What to Pack
What should you take when travelling in China? Here are some suggestions for you.
Basics
These basic items are important things for you and you should make sure you bring them:
- Passports and Visa
- Cash
- Credit Cards
- Airline Ticket Confirmation
- Travel Guide Book
- Health/Travel Insurance Documents
- Copies of Important Documents
- Doctor’s Notes of Medication
- Contact information list including your travel adviser, guide, embassy, family and your friends.
Some useful links you may like: Currency Exchange, Embassies Stationed in China,
Personal Items
Medical items
- First-aid kit
- Aspirin
- Painkiller
- Diarrhea medicine
- Sleep medication
- Medical record(if necessary)
- Contact information of doctor or medical adviser
Clothes and Shoes
In summer:
- T-shirts and pants
- Sunglasses and hats
- Slippers (if necessary)
In winter:
- Warm and comfortable clothes
- Warm, waterproof shoes
- Scarf
Some useful links you may like：Beijing Weather, Shanghai Weather, Xian Weather, Guilin Weather, Hong Kong Weather, Chengdu Weather
Daily-use Items
Most of these things can be bought in China, but you may want to bring your own for your convenience.
- Brush/comb
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss
- Shampoo, soap, towel
- Deodorant
- Creams, lotions
- Sunscreen
- Towelettes
- Razor/shaving cream
- Hand Sanitizer
- Insecticide
Electronics
- Camera with charger and batteries
- Extra memory cards
- Laptop
- Mobile phone and charger
Home checklist
Before you start your journey, you should take care of some things at home as well:
- Find someone to take care of your pets or plants.
- Lock windows and doors.
- Leave keys, contact and destination information with your friends and family members.
Other Suggestions
- Reading materials
- Games (PSV/3DS)
- Walkman or iPod
- Sneakers and water bottle
- Umbrella
- Small flashlight
- Read more in China Travel Guidebook to learn more about China.