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What should I pack?

Posted by: Published:2024-01-31 Views:235

While traveling, the baggage limit is 20 kg on both airplanes and trains.

Some foreign tourists believe that China lacks many daily products and food items, or think that available articles are of poor quality and therefore bring many batteries, rolls of film, foods and other articles as part of their luggage. However, in reality many high quality daily articles and food items are available in most large malls, department stores and hotels in China’s major cities. A lot of imported goods from foreign countries are also available. As such, it is not necessary to overload your baggage and bring with you common daily articles and food items.

Pack lightly, and bring casual clothes. A sturdy, comfortable pair of walking shoes is a must. A business suit and tie for men and one or two dresses or pant suits for women will suffice for most formal occasions. Bring a couple of shirts, sweaters, and a jacket (depending on the season) that can be worn in layers to accommodate Chinas range of climates. All hotels offer reliable laundry and dry cleaning services.

Lightweight and Compact are two words that should be etched on your mind when you are deciding what to bring along. Todays China is well stocked with most personal items. You will have many opportunities to buy whatever you may need. It would be much better to make your purchases as you need, along the way, than to end up throwing them away because you have too much to carry!

Nevertheless, there are some things we recommend that you bring from home.

Backpacks

Investing in a good backpack is one outlay you will never regret. A sturdy backpack or a rucksack is much easier to carry than a suitcase. Bring suitcases only if you know you would not be carrying your luggage on buses and trains.

A frameless or internal-frame pack is preferable. It is generally easier for storage on buses and trains and is also more comfortable to walk with.

A small shoulder bag or a bum bag is essential for carrying your camera and other daily items around after you have deposited your backpack at the hotel or railway station. But do not place valuables such as your travelers cheques and passport in them as they are potentially easy targets for pickpockets.

Clothing

Clothing is inexpensive and one of the best buys in China, so we do not recommend you bring too many from home. Theoretically you need only two sets of clothes, one to wear while the other set is being laundered.

It is recommended that you take with you just a couple of shirts, sweaters, and a jacket (depending on the season). These can be worn in layers to accommodate the climatic variations. Dark colored clothing is preferable because it does not show the dirt.

If you are traveling in northern China during winter, prepare yourself for incredible cold. A good down jacket, hat, mittens and boots are necessary. Besides underwear and rainwear, comfortable socks and hiking boots are also needed.

Articles of Daily Use

Good pair of sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen lotion and a water bottle is essential, particularly in the desert regions or at high altitudes.

Tooth- brush, towel, basic toiletries, wet tissue, cold and indigestion medications, lip balm and any other medicines/first- aid items you may generally need should be included. If you have to take regular prescription medicines, be sure to bring adequate supplies for your trip.

If you are going to travel in some of the more remote cities, items such as shaving cream, decent razor blades, mosquito repellent, deodorant, dental floss, tampons and contact lens solution may not be readily available. It is therefore necessary to ensure you have them available with you.

Equipment & Misc

Remember to pack your camera, enough films and batteries as well. Note that while print film is available in most places, slide film may be difficult to find.

Electrical multi adaptor is must if you plan on bringing electrical appliances. An alarm clock would also be useful.

A China guidebook, a pen and a notebook to keep track of all the exciting things happening on the trip are also must-bring on your trip.

Last but not least, DO NOT FORGETS your passport, visa, travelers checks & ATM cards and airline tickets!! Ù