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Orientation Week — Arrival Checklist, City Setup & Welcome Plan | Masons Au Pair

Orientation Week — Arrival Checklist, City Setup & Welcome Plan

Welcome to Chengdu! This Orientation Week plan helps au pairs y estudiantes get paperwork done, set up digital life, learn essentials, and explore the city calmly. Use the checklists and the day-by-day schedule to make your first week smooth and social.

Before Day 1 — Arrival Checklist

Documents & Copies

  • Passport + visa page; 4–6 passport photos.
  • School/host letters (Admission/Invitation), insurance proof.
  • Accommodation address in chino + contact number.
  • Digital scans saved on your phone/cloud.

Practical Setup

  • Excursiones SIM/eSIM or roaming enabled upon landing.
  • Small cash for first rides; set up WeChat/Alipay once you have data.
  • Power bank & universal adapter.
  • Comfortable shoes + light rain layer.

Share your arrival time and accommodation with your coordinator and join the Orientation Week group chat.

Orientation Week — Day-by-Day Plan

Day 1 — Welcome & Essentials

  • Welcome briefing, icebreakers, emergency contacts card.
  • WeChat setup: add coordinators, group chat, key mini-programs.
  • Map & transport basics; QR Metro Payment overview.

Day 2 — Paperwork & Payments

  • Police registration for private housing; hotels register you automatically.
  • Configura Alipay/WeChat Pay (international card or local account where supported).
  • Buy/charge metro card; learn Didi/ride-hailing basics.

Day 3 — Health, Safety & Culture

  • Health insurance briefing; clinic & pharmacy locations.
  • Medical check info (if needed for long stays).
  • Food & street-smart tips; spicy scale + common allergens.

Day 4 — Language & City Walk

  • Survival Mandarin: greetings, directions, ordering tea.
  • Buddy Language Partner matching; first session plan.
  • City walk: People’s Park → Kuan Zhai Alley photo stops.

Day 5 — Program Kickoff & Weekend Ideas

  • Set goals & schedules with host family/school.
  • Sign-ups: Panda Base, Leshan, Dujiangyan + Qingcheng.
  • Q&A clinic; document check (copies, backups).
Registration Payments Certificado Idioma City Walk

Admin To-Dos (Tick These Off)

  • Address registration (hotel auto / private housing in person).
  • Health insurance confirmed; clinic/hospital map saved.
  • Reconocimiento médico info for long stays (bring passport, photos, vaccine history).
  • If you’re on X1: note your Residence Permit timeline with school.
  • Payment apps working; small cash backup secured.

Keep a photo of your passport & registration slip on your phone. Carry originals when requested.

Digital Life Setup (Quick Guide)

WeChat

  • Add passport name to profile; enable security verification.
  • Join program groups; pin key chats.

Payments

  • Link card on Alipay International or use top-ups where available.
  • Test a small purchase; learn scan → pay flow.

Transit

  • QR Metro Payment or physical transit card.
  • Download metro map; save home & school on maps app.

Safety & Emergency

Numbers & Contacts

  • 110 police, 120 ambulance.
  • Program emergency line & school office.
  • Embassy/consulate phone & address saved.

Street Smarts

  • Keep bags zipped; avoid showing passports in crowds.
  • Use official taxis/ride-hailing; share trip in group chat.
  • Agree meetup points in busy areas (Jinli, Kuan Zhai, malls).

What to Bring on Day 1

  • Passport + 2 photos, phone with data, small cash.
  • Reusable bottle, light snack, power bank.
  • Notebook/pen; list of questions for coordinators.

First-Week Mandarin (Handy Phrases)

  • 请问，地铁站在哪儿？— Excuse me, where is the metro station?
  • 可以少辣/不要辣吗？— Can it be less spicy/no spicy?
  • 可以续水吗？— Could we refill the hot water? (teahouse)
  • 这个地址怎么走？— How do I get to this address?

FAQ — Orientation Week

Do I need to register if I’m in a hotel?
Hotels register you automatically at check-in. Private housing requires you to register in person.

Can I pay without a Chinese bank account?
Often yes via Alipay International/WeChat with supported cards; keep small cash as backup.

What if I miss a session?
Check the group chat for slides/notes and attend the next catch-up clinic.

Start Strong with Masons Au Pair

We’ll guide your paperwork, payments, and first city steps—plus match you with a language buddy and weekend plans—so your Orientation Week feels organized, friendly, and fun.

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