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Essentials making your Next Trip to China, EASY!
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items Thinking about checking out China in the near future? These are my must-haves for making your next China trip enjoyable, stress-free and most of all, easy. #travel
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The Essentials
Survive China in the Summer
Survive China in the Winter
The Essentials
These are everyday essentials I'd recommend for travelling to and within China
Bypass the VPN and Great Firewall and get connected immediately when you get to China. Ubigi has the best connection and coverage across China and is now the only eSIM we use when travelling across Asia.
Ubigi eSIM
These are hands down THE best travel compression socks I have worn. Recommended to me by a nurse, these are the first compression socks to fit comfortably (even with big calves) even after a 14 hour flight. Land ready to explore, and do yourself a fa...
Compression Socks for Women & Men
This is our favourite travel adapter. It is universal so takes any plug, but also has the ability to convert. We get 100w so it's powerful enough to charge our laptops, as well as our phones all at the same time.
MOMAX 5-in-1 Universal Travel Adapter 100W
Perfect to carry in your bag, handbag or pocket. Lots of public toilets in China don't provide soap. Have peace of mind especially when travelling through local or rural areas, that you can clean your hands thoroughly before carrying on with your day...
PURELL Hand Sanitizer Gel 2oz Travel 6-Pack
You WILL need a power bank travelling China - between paying for everything on your phone, taking photos, videos and translating everything - the UGREEN power banks are my go-to for keeping me charged all day and night.
I like the UGREEN brand becaus...
Portable Power Bank - UGREEN 20000mAh 165W USB-C
The best! Save yourself the hassle of digging through your suitcase for a clean pair. These are perfect for maximum efficiency and ensuring you pack everything you need for your trip.
8 Set Packing Cubes (Luggage Organizers)
Toilet paper is NOT provided in public toilets. Yes, you can buy a roll in China or a packet of tissues, but having travel sized, flushable, toilet tissue on hand when nature calls will save you the embarrassment of going with nothing to wipe. Stock ...
Compact Travel Flushable Wipes - 48 Count
THIS. This suitcase is the ONLY suitcase I travel with, EVERYWHERE. Top opening suitcases are the best for travelling throughout Asia, where hotel rooms can be VERY small. Lojels quality is next level and even after 4years of constant use, it still l...
Top Opening Suitcase, Cubo Medium
THIS is a must. You will use your phone constantly and this makes it easy to access, no fumbling and hands-free. I use mine daily, it has been the best investment to-date.
Crossbody Adjustable Anti Theft Phone Lanyard
The best travel water bottle. Don't pay for overpriced water at the airport or in town, fill up at the water dispensers for free and pack it in the handbag for easy carrying when not in use.
Collapsible 20oz Leak Proof Silicone Bottle
Perfect for keeping track of your luggage, your bag, your coat... anything really!
Apple AirTag
I use these to attach my airtags to the pram, inside our backpacks, my handbag, anywhere really. Easy to attach and take-off!
Apple AirTag Loop
I use this to keep an airtag in my Passport Holder and one in my wallet.
AirTag Wallet Insert
Survive China in the Summer
Chinese summers are HOT and HUMID. As dry as their winters are, is as humid as their summers. Some cities are referred to as furnace cities, due to their consistent high temps. Be ready to combat the humidty and heat with these essentials.
Summer in Beijing is HOT and HUMID. Buy a neck fan BEFORE you get here to save yourself the hassle of trying to find one before leaving the airport. Summer is sticky, the Forbidden Palace is big - and this will make your days exploring that Palace an...
FrSara Portable Neck Fan, 360° Cooling, 5200mAh
If you want to survive summer with no sweat marks, invest in Airsim t-shirts. They work so well in the humidity and heat, you'll be comfortable and they look great on all occassions. I was really surprised how long they last and they continue to look...
Women AIRism Cotton T-Shirts
These are the best bands to use. During the summer, the humidity attracts mosquitos! The easiest way to keep yourself bite free, wear a repellent band. Much easier than layering yourself in repellent several times a day.
Mosquito Repellent Bracelets, Individually Wrapped
The best sunscreen, to keep the skin well protected in the heat and humidity here in China. Doesn't leave the skin feeling sticky in the humidity and easy to apply throughout the day.
Neutrogena Sunscreen Spray SPF 70 Broad Spectrum
I have a couple of these dresses and they are the perfect outfit to look nice in the humidity and heat of a Beijing Summer. Airism helps keep the material from becoming sticky and hot (which is a must) in the heat. Perfect for walking the Hutongs in.
Ultra Stretch AIRism Dress | UNIQLO
I LOVE this Korean sunscreen and its perfect for keeping your face protected from the harsh Beijing summer sun. If you're not one for wearing face masks in summer (they do here) then you'll need a great sunscreen to help keep your skin protected.
Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Survive China in the Winter
China has HARSH winters in the north. If you're coming to Beijing in the winter, prepare for fine and sunny days, but very low temperatures & humidity. Most days will be in the minuses - and VERY VERY dry.
If you are coming to Beijing in the winter, it is BITTER and cold. These are my go-to everyday thermal wears, under every outfit. These keep your core warm, without being too bulky, giving you a warm base to build your outfit for the day from. Uniqlo...
HEATTECH Ultra Warm T-Shirt
Again, like the tops, if you are coming to Beijing in the winter, it is BITTER and cold. These are my go-to everyday thermal wears, under every outfit. These keep your legs warm, without being too bulky, giving you a warm base to build your outfit fo...
HEATTECH Ultra Warm Leggings
DO NOT underestimate the dry weather during winter. This is my absolute GO-TO to combat dry skin. I have tried MANY different creams and lotions to prevent dry spots developing, but this is the most effective. Can be used all over and has a very ligh...
L'Occitane Almond Body Oil
I have never relied on Vaseline so much in my life! Dry spots, lips and windburn are a common problem in the dry winter. Sometimes cream won't even help, but I learnt a tip - to keep the dry spots from developing, use Vaseline every night before bed....
Vaseline Jelly