What To Bring: A Basic Packing List (China)
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2What to bring: a basic packing list
DURING YOUR TRAVEL
When you are traveling in China, make sure you have the following items with you:
A roll of toilet paper (usually not provided in Chinese toilets);
Handwash soap (often not provided);
The address and phone number of the academy in Chinese characters, in case you
get lost or need help;
CLOTHING
Multiple training shirts (you'll want to be able to change when one is wet with
sweat);
2-5 shorts for summer; and/or 2-4 or more long training pants for winter;
7 - 10 pairs of socks & underwear;
Good running shoes (if you have a large shoe size and intend to stay >6 months,
bring 1-2 pairs extra. Large sizes are hard to buy in China, unless you order them
online);
Towels (recommend at least 2, so you have a spare one when one is in the wash/not
dry yet);
In summer, add:
Suncream
Mosquito repellent (DEET is not necessary, there is no malaria in the region)
Flipflops or sandals
Optional: swimsuit, cap/hat or bandana, sunglasses
In winter, add:
a thick, warm winter jacket;
A thick, warm hoody and/or sweater (recommended >1)
gloves, scarf and winter hat (all of very warm and durable material)
good shoes (ideally hiking boots or waterproof winter boots, but you'll be fine as
long as they can take some water and mud)
Optional: if you get cold easily, consider bringing thermal clothing and thermal
underwear.
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Deodorant (not easy to get locally);
A (small) medical aid kit with bandaids, painkillers, etc.;
Tiger balm or a muscle warming cream (or you can use the local equivalent: Red
Flower Oil);
OTHER
Converter plug for Chinese plugs. The Chinese version has 2 pins, similar to the
European system.
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