Comments on: What to Pack for China in 2025 (+ Free PDF Checklist!)

By: chester

chester — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:02:55 +0000

if you’re a woman, do not forget tampons if you use them. They are not available in any shop around, just pharmacies and major supermarkets that are not on every corner. only 3% chinese women use them so their availability is very limited.

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:37:56 +0000

In reply to David Brown. Good points, David...thanks for sharing! In regards to the ATM issue, if you're a U.S. resident, there's a free pre-paid UnionPay option that is accepted at every ATM in China. It's worth checking out!

By: David Brown

David Brown — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:03:28 +0000

Just a couple of points on the above.
They may well have cash points (ATMs) everywhere in China, but that doesn’t meen that you’ll be able to use them. Most will not accept VISA cards, so make sure you can withdraw from these machines before you leave the comfort of a City, where you will find ATMs that will.
Secondly, I would strongly recommend taking two devices with a VPN (2 phones, laptop & phone, etc).
When I was last there my phone decided to reset itself on day 2 so even though I then bought a Chinese phone and Sim card (fairly easy to do), I was without a VPN (needed for almost everything) for the whole 3 weeks. It’s not the end of the World but it can make life very difficult.

By: Zhen Lei

Zhen Lei — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:42:46 +0000

Nice tips for China trip. These tips will help all China travellers. I will go to China on coming December with my family. Definitely I will follow your advice. My father already booked ticket from Trekclub for this tour. Thank you.

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 07:28:01 +0000

In reply to nina carnaby. Unfortunately, you have to be ready for both! Beijing will be pretty cold starting in November, although you never know when it will really start.

By: nina carnaby

nina carnaby — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 11:53:20 +0000

Hi josh we are going on a trip on the yangzee river from 27th october to 31st then to bejing until 5th november. can you advise on whether to bring lightweight or warmer clothing thanks nina

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 12:11:31 +0000

In reply to Krisztina (pronounced as Christina :D). Hi Krisztina...I send you an email ;) Enjoy the trip!

By: Krisztina (pronounced as Christina :D)

Krisztina (pronounced as Christina :D) — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:51:06 +0000

Hello Josh!

I have to accompany an artist friend of mine, and this will be the first time for both of us in china. i tried to get the checklist, but for some reason i don’t get it (i have gmail)
Could you help me please?

If you have time, and it’s not far from you, come and VISIT us on The 6th China Root Carving Art and Culture Festival, that will be held at Kaihua County, Zhejiang Province of China on the first week of December (we are from Hungary).

p.s.: it seems i can only write with capitals, sorry, i’m not shouting…

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 06:14:29 +0000

I plan a vist free trip to guilin, I was reading on a website called ‘china highlights’ that they say ‘you need a letter from a chinese governmen recognised travel agency or tour company’ and say you can’t use a international travel company or small company. in reality can you do this with just booking dot com hotel reservations, or do we need to use an official chinese tour agency? i also read in some forum only some specific hotels are applicable, but maybe that was when the policy started. here’s what their website reported: “The Guilin 72-hour visa-free policy only permits travel with certain Guilin travel agents. China Highlights is one of them. China Highlights has been specializing in tailor-making China tours for over fifteen years.”

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:15:57 +0000

In reply to Lee HH (don't tell the rest of the name >:) ). Awesome. I hope you have a great trip!