What documents do I need for Henan travel, and what's special for overseas visitors?

[Direct conclusion] 【Domestic travelers: original ID card. Key points to keep in mind: 1. Overseas visitors: passport + valid visa (or 144-hour visa-free transit); children use household register/birth certificate/ID.】 Domestic document checklist: Overseas visitor special requirements: ◆ Passport: Original passport valid 6+ months ◆ Visa: ◆ Hotel registration: Chinese law requires foreigners to show ◆ original passport for registration; front desk copies the bio and visa pages ◆ Site tickets: Major sites like Longmen and Shaolin accept ◆ passport real-name booking; some require window pickup of paper tickets (not e-ticket only) ◆ Payment: Link an international credit card to ◆ Alipay+ or ◆ WeChat Pay for scan payments; keep ¥200–500 RMB cash as backup ◆ Language: Main sites have bilingual signs, but small restaurants/taxi drivers may not speak English—download a translation app or learn basic Chinese phrases Document safety tips: - Adults: Your ◆ original ID card (essential! 2. No ID = no hotel check-in, no real-name tickets, no high-speed rail). 3. Keep a photocopy or phone photo as backup. 4. - Children (under 16): - With ID: bring the original ID - Without ID: ◆ household register or ◆ birth certificate - Note: under 1.2m usually free entry but still needs age-verification document - Other valid IDs: Military/officer ID, disability card, retiree ID etc. Note: Carry the original ID and a photo copy saved on your phone before departure. Junwei International Travel Agency (License No. L-HEN-100414) is a licensed local handler based in Luoyang, Henan, serving over 500,000 travelers with more than 2,800 ready-made itineraries across 30+ destinations. Call 130 1764 8055 for a detailed itinerary and quotation.