Your phone is not ready
Your mobile data, app downloads, and local alternatives should be prepared before arrival, when setup is still easy.
$49 for first-time China visitors
Land in China like you already have a local backup.
A practical pre-arrival check for your phone, payments, transport, hotel arrival, and first 24 hours, so you are ready to pay, navigate, and communicate when you arrive.
Phone readiness
Payment app guidance
Airport-to-hotel plan
3-hour landing window
China is easy once the first layer is handled.
Most first-time visitors do not fail because they picked the wrong attraction. They get stressed when the local systems do not work the way they expected.
Your payment app fails
Installing an app is not the same as being able to pay at a restaurant, taxi, convenience store, or metro gate.
Your map points you wrong
Google Maps can be unreliable in China. You need the right local map and your destination saved in Chinese.
You cannot explain the basics
Food preferences, hotel addresses, taxi requests, and payment issues are easier with copy-paste Chinese phrases.
You arrive tired and hungry
The first night is not the time to research neighborhoods. You just need safe, simple nearby options.
You have no local fallback
A short scheduled landing window gives you backup during the moment when small issues feel biggest.
What the $49 check includes
This is a practical landing setup, not a full travel-planning package. The goal is to make your first 24 hours smooth.
Phone readiness
eSIM or international roaming options, everyday apps that may not work locally, key downloads before arrival, and local alternatives.
Payment setup guidance
Alipay and WeChat Pay foreign card walkthrough, common limits, fees to watch for, and cash fallback.
Essential China app check
DiDi, Amap/Gaode, Trip.com or 12306, translation app, and why Google Maps may be unreliable.
Airport-to-hotel plan
Arrival route, Chinese hotel address, and taxi card based on your flight and hotel.
First 24-hour basics
Food, convenience store, and coffee options near your hotel. No sightseeing itinerary included.
Landing support window
One scheduled 3-hour text support window based on your flight time, plus copy-paste Chinese phrase cards.
Clear scope, no surprise expectations.
The service is designed to be useful, focused, and easy to finish before you fly.
Included
- ✓Phone, internet, payment, and app readiness checklist
- ✓Airport-to-hotel route and Chinese taxi card
- ✓First-night basics near your hotel
- ✓Copy-paste Chinese phrases for common moments
- ✓One scheduled 3-hour landing support window
Not included
- ×Full itinerary planning or day-by-day sightseeing routes
- ×Ticket booking, payments, or purchases on your behalf
- ×Legal, immigration, or emergency professional advice
- ×In-person guiding, group tours, or transport operation
- ×24/7 standby or unlimited chat
Simple pricing for practical help.
Start with the landing check, or choose a lighter itinerary second opinion if you already have a plan.
Landing Check
$49flat
Best for first-time visitors who want to travel independently, but need the first 24 hours to feel less chaotic.
Refunds are available before delivery begins. Once your check is delivered, it is non-refundable. Flight-delay window adjustments are free when reasonable.
How it works
A small, practical workflow that does not require handing over passwords or account access.
Send your arrival basics
City, flight, hotel, phone model, contact method, and first-24-hour concerns through the intake questions. Please order at least 3-5 days before you fly.
Get your landing plan
You receive the app checklist, airport route, hotel taxi card, nearby essentials, and phrase cards.
Use your support window
Schedule one 3-hour text support window around your flight arrival for quick local assistance.
Ready to start
Copy the intake questions and send them to book.
Use these questions in email, WhatsApp, iMessage, or WeChat. The clearer the arrival details, the faster the check can be delivered.
Email your completed intake to yourfirstchina@gmail.com first. Payment details are shared after scope confirmation.
Your arrival details are used only to prepare your check and deleted after your trip. I never ask for card numbers, passwords, or account logins.
FAQ
Short answers for the common questions travelers ask before booking.
Do you install apps for me?
No. You keep control of your phone and accounts. I guide you through the setup and common failure points.
Can you guarantee every app works?
No third-party app can be guaranteed. The value is checking likely issues early and preparing backup options.
Is this a full itinerary?
No. It covers arrival and first-24-hour basics. A written Plan Review / Second Opinion is available separately.
Can you pay for things for me?
No. I do not make purchases or payments on your behalf. I can guide you while you use your own apps.
What if my flight is delayed?
The landing window can be adjusted when reasonable. Extra standby time can be added if the delay is large.
Which cities are best?
The check works best for Shanghai and Beijing arrivals. More cities coming soon.
Do not make your first hour in China the hardest hour of the trip.
Get the boring but crucial setup handled before you fly: phone, payment, maps, transport, hotel arrival, and first-night basics.