Save names and addresses in Chinese
Save the Chinese names of your hotel, railway station and main meeting points alongside their English names. A map pin or written address is often more useful than trying to pronounce an unfamiliar place name. Keep an offline copy and, for a hotel, ask for a contact card. Show the full address before a journey so that similarly named places are not confused.
Prepare translation tools and a connection plan
Set up your preferred translation tool and download supported offline resources before departure. Test voice and camera translation, but check important details with a person rather than relying on an automated result alone. Decide how your phone will connect in China and whether your usual number can receive verification messages. Carry a charger and keep essential information available without mobile data.
Communicate dietary and accessibility needs clearly
Write down food allergies, dietary restrictions and access needs in advance, ideally in a form you can show staff. Do not assume that a dish description guarantees the absence of an ingredient or that every venue is accessible. Confirm essential requirements with your planner and the relevant provider. For medical needs, prepare your own appropriate professional guidance and emergency contacts before travel.
Agree how local support will work
Ask which language services are included, at which points they are available and how to reach the local contact. The client services allow discussion of translation assistance or translation-device rental, depending on the chosen package. This should not be read as a promise of a personal guide throughout every journey. Agree meeting points and contact methods before each transfer or visit.
Plan your China journey
Tell us your dates, group size, interests and budget to discuss a suitable route.
