Miscellaneous

• Do I need to register with the police if I'm staying at a hotel, or does that rule only apply if I'm staying with friends?
• I plan to do some shopping in Xiamen, Fujian province. If I use the instant tax refund service there, do I have to leave China from Xiamen, or can I depart from another city?
• Can I get my tax refund in downtown Beijing instead of at the airport?
• Do I need to carry my passport with me at all times while staying or residing in China?
• Besides cash, are there any other options for receiving my tax refunds?
• Can I get a tax refund in a hotel in Shanghai?
• I plan to visit Sichuan province and then Shaanxi province. Can I complete the final customs check for all my tax-refunded purchases at the airport in Shaanxi when leaving China?
• Can I fill out the required entry information online?
• How can foreigners apply for a SIM card and choose a suitable mobile communication service plan in China?
• Are there any convenience stores in China where I can buy everyday items?