- 4.Fingerprints may be scanned
- 5.Officer may ask basic questions
- 6.Receive entry stamp in passport
📋 Steps
Baggage Claim
Collect your luggage from the designated carousel.
📋 Steps
- 1.Check screen for flight number
- 2.Find your carousel number
- 3.Wait for luggage to appear
- 4.Check tags match your destination
- 5.Report damaged/missing luggage immediately
- 6.Keep baggage receipt until exit
📋 Steps
Customs Declaration
Go through customs with goods to declare if carrying restricted items.
📋 Steps
- 1.Green channel: Nothing to declare
- 2.Red channel: Items to declare
- 3.Carry cash over 20,000 RMB? Declare it
- 4.Know restricted items list
- 5.Duty-free allowances apply
- 6.Keep purchase receipts for proof
📋 Steps
💡 Pro Tips
- •Keep arrival card safe - you will need it for emigration
- •Use Didi app for airport pickup - cheaper than taxi queue
- •Airport WiFi usually available - connect before buying SIM
📱Transport & Navigation Apps
Essential apps for getting around China
Book taxis, private cars, and rides with English interface. Supports international credit cards and English destination input.
Navigate with turn-by-turn directions in English. Search places using English. Works offline with download.
Easy train ticket booking with English interface. Supports international credit cards.
High-precision navigation, real-time traffic updates, and walking directions. Popular among locals.
Scan QR codes to enter metro stations in Shanghai and other cities. Links to Alipay/WeChat Pay.
💡Download before arriving—app stores may be restricted.