What essential items should I bring when traveling to China?
Ranked by importance: 1. Documents and copies — Original passport / Taiwan Compatriot Permit, plus a scanned copy stored in the cloud and a printed copy kept separately (can save three days if lost); 2. Internet plan — eSIM, local SIM, or roaming, arranged before departure; 3. Mobile payment — Bind foreign cards to Alipay/WeChat and complete real-name verification; 4. Cash — 2,000–4,000 RMB per person, including some small bills; 5. Common medications — Gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, painkillers, allergy medicine,
Ranked by importance: 1. Documents and photocopies — Original passport/TAIWAN Compatriot Permit, plus a scanned copy stored in the cloud and a printed copy kept separately (can save three days if lost); 2. Internet plan — eSIM, local SIM, or roaming, arranged before departure; 3. Mobile payment — Overseas cards linked to Alipay/WeChat with real-name verification completed; 4. Cash — 2,000–4,000 RMB per person, including some small bills; 5. Common medications — Gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, painkillers, allergy medicine, band-aids, and daily medications for elders (bring enough for the entire trip); 6. Toilet paper and wet wipes — Most public toilets in China provide them, but not all; 7. Adapters and power banks — 220V/50Hz, universal adapters are the most reliable; 8. Thermos — Hot water is everywhere in China, and it’s very useful for those accustomed to drinking hot water; 9. Masks — N95 for haze and dust; 10. Offline maps and information.