1. At the recommendation of the hotel reception, I was sure to bring my “护照 (hùzhào) passport”(10 Frequently Asked Questions When Applying for a China Visa), as this is required by law. You can certainly expect to hear:
Qǐng wèn nǐ dài hùzhào le ma?
请 问 你 带 护照 了 吗?
Have you brought your passport here?