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Best Travel Accessories for China

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Essential Travel Accessories for China

These unassuming items can double your comfort during a China trip. Many can be bought easily and cheaply after arrival.

Power Bank

Every Chinese person carries a power bank. Mobile payment, navigation, translation — everything depends on your phone. Dead battery means you’re stuck. Bring at least 20,000mAh. In China, rent shared power banks from kiosks (Jiedian, Laidian) by scanning QR codes, ¥1-3/hour.

Best Travel Accessories for China

Power Adapter

China uses 220V with Chinese standard 2-pin/3-pin sockets. US and European plugs need adapters. Japanese appliances need voltage converters (110V→220V). A universal adapter costs ¥10-30 on Taobao/JD.

Translation Tools

Baidu Translate App — supports photo translation for menus and street signs, works offline. More accurate for Chinese than Google Translate.

Best Travel Accessories for China

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iFlytek Translator — for frequent spoken conversations, rent an AI translator device from JD.com, ¥20-30/day.

Other Recommendations

  • Wet wipes and tissues — some public restrooms don’t supply toilet paper
  • Face masks — useful for smoggy days or rush-hour subways
  • Sunscreen — UV in China is stronger than you’d expect, especially in Yunnan and Tibet
  • Portable clothesline — for drying clothes in hotels

Tips: First thing in China: download WeChat and register. Without WeChat, you can’t pay, hail rides, order food, or socialize — it’s essential for everything.

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