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
• antibiotics (in original container)
• medication for diarrhea (in original container)
• daypack (pack a change of underwear & 1 days' clothes in
case of luggage disappearing. Prescription meds should be included)
• camera and film, or digital camera and charger, download cable
or extra memory cards.
• personal food: granola bars, oatmeal packets,
nuts, jerky, peanut butter (although we will eat three large meals a
day)
• 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.
• address list of friends and family for sending postcards (e-mail addresses,
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 American Express travelers’ checks
for exchange at a later date.