Most countries' travellers can enter visa-free, with specific requirements depending on passport nationality. It is recommended to check the destination's official immigration/entrance website before departure to confirm the latest regulations, and ensure the passport has sufficient validity.

Destinations typically have well-developed public transport networks, including underground, buses and taxi services. Purchasing stored-value transport cards (such as Macau Bus Card, Hong Kong Octopus, Taiwan EasyCard) can make using public transport convenient.

Each place uses local legal tender. Macau uses the Macau Pataca (MOP), Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD), and Japan uses the Japanese Yen (JPY). Major shopping centres and hotels generally accept credit cards, whilst markets and small shops primarily use cash.

Each place has a rich food culture. Macau has Portuguese egg tarts, pork chop buns and Macanese cuisine; Hong Kong has dim sum, roast meat and dai pai dong noodles; Taiwan has bubble soup tea, xiaolongbao and night market food; Japan has sushi, ramen and tempura.

Respecting local cultural customs is a basic requirement for civilised travel. Dress conservatively at religious sites, ask for permission before taking photographs, and do not speak loudly. In Japan, specific etiquette at restaurants and public places must be observed, such as bowing when entering temples and removing shoes when going indoors.