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Parcel Help in China
A parcel problem usually needs the sender, courier and receiving address to agree on the next step.
How to Change a Parcel Delivery Address in China After Shipping
Contact the sender or courier as soon as you discover the address is wrong.
Receiving or Managing a Parcel in China Without a Chinese Phone Number
Check with the seller and receiving hotel or recipient before shipping: they may be able to provide an authorized local contact for delivery.
How to Contact a Chinese Courier From Abroad
Start with the carrier’s official tracking or support channel and the seller who booked the shipment.
How to Call a Hotel in China From Abroad
Find the hotel’s official full telephone number or use your booking platform’s property contact channel.
How to Book a Restaurant in China From Abroad
Contact the restaurant directly with the city, date, time and party size, and ask whether a reservation is available.
How to Send Food, Cake or a Gift to Someone in China From Abroad
Confirm the recipient’s city, complete Chinese address and availability before choosing a local merchant.
Lost Something in a DiDi or Taxi in China? What to Do
Open the completed trip in the app you used and look for its lost-item or support option as soon as possible.
How to Arrange a Factory Visit in China
Ask the supplier to confirm the exact factory address, host, visit date and purpose before you book transport.
Essential Apps Before Visiting China
Set up the apps you’ll rely on for maps, messaging, payments, transport, and translation before you arrive.
Paying in China as a Foreigner
A practical setup and backup plan for Alipay, WeChat Pay, foreign cards, cash, and payment failures.
Taking Trains and Taxis in China
Understand tickets, station checks, ride-hailing, addresses, and what to do when plans change.
China Business Trip Checklist
Prepare contacts, meetings, factory visits, communication, transport, files, and contingency plans.
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