What to bring to China

China is a developed nation where you can get almost whatever you need. In certain cases, it may be more convenient to carry some items with you rather than search for them on your trip.

You won't find any links to Amazon goods or extraneous items like costly bags in my list of things to bring.

Basically, this is all you need for a successful vacation to China.

Passports and Visas

Your passport and visa are the most critical documents you'll need to bring with you on your trip. Without these, you won't go very far!

When it comes to important papers, you should maintain a copy in your purse and a snapshot of it on your phone.

The Chinese border officers may be a bit more tolerant if you lose your travel papers in transit.

In the second place, who is Yuan Yu? The yuan is the currency of China. One yuan is the same as one dollar or one pound in the United States (though the conversion is much different).

Arrive with 1,000 yuan at the very least, but don't bring too much cash — 20,000 yuan is the maximum.

Many times I've landed in China and the taxi driver's electronic payment terminal has mysteriously malfunctioned, making it impossible to pay.

The first several days should also be fully funded so that you aren't concerned about locating an ATM.

If at all possible, seek for lower-denomination currency. It really does make life a lot simpler.

VPN

You, like other tourists, will want to make advantage of the free Wi-Fi in your China hotel room. If you don't, you'll be slapped with a hefty phone bill when you get back!

When utilizing public Wi-Fi in China, you won't be able to access any major international websites or applications without a virtual private network (VPN).

Take a look at my China VPN review, or go right to my favorite one here, if you're looking for the best.

My experience in China has shown me that life there is a living hell without all of the modern conveniences that we take for granted.

International power adaptor number four

There are no other electrical sockets like the ones found in China. In my travels around the United States, I've encountered every imaginable combination.

Electricity in China is supplied at 220 volts AC, and plugs are angled two- or three-pin types. As in Australia and New Zealand, this is the same as it is in the United States.

Generally speaking, newer, more up-to-date hotels are suitable for international visitors from the United States and Europe. Obviously, this isn't true in every instance, and you don't want to be caught off guard.

As a result, don't forget your foreign travel power adaptor while planning your trip. Don't forget to bring your own chargers!

Medication for both ends of your body

In China, even if it's only for a few hours, you're likely to experience some nausea after eating a huge dish of dumplings.

Bring anti-vomiting and anti-diarrheal medication, if necessary. In China, where traveler's tummies are a major problem, the latter is the most significant.

Beware of the infamous squatty toilet if you become ill in China. Having to endure one in a confined space can just exacerbate your discomfort. If you can, stay in your hotel room.

I'd also pack some over-the-counter painkillers, as well as any medications you can't go without.