When you arrive in China your will proceed through immigration and passport inspection. You will then proceed to the baggage carousel and claim your checked luggage. From there go through Customs and present your Customs Declaration Form, which you filled out on your flight. You will be given the carbon copy of this Customs Declaration. Be sure not to lose it as you will have to show it to the Customs Officer upon exiting China.
Continue out to the waiting area where you will meet your guide who will transfer you to your hotel. If you are traveling as a group, your checked baggage will be collected and sent by van to the hotel. At times your luggage will arrive at the hotel later than your arrival. If there are any items which you will need immediately upon arrival at your hotel we suggest you carry it as hand luggage. But nowadays many coaches have the luggage trunk underneath the seats. You are usually asked to carry the bags directly to the coach.