Ever embarked upon your trip with the strange feeling that you have forgotten something but you just can't put your finger on it?
Well, worry no more, just print out the following checklist and use it time after time again.


Essentials
Passport and Visas***
Cash/Travelers Checks*
Credit Cards/Debit Cards*
Airline Tickets & Hotel Vouchers
Insurance health/travel
Emergency phone numbers
Reservation information
 Copies of all travel documents. In the event of loss, also leave copies at home
Itineraries
Wallet/purse
Small flashlight/touch
Water bottle**
Small pocket knife


* China is fast coming a modern country and as such you can now get money from many Bank of China's ATM machine through out China - accepts all cards - Amex, Visa, MC.

**One that can with stand boiling water

***See below for the best place to get your China Visa


Medical
Aspirin/Panadol etc.
Allergies medication (if you suffer)
Diarrhea Tablets
Insect Repellent
Contraceptives
Band-Aids
Water Purification Tablets++
Vitamins
Medicine for Altitude Sickness (if traveling in mountainous areas).
Prescription Medicines
Vaccinations (consult your doctor)		 ++ I find these not so essentials as most places in China will give you boiled water a good idea is to bring a good quality water bottle that can hold hot water with out the bottle melting. Bottled water is available everywhere in China.

Clothing
Swim Suit
Travel Towel
Shorts/Pants#
Tops/T-shirts
Dress Shirts/Skirts
Underwear/Bras/Socks/Belts
Pajamas
Shoes
       Sandals
       Flip Flops
       Sneakers or
       Walking/Hiking Boots (waterproof)
Rain Gear or Poncho
Light Wind-breaker Jacket
Sun Hat
Sunglasses

 

# Good travel pants/shorts are the so called "zip offs" types where the legs zip off to form shorts

Toiletries
Toothbrush/paste/floss:)
Deodorant :)
Shampoo
Hairbrush/Comb
Makeup
Nail Clippers
Razors/Shaving Crème
Suntan Lotion
Feminine hygiene products
Contacts/cleaning solution

 :)
You can not get floss or good deodorant anywhere in China

Miscellaneous Items
Travel Alarm Clock
Pens & Paper
Sewing Kit
Water Proof watch
Walkman 		 

Books
Guide Books
Chinese Dictionary*+*
Phrase Book
Novels (for recreational reading)

*+* Small pocket size Chinese/English Travel Dictionary's are cheaper to buy in China than else where, but Phrase Book's are near impossible to buy.
*** VISAS
China visa's
   HONG KONG is the best place to get your visa's Check out our list of agents and prices ...
Laos visa's
   Are available in KunMing cost RMB130 to 400 depends on your nationality - takes 3 working days - from Camellia Hotel.
Vietnam visa's
   Are easy to get in Laos, from Vientiane, Savannakhet and Pakse, if you ask for a 14 day one they will issue it on the same day. A 30 day takes 3-5 days. Cost is USD50
   Also available now from CITS YangShou RMB500-800.

TIPS
      As for luggage I recommend some sort of backpack if you intend to visit remote regions. Believe me, dragging and carrying a suitcase on your shoulders for 4-6 hours is not a comfortable sight (as testified by picture above).
      Since Sept 11, no knives (no matter how small), nail files or cutting instruments of any kind are allowed on carryon luggage. These items must be placed in checked luggage.
      A good "thumb of rule" is to pack whatever you plan to take then put half of it back. (Most people tend to take far more clothing than is really necessary).

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