Packing Suggestions for China trip

Packing List - these are suggestions only:
Weather in Beijing, in April ranges from 44ºF-82ºF, mixed sun and showers
Weather in Kunming, in April, ranges from 40ºF-77ºF, clouds & rain (the damp will make it feel colder)

Clothes: Pack light weight, easy to wash and quick to dry, clothes
(Consider color coordinating the clothes you pack so everything goes with everything else. Plan on hand washing every 3 days or so.)

• 2-3 pairs of pants (and/or skirts) You should have 2 pairs of non-jean pants or skirts to wear to schools.
• 1-2 pairs of shorts,(or light weight pants, skirts, no mini skirts)
• 4-5 t-shirts or shirts (short or long sleeved ) Boys should have at least 2 collared shirts to wear to schools.
• 7 pairs socks
• 7 undies
• PJ's
• light pair of slippers or flip flops(hotel rooms may be not up to your standards of cleanliness)
• 2 pairs of comfortable, broken in, walking shoes (alternate days and/or if one pair gets wet)
• 1 outfit for “formal” occasions (skirt or dress, or slacks and shirt with collar)
• Watch
• Alarm Clock
• waterproof jacket/slicker
• sweater, jacket, or lightweight fleece
• toiletries
• journal, pens, pencils and glue stick (you might want to buy a handmade journal and writing utensils there)

Other travel accessories:
You might want to consider some of the following:
• antibacterial hand wipes or hand sanitizer, tissue packets and sm. travel toilet paper rolls (no toilet paper in some situations and no water for washing hands afterwards)
• clothes washing liquid or powdered detergent (in small, spill proof container)
• sunglasses, sun screen, hat
• iPod or Walkman and batteries
• sm. flashlight
• paperback books (to read on plane, or at night, and to leave with Chinese friends when finished)
• 120/240 adapter (and appliances like a sm. hairdryer, if you think you need one)
• small inflatable neck pillow for flights
• simple first aid supplies
• any medication you take regularly (in its original container),
• chapstick
• medication for diarrhea (in original container)
• daypack (on plane, pack a change of underwear & 1 days' clothes in case of luggage disappearing. Prescription meds should be included)
• digital camera and charger, download cable (if you have computer with you) or extra memory cards.
• personal food: granola bars, nuts, dried fruit, any healthy snack you like that packs well (we will have three large meals a day, but sometimes they may not be timely)
• gifts - approx. 10-50 sm. gifts, postcards, stamps, quarters, etc., 1 or 2 nicer gifts for the family you will stay with, and one to pool for teachers and people who will be our guides.
• email addresses of friends and family for internet opportunity
• photo book of home and family, to share with Chinese friends - postcards of VT are a HUGE hit
• security pouch for money (worn under clothes)
• sm. calculator for currency exchange and bargaining
• name & address cards (either "business" type or postcard w/ label to hand out to Chinese friends)

Miscellaneous Travel Tips and Info
Students should bring a portion of their spending money in cash (US) in order to facilitate exchange of money at the beginning of our travel. The rest of your funds should be in cash or on a debit card. Be sure to let you bank know you will be using the card in China!!