Hi Scarlett,

Thank you for your message. Regarding your question about filling out the address section of the arrival card in Beijing, please see the professional guidance below:

1. Basic Requirement
On the Chinese Arrival Card, the “Address in China” section only requires the full address of your first place of stay.
You do not need to list all the addresses from your entire itinerary.
Customs mainly care about where you will stay immediately upon arrival.

2. Address Entry Recommendation
If you plan to travel to other cities after staying in Beijing:
Please enter the English address of your hotel in Beijing for the first three nights.
Example: “Holiday Inn Beijing Downtown, No.1 XXXX Road, Beijing”
No need to mention your travel plans beyond Beijing.

3. If You Haven’t Booked a Hotel Yet
You may provide:

The reception address given by your travel agency, or

A local contact’s (friend or relative’s) permanent address (must be genuine)
Please do not make up a false address.

4. Travel Itinerary Management
China does not require a full travel plan upon entry.
However, we recommend keeping electronic copies of hotel bookings for later parts of your trip.
Hotels in each city will register your temporary stay as required.

5. Important Reminders

The address must be written in English or Pinyin

Make sure the first accommodation address is accurate and valid (it may be checked)

Since 2019, some ports of entry offer electronic arrival cards via QR code

If you’re still unsure, we recommend:

Preparing a printed card with your first hotel’s English address

Asking flight attendants for a sample arrival card during the flight

Seeking assistance at the airport information desk upon arrival (multilingual services available)

Chinese customs primarily want to confirm you have a clear reason for entering and an initial accommodation plan. Listing just one address will not affect your ability to travel within the country. As long as the first address is accurate, you should pass through smoothly.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions.
Wishing you a wonderful trip to China!
Daniel