What to Pack
Before packing
• Make a packing list and number them in order of importance.
• Reread you list. Think twice about the "desired or essential" items.
• Try to make the list as short as possible.
• Find related information about your destination and amend your list accordingly.
• Make a packing list and number them in order of importance.
• Reread you list. Think twice about the "desired or essential" items.
• Try to make the list as short as possible.
• Find related information about your destination and amend your list accordingly.
What to pack
Travel light! Whenever you travel, remember that quality, not quantity is the order of the day. Hereafter are some useful tips for packing. Please read it carefully as it will surely help you.
Materials:•Do remember to take you passport, visas, related health certificates, tickets, ID, money, credit card, map, itinerary and other important documents needed during traveling
•Do remember to make a card upon which are your personal details in case of emergency
•Do remember to make copies for your important materials. It is strongly recommended that you additionally store a backup of your information in your email account or other on-line storage.
•Do remember to bring guide and phrase books related your destination.
•Do not pack important items unprotected; put them into a waterproof bag to prevent damage.
•Do not carry too much money all in one place, spread it around your pockets.
•Do not keep your credit card and identification card together.
•Do not take too many reading materials, 1-3 copies is ok.
Clothes: |
| China Clothing Recommendations Map |
•Do remember to take leisurewear which will keep you relaxed and comfortable.
•Do remember to take clothes that dry easily.
•Do remember to take a waterproof and umbrella.
•Do not take too many formal clothes, one or two is enough.
•Do not bring natural fibred clothing as it is hard to dry and are heavier than synthetics.
•Do not forget to bring sunhat, sunglasses and sun block in summer
•Do not forget to take you toiletries and your personal items such as toothbrush, towel and so on.
•Do not take sturdy clothes
•Do not wear military-styled clothing in case of unnecessary misunderstandings.
Clothing Suggestion: | Season | Month | Temperature ( F) | Suggesting Clothing |
| Spring | Mar - May | 50 - 71.6 | Western suits, jackets, sports coats, woolen jackets, long sleeve shirts and travel shoes |
| Summer | Jun - Aug | Above 71.6 | T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear |
| Autumn | Sep - Nov | 50- 71.6 | Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear and travel shoes |
| Winter | Dec - Feb | Below 50 | Overcoat, thick woolen sweaters, lined coats; In northern China, cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes are required |
Electronic products:•Do remember to take a power convert and adapter plugs. China's electrical system operates at 220 volts
•Do remember to take razor, alarm clock, camera and enough film as well as extra batteries
•Do not take too many electrical products which can be bought anywhere or are provided by hotels, hair dryers for example. It will be a burden for you.
First-aid Kit•Do remember prescribed medications!
•Do remember to prepare some drugs for emergency use, including Aspirin, vitamins, anti-inflammatory, anti-histamines, remedy for diarrhea and antacid.
•Do take along your medical history (Blood Group, Allergies, and Known Medical Conditions) and keep in your first-aid kit. This may be helpful if you need to see a doctor or become incapacitated.
•Do not carry excessive quantities of drugs; you may encounter problems at China Customs.
•Do not bring a pharmacy, just bring the essentials.
Packing tips•Roll your clothes instead of folding them or use vacuum bags. In this way you will save a lot of space and provide extra protection for your clothing.
•Put the items your will use regularly at the top
•Bring several plastic bags with you. You will find many uses for them during your trip.
•Remember the rules on carrying liquids; you may have to remove them at your point of departure!
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Travelers' Voices on What to Pack for Traveling
1.
Nov. 15,2009 18:23 Reply
Mrs.Jane(US) said:
Do you need boots in Beijing in early December?
Nov. 15,2009 20:30
Mr.mike7(brazil) replied:
I think it is ok to take your boots as it is quite cold at that time!
2.
Nov. 10,2009 21:50 Reply
Ms.Liew(Malaysia) said:
What will be the weather on 17-21 Nov in Shanghai? Will it be snowing there? What type of clothes do I need to bring? Is it okay if I only bring jacket and buy others necessary clothes is Shanghai?
Nov. 11,2009 04:48
Mr.ella(cn) replied:
Hi, it will not snow. Personally speaking, it is a wise way to bring jacket and buy other clothes in shanghai.
3.
Nov. 2,2009 13:08 Reply
Mrs.Wolf(USA) said:
I need total packing advise for 10 day trip this week( Nov).... (for a woman) for Beijing and then Shanghai . I always pack way too much and want this time, to be a better packer... so can you please advise any and all details??? thank you so much
Nov. 3,2009 21:02
Mr.jim(cn) replied:
It is not cold in beijing, thus you need to pack some warm clothes. Take the light clothes but not the heavy one.
4.
Oct. 17,2009 19:13 Reply
Mrs.Deb(USA) said:
What would be appropriate for women to wear to a business meeting? To dinner?
Oct. 18,2009 01:11
Mr.hehei(cn) replied:
A suit of dress is ok in my opinion.
5.
Oct. 7,2009 11:25 Reply
Mrs.Peggy(USA) said:
Someone has asked me to take packages of dry ranch dressing mix to a relative in Beijing. Will this be OK?
Oct. 8,2009 22:04
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
I think it is ok to take a small packages!
6.
Sep. 3,2009 09:56 Reply
Mrs.MMendes(CANADA) said:
Do I require a visa if travelling with a Diplomatic Passport and returning back to Canada to continue university studies?
Sep. 5,2009 21:27
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
No, you still need to apply for china visa.
7.
Aug. 29,2009 11:22 Reply
Ms.HNY(USA) said:
Is it okay to wear dresses to tour China? I have heard some temples will not allow women to enter if they are wearing dresses. Is this true?
Aug. 29,2009 20:24
Mr.jill(cn) replied:
Yes, it is true. You'd better travel with some casual clothes. you can take a dress if you are goinng to take party or club during your travelling.
8.
Aug. 22,2009 12:30 Reply
Mr.Perry(U.S.A) said:
What about tattoos? I have some tattoos on my arm. Would Chinese people take offense?
Aug. 22,2009 20:49
Mr.jim(cn) replied:
I do not think so. There are many Chinese people have tattoos also
9.
Aug. 21,2009 20:35 Reply
Mr.flmngo(USA) said:
I will be going to China in November. Can I take a camera with me? I heard that they may be taken at the airport on the way back to the US.
Aug. 22,2009 20:47
Mr.Jim(cn) replied:
Hi, you can take your camera, and you can also take it back!
10.
Aug. 15,2009 23:08 Reply
Mr.verna(usa) said:
Can I bring food, such as peanut butter into china, granola bars?
Aug. 16,2009 22:39
Mr.marla(cn) replied:
You can bring that kind of things if it is for personal use. Take a reasonable amount.