Travel Notes

Travel Guide for Sichuan

Welcome tourists from Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam! To make your trip to Sichuan more smooth and enjoyable, please read the following travel tips.

✅ Before You Travel (Passport, Visa, Insurance)

✅ Weather & What to Wear

✅ Currency & Payment

✅ Communication & Internet

✅ Immigration & Customs

✅ Transportation

✅ Safety & Health

🛂 1. Before You Travel

📌 Passport & Visa

• Passport Validity: Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has enough blank pages.

• Visa Requirements: Tourists from Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam need to enter China with a valid Chinese tourist visa (L visa). It is recommended to apply for the visa 1 month in advance.

📌 Travel Insurance

• We recommend that tourists purchase an international travel insurance from their home country before departure to obtain more comprehensive medical and accident coverage.

• The travel insurance coverage within China is relatively low. It is recommended to choose an insurance plan that covers medical treatment, baggage loss, travel cancellation, etc.

🌦️ 2. Weather & What to Wear

Sichuan has distinct four seasons, and different seasons are suitable for different types of clothing:

Season	Month	Average Temperature	Suggested Clothing
Spring	March - May	10-22°C	Light long-sleeved clothes, jackets, comfortable walking shoes
Summer	June - August	22-35°C	Breathable summer clothes, sun protection items
Autumn	September - November	10-25°C	Light jackets, long-sleeved shirts
Winter	December - February	0-12°C	Down jackets, thermal underwear

 🔹 Additional Reminder:

• The temperature difference in high-altitude areas such as Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong is relatively large. It is recommended to carry a thick coat with you.

• During the rainy season (June - September), it is recommended to carry a raincoat or a folding umbrella.

💰 3. Currency & Payment

The Chinese yuan (CNY) is the official currency of China. In Sichuan, the main payment methods are as follows:

✅ Mobile Payment: Alipay and WeChat Pay are applicable to most merchants (some foreign bank cards can be bound).

✅ Cash Payment: Cash is still required for small transactions (such as roadside stalls, taxis).

✅ Credit Card: Visa/MasterCard can be used in some high-end hotels and large shopping malls, but it is not as popular as mobile payment.

✅ Currency Exchange Method: It is recommended to exchange Chinese yuan at the airport, bank or official exchange points. It is not recommended to exchange currency on the street.

🔹 Additional Reminder:

• Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit and Vietnamese dong cannot be directly consumed in Sichuan. Please exchange for Chinese yuan in advance.

• If you carry more than CNY 20,000 or the equivalent of USD 5,000 in cash, you need to declare it to the customs.

📶 4. Communication & Internet

In Sichuan, you can choose the following ways to stay connected to the Internet:

✅ SIM Card/Phone Card: It is recommended to purchase a travel SIM card from China Unicom or China Mobile, which supports data and calls.

✅ eSIM: Some mobile phones can use an international eSIM card without the need to replace the physical card.

✅ Wi-Fi: Hotels, cafes and shopping malls provide free Wi-Fi, but some require mobile phone verification (you can register with your passport).

✅ VPN (Bypassing Internet Restrictions): Some foreign social software in China (such as Facebook, LINE) is restricted. It is recommended to download a VPN application in advance.

🛂 5. Immigration & Customs

📌 Entry Requirements

✅ When entering the country, you need to submit your passport, visa, disembarkation card and undergo customs inspection.

✅ Filling out the Entry Form: You can fill it out in Chinese or English, and you need to accurately fill in the hotel address in Sichuan.

📌 Prohibited Items

❌ Meat, dairy products and plant seeds are not allowed to enter the country.

❌ More than 200 cigarettes and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages need to be declared.

❌ Drones: Flying is prohibited in some scenic areas. Please check in advance.

🚗 6. Transportation

In Sichuan, tourists can choose the following travel methods:

✅ High-speed Rail/EMU: You can take the high-speed rail from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, Mount Emei and other places, which is fast and comfortable.

✅ Subway/Bus: The subway lines in Chengdu are well-developed and suitable for traveling within the urban area.

✅ Taxi/Online Car-hailing: Didi is the main online car-hailing APP, and you can use Alipay or WeChat Pay.

✅ Car Rental: Foreign driver's licenses cannot be used directly. It is recommended to choose a chartered car service.

⚕️ 7. Safety & Health

📌 Travel Safety

✅ Sichuan is generally safe, but you need to pay attention to situations such as going out alone at night and being accosted by strangers.

✅ Keep your valuables safe and avoid carrying a large amount of cash.

📌 Medical Services

• It is recommended to go to a **Class III Grade A hospital (such as West China Hospital of Sichuan University)** for medical treatment, which provides better services.

• Altitude sickness may occur in high-altitude areas (such as Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong). Please prepare anti-altitude sickness drugs (such as Rhodiola rosea) in advance.

• Common cold medicine can be purchased at Chinese pharmacies, but a doctor's certificate is required for some prescription drugs.

📌 Final Tips

✅ Purchase international travel insurance before departure to ensure medical and accident coverage.

✅ Download Alipay/WeChat for easy payment and navigation.

✅ Learn basic Chinese phrases in advance, such as "Nǐ hǎo" and "Xièxiè".

✅ Respect local culture, such as taking off your hat when entering a temple and avoiding making loud noises.

📞 If you need help, please contact us. We provide multilingual customer service support!