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China Travel Community   Some useful suggestions from those who have been there.

Coming home   The site has many useful tips for traveling in China, especially if you bring a baby.

Virtual Tourist   You will enjoy reading some of these suggestions. But toilet papers from abroad? You can buy almost anything once you get there. Most things are cheaper in China. Make sure you have a couple of hours reserved for shopping. If it is absolutely important for you to have a great toilet experience, bring a few cover papers for toilets too (Oops! Toilet seat is missing).

A few suggestions  

Clothes and shoes: Comfortable clothes, dress in layers. Your trip may cover thousands of miles and temperatures from freezing to steaming hot. Clothes are cheap in China. You may want to buy things such as sweaters in China as souvenir. But check the weather of your first stop; you may not have time to shop. Comfortable shoes as well. There are in general no dressing codes for restaurants or performances. In a few places where there are restrictions, usually the restrictions are no bare feet, slippers or shorts.

Universal travel AC adapter: If you bring electronics such as computer, hair drier or electronic shaver, you need an AC adapter. Chinese electric system operates at 220 volts.

Student IDs: Some parks may have discounted entrance fees for students. Usually there are discounts for kids but not for seniors.

Medical Supplies: Bring a few over-the-counter medicines for diarrhea, headache, fever, and sore throat. Don�t forget prescription medicine you are currently taking. Generic brands of most medicine can be bought in China, but some many have side effects. Bring your doctors prescriptions or a list of drug names as well. In case you need prescription medicine, ask a doctor what you take usually. The doctor frequently will prescribe what you want. In the absence of a medical history, doctors will entrust you to be your best doctor.

Films and batteries: Commonly used films and batteries can be bought in China. But if you want to take slides or your camera uses special batteries, make sure you bring enough with you.

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