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What to Pack
If you are planning to go to China for traveling, there are some things which must to be packed. Hereunder are some tips on packing just for your reference. Remember that the packing should be light and compact. Leave more space to make your trip comfortable and pleasant.
The Basics
1. Passport & Visa
2. Air tickets to China
3. Emergency Card with your detailed contact information including full name, address, phone number…
4. A guide book with Chinese translation (Beijing Map attached)
5. Money: Traveler's cheques, credit card or cash - cash must be changed for RMB at Beijing Airport; suggest you come to China with a sum of about US$ 2000 (all cash or half cash/half TC); bring with you a debt Card (Visa is a good one – MasterCard is well used too).
6. Use only the ATM of Bank of China and withdraw the maximum every time (to save the tax).
7. A water bottle
8. First-aid, especially protection against leech-bite.
1. Passport & Visa
2. Air tickets to China
3. Emergency Card with your detailed contact information including full name, address, phone number…
4. A guide book with Chinese translation (Beijing Map attached)
5. Money: Traveler's cheques, credit card or cash - cash must be changed for RMB at Beijing Airport; suggest you come to China with a sum of about US$ 2000 (all cash or half cash/half TC); bring with you a debt Card (Visa is a good one – MasterCard is well used too).
6. Use only the ATM of Bank of China and withdraw the maximum every time (to save the tax).
7. A water bottle
8. First-aid, especially protection against leech-bite.
Clothing
We suggest you pack as few things as possible. Everything necessary can be bought easily in China. Things are not very expensive and the quality is generally good. What kind of clothes you have to pack depends on the season.
In summer: light and comfortable clothes that can be easily washed and dried such as T-shirt, pants…
In winter: Down garment or winter jacket, hat, scarf, gloves…
In spring and autumn: Sturdy, warm and washable clothes, maybe a comfortable jacket, sweater, casual coat…
We suggest you pack as few things as possible. Everything necessary can be bought easily in China. Things are not very expensive and the quality is generally good. What kind of clothes you have to pack depends on the season.
In summer: light and comfortable clothes that can be easily washed and dried such as T-shirt, pants…
In winter: Down garment or winter jacket, hat, scarf, gloves…
In spring and autumn: Sturdy, warm and washable clothes, maybe a comfortable jacket, sweater, casual coat…
Shoes
It all depends on the season. But a good pair of comfortable and waterproof walking shoes, sandals, running shoes, hiking-type boots or maybe dressy shoes (if you plan to be present at some formal occasions) will be necessary.
It all depends on the season. But a good pair of comfortable and waterproof walking shoes, sandals, running shoes, hiking-type boots or maybe dressy shoes (if you plan to be present at some formal occasions) will be necessary.
Other Items
Camera, films and batteries
A knife used to peel fruit
Stationery like pen, notebook…
Toiletries
Camera, films and batteries
A knife used to peel fruit
Stationery like pen, notebook…
Toiletries
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Comments and Questions
Pack for a Leech Bite? I dont know where you expect people are going to visit, but I lived in Beijing for 3 years and unless you go hiking into the mountains all famous sites dont need this kind of protection. I also dont recommend you to carry Travelers Checks/TC, most places only accept Cash and Card. All markets and local restaurants only prefer cash. China works best with cash, unless your going to expensive places like hotels and foreign shopping malls where cards are also used. You can exchange money at Banks but they require a copy of your passport if the exchange is above $150 dollars. This can be very annoying when you hadnt planned to carry your passport with you everywhere you go. Bank Of China have more English speakers then most other banks.
BIG recommendation, carry tissues and Liquid soap/Disinfectant as most public toilets dont offer toilet paper or soap. Also if you are there longer then a few days, get your self a prepaid mobile number that only costs about 30 to 60 rmb (less then $20). That way if you need help you can call your conceirge at your hotel or you friend to translate for you. I have only met one Taxi driver that can speak English. ALMOST all drivers can only say yes or no and basic names of famous locations. They will not understand if you have specific requirements.
Reply11/4/2009 4:41:00 AMNoosh , Australia
I leave in February for Jinzhou, China, and will be there for a year. Can you give me any advice as to how to pack for cold and hot weather?
Reply10/20/2009 7:20:00 PMKathleen
Linli ( China ) :10/20/2009 8:53:00 PM
Do you mean Jinzhou in Liaoning Province?please send me information about the beijing weather .i will be there from the 5th to the 15th of august .thanks
Reply7/22/2009 1:31:00 PMnaima , Tunisia
BeijingTrip.com :7/22/2009 10:09:00 PM
Thanks for your inquiry.But the weather forecast for August is not available currently. You may wait for that till the beginning of August.
It is recommended to carry a guide book in chinese and a map of beijing. Where can I find a soft copy of the same on the internet. Or if possible please send me a hard copy at 35-A, Main Gulberg, Lahore, Pakistan. I will be travelling to Beijing in the third week of September 2008
Reply8/19/2008 1:33:00 PMmohammad , Pakistan