• Don’t drink tap water. • Don’t buy bottle water from street vendors• Bring “new” US dollar bills• You may change RMB at hotel or bank. Bank may give better rate. • When you buy goods at the store, make sure they pack the one that

you select. • Traffic lights are only for reference, watch out for cars. • Lady and man rooms may not be as clean as here. Take a deep

breath before you go in. Go to bathroom before you leave the hotel. • Bring an extra foldable luggage/bag. • Make sure that your airline ticket name and password name are the

same. • Voltage in China is 220V instead of 110V. Go to Fry’s to get a

converter if you wish. • Bring medication for Diarrhea or common colds. • Don’t catch cold or flu before you go.

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