Versioning

Update Log

Track what changed in the DayOne China kit, what was checked, and when the current version was last reviewed.

Current version: v1.0.1 · Last checked: 2026-05-21 · Independent guide

v1.0.1

First complete user-ready release

  • Setup sequence completed: 7 days before China, 48 hours before China, boarding day, and landing first hour.
  • Connect section completed: internet plan, SIM/eSIM check links, China maps reality check, translation, plugs, power banks, and phone failure backup.
  • Payment section completed: Alipay, WeChat Pay, TourCard optional backup, cash/card backup, payment failure playbook, and payment phrases.
  • Ride and check-in sections completed: airport cards, DiDi, taxi, metro, 12306 train/passport guide, online arrival card, hotel check-in, and accommodation registration.
  • Printable backup system, official links sheet, QR/visible URL backups, source ledger, and fake-site warnings added.

Sources checked include NIA, State Council, Alipay+, Alipay provider terms, Bank of Shanghai provider terms, official airport/city pages, DiDi app listing, 12306, CAAC, Electrical Safety First, travel advisory, Shanghai International Services, Apple Support, and eSIM provider pages.

Why updates matter

Payment apps, transport apps, airport pickup points, arrival-card pages, and official links can change. The kit uses visible versioning and a source ledger so travelers can see what was checked and when. Always verify critical requirements with official sources before traveling.