Appendix

Calendar January 1, 2025
Appendix, Practical Information, Phone Numbers, Transit Cards, Luggage, Budget, App Recommendations
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Appendix#

Common Phone Numbers#

Emergency Numbers#

  • Police: 110
  • Medical Emergency: 120
  • Fire: 119
  • Traffic Accident: 122
  • Directory Assistance: 114

Tourism Services#

  • Tourism Complaint Hotline: 12301
  • Consumer Complaint Hotline: 12315
  • Price Report Hotline: 12358

Common Services#

  • Weather Forecast: 12121
  • Highway Rescue: 12122
  • Express Service: Customer service numbers of express companies

Subway/Bus Card Purchase Guide#

Major City Transit Cards#

  • Beijing: Yikatong (usable for subway and bus)
  • Shanghai: Transportation Card (usable for subway, bus, and taxi)
  • Guangzhou: Yangchengtong (usable for subway and bus)
  • Shenzhen: Shenzhentong (usable for subway and bus)

Purchase Methods#

  • Subway Stations: Ticket windows at major subway stations
  • Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and other convenience stores
  • Online Purchase: Some cities support online purchase and recharge

Usage Tips#

  • Recommended to purchase transit cards for convenience
  • Understand refund policies and deposit regulations
  • Pay attention to card balance, recharge in time

Travel Luggage and Medical Equipment Checklist#

Essential Items#

  • Documents: Passport, visa, ID card, driver’s license
  • Electronic Devices: Mobile phone, charger, power bank, adapter plug
  • Clothing: Prepare appropriate clothing according to season and destination
  • Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, shampoo, etc.

Medical Equipment#

  • Common Medications: Cold medicine, fever reducer, pain reliever, antidiarrheal
  • First Aid Supplies: Band-aids, disinfectant, bandages
  • Special Medications: Personal prescription medications, anti-allergy medications
  • Protective Items: Masks, sunscreen, mosquito repellent

Other Recommendations#

  • Prepare clothing according to destination climate
  • Carry appropriate cash and bank cards
  • Prepare translation apps and offline maps
  • Understand local laws, regulations, and taboos

Reference Budget Template#

Accommodation Budget#

  • Budget: 100-200 yuan/night
  • Mid-range: 200-500 yuan/night
  • Luxury: 500+ yuan/night

Dining Budget#

  • Budget: 50-100 yuan/day
  • Mid-range: 100-200 yuan/day
  • Luxury: 200+ yuan/day

Transportation Budget#

  • High-Speed Rail: Depending on distance, generally 200-800 yuan/trip
  • Flights: Depending on route, generally 500-2000 yuan/trip
  • Urban Transportation: 20-50 yuan/day

Ticket Budget#

  • Ordinary Attractions: 50-200 yuan/person
  • Famous Attractions: 200-500 yuan/person
  • Special Attractions: 500+ yuan/person

Online Maps/App Recommendations#

Map Apps#

  • Amap: Domestic navigation, detailed route planning, real-time traffic updates
  • Baidu Maps: Domestic navigation, rich information, supports offline maps
  • Google Maps: Commonly used by foreign tourists, but requires VPN, not recommended to rely on

Translation Apps#

  • Youdao Translator: Chinese-English translation, supports voice and photo translation
  • Google Translate: Multi-language translation, supports offline use
  • Baidu Translate: Chinese-English translation, comprehensive functions

Payment Apps#

  • WeChat Pay: Most commonly used payment method in China, requires binding bank card
  • Alipay: Commonly used payment method in China, rich functions

Travel Apps#

  • Ctrip: Hotel, flight, and attraction ticket booking
  • Qunar: Travel product search and price comparison
  • Dianping: Restaurant and attraction reviews and recommendations
  • Mafengwo: Travel guides and travelogue sharing

Transportation Apps#

  • 12306: Official high-speed rail ticket booking APP, requires real-name authentication
  • Didi Chuxing: Ride-hailing service
  • Amap Taxi: Taxi service
  • Mobike/Hellobike: Shared bicycles, need to download corresponding APP

Other Practical Information#

Time Zone#

  • China uniformly uses Beijing Time (UTC+8)
  • Western regions like Xinjiang actually operate 2 hours later than Beijing time

Voltage and Sockets#

  • Voltage: 220V, Frequency: 50Hz
  • Sockets: Two-pin round plug or three-pin round plug
  • Recommended to bring adapter plug

Tipping#

  • Tipping is not mandatory in China
  • Some high-end restaurants may charge service fees
  • Taxis generally do not require tips

Drinking Water#

  • Recommended to drink bottled water or boiled water
  • Avoid drinking tap water directly
  • Pay attention to water source hygiene