Solo in China? Add the independent China travel checklist. Our solo travel guide and safe accommodation guide add route logistics and booking tips beyond this checklist. Get travel insurance with medical coverage before you fly.
Hotel safety
- Portable door lock or door-stop alarm for extra security from inside.
- Avoid ground-floor rooms when you can choose at check-in.
- Privacy rule: never say your room number aloud in the lobby. Book vetted hotels with strong reviews.
Digital safety
- Share Location enabled (live location shared with 1–2 trusted contacts).
- Photos of all documents (passport, visa, insurance) saved to yourself in a messenger app.
- Medical ID filled in on your phone (blood type, allergies, emergency contacts visible without unlocking).
City safety
- Split your money: main card hidden deep; second card in pocket with a small balance for daily purchases.
- Offline map loaded with pins (hotel, embassy, safe areas). Set up an eSIM before leaving the airport.
- Crossbody bag (harder to snatch than a single-shoulder bag).
Prep your phone with the smartphone checklist and verify documents in the pre-trip documents list.
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