Entry & transit
240-hour transit looks possible. Verify with airline.
United States passport · SFO → PVG → ICN · 119h in China.
Mobile data
No China-ready data plan for arrival.
Your phone supports eSIM, so you can install a plan before departure.
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OpenPayment
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before departure.
Card backup helps, but small vendors often expect mobile payment.
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OpenFirst-night hotel
First-night hotel is not confirmed.
Shanghai is a strong first city, but the first hotel should explicitly accept foreign passports.
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OpenArrival transport
Late arrival at PVG: plan first transfer.
After late evening, metro and express-train options can be limited. Plan taxi, Didi, or hotel transfer.
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