Land → passport scanned → SIM on → Alipay working → hotel address screenshot → dinner. That sequence covers 90% of day-one disasters; the rest can wait until breakfast.
Tap each step as you complete it. Your progress is saved on this device — close the page and it’ll still be here.
1 Right after landing 0–30 min
2 Getting to the city
3 Hotel check-in
4 First meal & ride
5 Sleep & next morning
You’re set. Phone charged, payments live, door key in hand — enjoy China.