China

Government advisories

• ☐ United Kingdom: level 1/4
• ☐ Canada: level 2/4 — Exercise a high degree of caution

Health notices

• ☐ Global Measles (level 1)

Practical

• ☐ Plug type A/I, 220V — bring an adapter if yours differs
• ☐ Drives on the right
• ☐ Emergency (police): 110
• ☐ Emergency (ambulance): 120
• ☐ Emergency (fire): 119

Laws that could get a tourist arrested

• ☐ Political and Drug Involvement — Engaging in political activity or drugs can lead to serious legal problems. Avoid these areas to stay out of trouble with authorities.
• ☐ Exit Bans — Chinese dual citizens and those of Chinese heritage may be subject to exit bans. These are used to compel cooperation with government investigations or to pressure relatives.
• ☐ Arbitrary Enforcement — Freedoms regarding speech, information, and religion are curtailed and enforcement is arbitrary. If you run afoul of the government, punishments include extrajudicial detention and the death penalty.

Before you go

General trip-prep, not specific to China — the same short list applies anywhere.

• ☐ Register with your embassy's traveler program if one exists
• ☐ Check your passport's validity and blank-page requirements on your destination's official entry-rules page
• ☐ Photograph/screenshot your passport, visa, and travel insurance documents
• ☐ Download offline maps for your destination
• ☐ Confirm your bank/card issuer knows you're traveling
• ☐ Check whether your phone plan needs a travel add-on or a local SIM