General
Packing cubes (small set)1
Passport + China visa (if required for your nationality)1
Photocopies/digital scans of passport + visa1
Travel insurance documents1
Credit/debit cards2
Chinese yuan (RMB) cash (small bills)1
Secure travel wallet/money belt1
Phone (unlocked)1
Laptop (remote work)1
Laptop charger1
Phone charger1
Power bank (airline-compliant)1
Charging cable set (USB-C/Lightning as needed)1
Universal travel plug adapter (supports China outlets: Type A/C/I)1
Warm insulated jacket (packable)1
Lightweight rain jacket / shell (packable)1
Mid-layer fleece or sweater1
T-shirts4
Pants (comfortable, quick-dry)2
Long pants (modest option for temples)1
Underwear (XL)8
Socks (warm/merino preferred)8
Sleepwear1
Walking shoes (broken-in)1
Packable slip-on sandals (for Airbnb/indoors)1
Warm hat / beanie1
Light gloves1
Buff/scarf (warmth + temple modesty backup)1
Sunglasses (UV protection)1
Sunscreen SPF 30+ (travel size, ≤100 ml)1
Lip balm (SPF)1
Reusable water bottle (with built-in filter)1
Hand sanitizer (travel size, ≤100 ml)1
Disinfecting wipes (travel pack)1
Tissues/toilet paper pack1
Insect repellent (20%+ DEET or picaridin, travel size)1
Basic first-aid kit (bandages, blister care, antiseptic wipes)1
Pain reliever/anti-inflammatory (travel pack)1
Anti-diarrheal medicine (travel pack)1
Oral rehydration salts (ORS) packets4
Any prescription medications (in original bottles)1
Face masks (KN95/N95-style)5
Travel umbrella (compact)1
Quick-dry travel towel (Airbnb/backup)1
Toothbrush1
Toothpaste (≤100 ml)1
Deodorant (solid preferred for carry-on)1
Shampoo/soap (travel sizes, ≤100 ml each)2
Razor + small shaving kit (if used)1
Small laundry soap sheets (emergency sink-wash)1
Zip-top bag for liquids (TSA quart-size)1
Crossbody anti-theft sling (markets/crowds)1
Carry-on suitcase (overhead-bin size)1