We advise travelers to pack as slightly as possible as most travel
necessities can be bought at your in China.
The passport with all necessary visas and travel authorities, for
identification purposes and the visa.
Casual outdoor clothing depending on the time of year that you travel
and your destination. A pair of good walk shoes is necessary. Many of the tours can
involve plenty of walking, sometimes on hard or uneven surfaces, as well as stairs or
steps. Many attractions are also quite exposed to the weather – sun, wind, rain
etc; for example the Forbidden City has many large open spaces, and many of the Temples
have large courtyards between their halls and pagodas.
'Carry On' luggage for air travel in China is limited to 2 pieces for
first class travelers and one piece for business and economy class travelers. The
dimensions of each shall not exceed 20X40 X55cm and the total weight of the above two
pieces shall not exceed 5 kg. The carry on items in excess of the above mentioned shall be
checked-in as checked baggage according to regulations.
Wallet.
Credit cards.
Traveler's checks.
Airline, Cruise or Train tickets
First-aid kit
Medicine and vitamins.
Hat, Sunscreen, lip creams and sunglasses, depending on the season and
your destination. If you will go to places with high elevation such as Tibet, parts of
Sichuan, Yunnan and Xinjiang provinces, these items are vital to protect your skin and
eyes as the high altitude and the thin atmosphere allows the sun's solar radiation to
strike the earth with unusual intensity.
Address and telephone number list. A list of e-mail addresses, mailing
addresses and telephone numbers will help keep you in touch. Type them onto a sheet
instead of taking a your whole address book. It will save weight.
Itinerary with confirmation numbers and addresses and phone numbers of
the places you'll be staying.
Insect repellent. Especially for summer months and for travelers who are
visiting rural areas.
Do not bring expensive jewelry and watches.
Medical records; daily necessities such as bathroom requirements are
readily available throughout China and you may wish to save space by purchasing these
items while you travel.
If you are taking a more adventurous trip, it's a good idea to take your
own silk sleeping bag liner and lightweight travel towel along with a reasonable supply of
tissues, torch, personal toiletries.
