Arrival Process
- Disembark: Follow the yellow signs for "Arrivals".
- Customs: Proceed through the "All other passports" lane.
- Baggage: After border control, follow the yellow signs for "Baggage Reclaim".
- Locate Belt: Check the flight information screens to find your corresponding luggage belt number.
- Exit: Collect your luggage and head towards the "Exit".
- Customs Declaration: If you have no prohibited items, walk through the Green Channel ("Nothing to Declare").
- Transport: Follow signs for your chosen transportation method to your final destination.
- Final Exit: Smooth arrival!
Travel Essentials & Tips
Essential Apps
Essential Apps
Essential Apps
- Navigation: Trainline (train tickets), TfL Go (London Underground/Official Maps), Google Maps (Offline maps available), Uber/Bolt (Ride-hailing).
- Dining: Tripadvisor (Reviews and reservations), Uber Eats (Food delivery).
- Translation: Google Translate (Supports voice and text translation).
Currency
Essential Apps
Essential Apps
- Exchange Rate: Download the XE Currency APP for real-time rates.
- Cards: It is recommended to carry UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard, and Contactless cards.
- Cash: Prepare £200 - £300 per person, preferably in small denominations (£5, £10, £20). Please make an appointment with your bank in China in advance for currency exchange.
Documents
Essential Apps
Electronics
- Passport & Visa: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Itinerary: Printed/digital copies of flight tickets and hotel/Airbnb bookings.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) + small amount of GBP cash (some small shops are cash only).
- Backups: Scanned copies of your passport bio-page and visa, plus a photocopy of your ID card.
Electronics
Weather & Dressing
Electronics
- Devices: Phone, iPad (download offline maps and apps in advance).
- Power: Power bank + UK Plug Adapter (Type G).
- Cables: Charging cables and a multi-port charger or power strip for multiple devices.
- Camera: Camera, spare batteries, and charger.
Communication
Weather & Dressing
Weather & Dressing
- Options: Roaming, Data SIM cards, portable Wi-Fi, or local SIM cards.
- Suggestions: Buying a data roaming card in China is cost-effective. Alternatively, rent a portable Wi-Fi device (remember to keep it charged) or buy a local UK SIM card (may require ID registration).
Weather & Dressing
Weather & Dressing
Weather & Dressing
- Spring/Autumn (10°C - 15°C): Trench coats, sweaters, waterproof jackets, long-sleeved shirts, casual trousers.
- Summer (15°C - 25°C): T-shirts, light trousers, light jackets, sun hat, sunglasses.
- Winter (2°C - 8°C): Heavy coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves, hats.
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contacts
- Emergency Services: 999 (Emergency) / 101 (Non-emergency).
- Global Consular Protection (24h): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308.
- Chinese Embassy in the UK (Consular Protection): +44-7536174940.