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Packing List: What to Bring for a Trip to China

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Documents

  • Passport (6+ months validity) + 2 photocopies
  • Printed visa or e-visa screenshot
  • Travel insurance policy (with emergency contact number)
  • Hotel booking confirmation (may be checked at immigration)
  • International driving permit (if planning to drive)

Electronics

  • Phone + charger (China uses 220V/50Hz, flat 2-pin plug — US plugs work directly)
  • Power bank (20,000mAh flight limit, must be carry-on)
  • Universal adapter (needed for UK/EU/AU plugs)
  • Phone with offline maps downloaded (Baidu Maps or Amap)

Clothing & Essentials

China’s north-south temperature range is extreme: summer Guangzhou 35°C vs Harbin 25°C; winter Hainan 20°C vs Beijing -10°C. Check your destination’s weather. Universal essentials: comfortable walking shoes (expect 15,000–20,000 steps/day), compact umbrella, sunscreen (SPF50+ for plateau areas).

Medicine & Toiletries

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