What Things Should you Bring?

Due to weight restrictions and TSA restrictions, you have to pack carefully.  Depending on which province you go to and when, you may need to pack extra.  By all means, check the weather of the area you are going to.  If we had gone to Harbin in winter, it could get to 20 below.  We were fortunate to go in the summer.  It does get hot in China during the summer.  If you are going to a southern province it could get tropical.  Things we try to bring are medicines that are not sold in China, baby rash cream(just be careful, it has to be a travel size or China may confiscate), toys for your child to play with(they do have stores there, so try not to bring much), etc.  The cost of living seems to be going up in certain provinces, so you might find that things are getting expensive.  If you go to a place where they bargain, you might be able to get a good deal.  Bring TSA approved locks.  We have used them every time.  We have not had our stuff stolen, but we have seen others go through that.  You can have clothes washed in China.  Depending on where you are, it may be expensive, especially at the hotels.  Try a more local business or go through your guide.  You can bring snacks, but like I said, they do have grocery stores.  Extra weight can be a real pain to lug around, if you don't need to.  You don't need a stroller.  Your guide can find somewhere that has them at a reasonable price.  In the end, you can leave the stroller with the guide for another couple.