Why it matters
- It gives you a real address for arrival forms and transport.
- It reduces late-night decision pressure.
- It is where foreign-passport check-in friction can show up first.
Setup support
The first hotel is part of your arrival plan.
Book the first night before you fly, save the address in Chinese, and confirm foreign-passport check-in when possible.
Quick first-night decision.
Use this only if you want a simple answer on whether your first hotel is reliable enough for arrival day.
First-night decision helperBooking, passport check-in, and late arrival
Fix before arrival