Entry
Direct answer
Check official customs rules before packing anything that could be restricted, declarable, medical, food-related, high-value, professional, or intended for resale. When unsure, declare or remove the item rather than guessing at the airport.
Editorial check
This answer stays short so a traveler can act quickly, then points back to the fuller guide and the official checks that may change before departure.
Official China Customs guidance, airline rules, prescription or medical documentation, destination-specific restrictions, and current declaration-channel instructions.
Action path
A practical answer should leave the traveler with a few moves they can actually make before the trip or at the point of friction.
Check passport, purpose, stay length, and route before booking aggressively.
Use official immigration, embassy, consulate, or visa-center sources for the final answer.
Keep arrival documents, hotel address, onward proof, and payment setup connected.
Answer hub
Cluster pages help travelers move through related questions without losing the thread.
Related guides
Use these pages when the traveler needs the longer context, product path, or supporting decision.
Related answers
These answers share the same practical intent and help search users move sideways without restarting.
Next move
Read enough to make the decision smaller, then open the checklist, search a specific question, choose a setup tool, or share the page with the person planning with you.
Use the checklist when the question has shifted from research to preparation.
Search by the actual problem: Alipay, eSIM, transit visa, first transfer, vegetarian food, or a city name.
Open recommendations when the task is clear enough for a short list to be useful.