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Ultimate Packing Checklist for Your China Trip

Travel always makes people excited and expectant, and smart packing can make your trip comfortable and more enjoyable. Let's see what you should pack for your China trip!

Packing

Tips on Packing Stuff

1.Make a checklist and pack one by one.
2.Pack items of the same type (electrical appliances, cosmetics, and clothes) in one bag.
3.Put your makeup and cleaning products in vials and pack as much you need.
4.Make the best use of compression bags, especially if you travel in winter. 

Packing Checklist

Travel DocumentsTravel Documents

Passport
Chinese Visa
Copies of Passport and Chinese Visa
Boarding Pass
Driving License
Health Insurance Card
Travel Insurance
Student Card (if you are a student)


Clothing

Underwear
Socks
Sleepwear
Shirts, polosPacking Clothing and Shoes
Jeans, trousers, shorts
Dresses, skirts
Flipflops, slippers
Sweater
Jackets, coats, raincoats
Belts, ties
Scarves, hats, gloves
Tights/hosiery
Pajamas & Loungewear
Activewear

Shoes

Tennis shoes
Dress shoes/heels
Flats
Sandals
Boots

Specialty (water shoes, cycling shoes, hiking boots)


Appliances

Cellphone, charger
A photo camera, memory card, charger
Laptop, iPad or Tablet, E-reader, chargers
Travel adapter and converter
Travel iron
Flashlight
Headphones
Adapters/converters

Health 

Basic Medications (headache, allergy, stomach upset, motion sickness, a sleep aid)
First aid kit (band-aid, antibiotic ointment)
Insect repellent
Mosquito net
Birth control, condoms
Vaccines, health/dental checkup
Vitamins
Hand sanatizer/desinfectant

Beauty

Sunscreen
Shaving items
Hair product (gel, mousse, cream, paste)
Hair tools (blowdryer, straightener)
Brush, hair ties, bobby pins

Makeup

Makeup remover
Skin products
Perfume/cologne
Tweezers
Q-tips, tissues, cotton
Rounds
Nailcare

Toiletries

Toothbrush, paste, dental floss
Deodorant
Soap, shampoo, conditioner
Towels
Tissues, toilet roll
Feminine hygiene
Glasses, contact lenses, supplies
Eye drops/ contact solution

Travel Aids

Confirmation Receipts (hotel, train, bus, rental car, tour agenda)
Suitcases, backpack
Itinerary
Maps and directions
Language guide (Google translate)
Travel guide (pamphlets)
Travel pillow, sleeping mask, earplugs
Travel locks
Luggage tags
Pens and paper
Snacks, drinks
Small pocket knife (not in a carry-on!)
Rope, expandable clothesline

Personal Comfort and Accessories

Neck Pillow
Eye Mask
Face Mask (if you travel during November and December)
Book/magazines
Sunglasses
Watch
Jewelry
Belts
Hat
Purses
Umbrella 

Financial

Foreign currency
Emergency money
Credit card, debit card
Extra wallet
Money belt
Cash

Notes

1.Inform your family and friends about where you will go, for how long, and leave your contact info, and the itinerary.
2.Turn off all the power supplies of the home appliances.
3.Empty your refrigerator.
4.Take out the trash.
5.Lock your door and window.
6.Leave your pets in good hands.
7.Ask your families or friends to receive your emails.
8.Pay up your bills.
9.Check the weather conditions of your travel destination.
10.Check the currency rate.

General Notes on Luggage

1. The liquid items you can carry must not exceed 100ml/bottle, and they should be put in a transparent bag.
2. Carry the chargers on your handbag.
3. Do not carry spray supplies.
4. Please check the luggage regulations of the airlines you will take.
5. Check the Chinese Customs regulations on what you can and can’t bring.

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