China Travel Checklist

What to bring with you while traveling to China? Take a look at our China Travel Checklist which could give you the guidance.

Read senior travelers, women travelers, students travelers, and traveling with kids for more helpful tips.

Home Checklist

pet
  • Arrange for pet and plant care
  • Stop routine deliveries
  • Make your home seem lived-in while away by
    putting lights and a radio on timers
  • Turn down thermostat
  • Leave keys, a copytravel itinerary and your
    contact information to family or friends
  • Lock windows, garage, and doors

Before you Leave

  • Guide books and maps
  • Passport and visa(s)
  • Foreign currency of your destination country
  • Credit cards
  • Travelers checks or ATM card
  • Insurance: Trip Cancellation/Medical
  • Personal Identification
  • Photocopies of documentation
  • Birth Certificate (if necessary)
  • Marriage License (if necessary)

Basic Essentials

Luggage
  • Appropriate Luggage
  • Luggage Locks & ID Tags (Locks are needed for checked baggage when flying inside China)
  • Appropriate Clothing
  • Comfortable Footwear
  • Rain Gear
  • Camera or Video, with batteries and charger
  • Small Flashlight
  • Small Binoculars
  • Sun Protection (Hats, Sunscreen and Sunglasses)
  • Reading Materials
  • Leisure facilities (PSP, Media Player)
  • Ziplock Plastic Bags
  • Contact List with information of your travel advisor, tour guide, embassy, as well as your family and friends.

Toiletries

  • Comb/Brush
  • Toothbrush/Paste
  • Dental Floss
  • Shampoo
  • Blow Dryer
  • Deodorant
  • Lotions/Creams
  • Cologne Water
  • Lipbalm
  • Towelettes
  • Shaver and Shaving Cream
  • Towel/Washcloth

Medication

First Aid Kit
  • First Aid Kit
  • Aspirin/Pain Reliever
  • Diarrhea Medicine
  • Laxative
  • Insect Repellent
  • Contact Lens Preparations
  • Antibiotic Ointment
  • Alcohol Wipes
  • Motion Sickness Medicine
  • Personal Hygiene Items
  • Personal Prescriptions
  • Medical Record (If necessary)
  • Contact Information of Doctor or Medical Advisor
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I updated this article on July 12, 2012
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Q: zaarah Asked on 2013-04-06 Reply
I m going to guiling coming april how is thw weather m wanted to mske preparation for the trip

Hi Zaarah, right now is April.  It is still a bit cold in Guilin, especially these days. You are suggest to take a long sleeve shirt, a sweater and a coat.  You can also check the up to date weather information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-04-07
Q: Barbara Asked on 2013-03-09 Reply
bejiing shanhai xian yangsee river clothing??

What is your starting date and route, please?

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-03-11
Q: Drew Asked on 2013-01-25 Reply
Hello - I am an American moving to China in February. I am going to a doctor and nurse before I leave for a health screening so that my insurance company is up to date with my health. Will I need to take any kind of shots before traveling to China?
Hi Drew, yes, it is suggested that you take another kind of insurance before traveling to China. Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-28
Q: Mai Asked on 2013-01-22 Reply
I''m a woman travelling alone to Shanghai in March. From the airport, I need to get to my hotel in Pudong. Which is the safest and best way to get to my hotel? Thank you for any info.

Hi Mai, you can take a taxi to get to your hotel. We also have private transfer from the airport to your hotel. The price is higher than the taxi. However,  our service includes an English speaking tour guide besides the car and driver. It is completely safe, no matter when you'll arrive.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-22
Q: Chris Asked on 2013-01-12 Reply
I''m flying to Shanghai-PuDong January 20th, but neet to get to Hangzhou! I understand things will be busy in the build up for New Year. How do I get from the airport to the train station to catch the Bullet train? and how do I pre book a ticket from the UK to collect on my arrival?
Dear Sir or Madam, You could take line 2 subway from Pudong airport to Hongqiao railway station for taking a train to Hangzhou. There are many trians every day, it is easy to buy the train ticket on arrival. You also could take a long distance bus from Pudong airport to Hangzhou. It takes about 3 hours and costs about CNY100/US$16 per person. Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-01-14