1. Hair dryer—3 star hotels and better have hair dryers as an amenity.
2. Tooth brush—all hotels and hostels offer a sealed and clean toothbrush and
toothpaste.
3. 50% of your clothes—when you are finished packing your clothes, take 50% out.
You will not need that many clothes. Hotels have inexpensive cleaning services.
Or, wash them in your room and hang dry.
4. Dress shoes—waste of space. Comfortable shoes are more important.
5. Shampoo and soap—hotels and hostels have as an amenity.
6. Large suitcases and luggage locks— buy in China if you have too many gifts and
need more room. Leave behind luggage locks, unless TSA-approved.
7. Sharp objects— security checks at the airport and elsewhere will confiscate them.
Knives are illegal to carry in China or Hong Kong.
8. Computer and money for electronic gifts—you can use a computer in your hotel’s
business center, at coffee shops or internet cafes. Electronics weigh you down.
Don’t buy electronics in China-- In contrast to Westerners’ perceptions,
computers and cameras are not cheaper to buy in China.
If you find a great deal on an electronic item, be careful—electronics may look
great on the outside but the inside will not function the same as you are
familiar with.
9. Cell phone— if it’s not enabled to operate internationally. Call your
provider to find out if your phone has this capability, and the costs associated
with that service.
10. Closed mind —keep an open mind and you will experience over 5000 years of history
and a fascinating culture.
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