Asia Packing List Tips by ozysinchina

Packing List

Luggage and bags: Pack light, you will most probably have to carry your luggage up stairs, over uneven pavement etc

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: bring sturdy shoes for walking.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Liquid panadol is not available in China for children. Gastrolyte is essential for tummy bugs.

Photo Equipment: The lighting in China is hazy often from smog so bring the right film for poor lighting. We found that we could burn cds in some Kodak camera shops from our digital camera.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Sunscreen is essential - Chinese brands often have skin bleaching agents in them.

Miscellaneous: We allowed our children to bring their backpacks with a small amount of toys. This allowed them to settle in quickly into new surroundings and kept them amused on the long journeys.

Packing List

Luggage and bags: Keep it to a minimum as you will have to carry it yourself, service is not common in China. I think backpacks are safer.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Family Travel

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Pack some wet towels (the type that you use on babies) because the washing facilities are not always good where ever you go and the toilets can be scary.

Photo Equipment: I prefer digital photography as processing is not very good where we live.

Miscellaneous: instant cup of noodle soups are great for train travelling as there is plenty of hot water.