Nationwide essentials · Leaving China
Prepare for Departure
Flight deadlines, packing, documents, batteries and last-day backups.
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Write down three deadlines, not just the flight time
Save the operating airline's latest check-in/bag-drop closing time, the gate closing time and your planned arrival at the correct terminal. These are different times. Count backwards for transport, terminal walking and any tax-refund work. A universal 'arrive two hours early' rule is not a substitute for your carrier's instructions.
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The evening-before departure bundle
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Plan the last day before it becomes rushed
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Last-day problems to resolve before leaving the hotel
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Choose the next departure task
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