A few of you have asked what they should pack before coming to China. Here is a list of recommendations. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

1. Shoes

In China, it can be hard to find shoe sizes larger than 44 for men (US size 10) and 39 for women (US size 8). In the larger cities, you have many more size options, but finding a variety of styles can be a problem. We recommend you bring all the shoes you might need, from casual to dressy.

2. Pants/Trousers

The Chinese tend to be quite slim and not as curvy as Westerners, thus bring any pants/jeans you might need. Otherwise, you can get tailor-made clothes for quite cheap.

3. Medicine

As with any extended visit abroad, you should bring a sufficient amount of prescription medication you may need. Likewise, if you have any preferred over-the-counter meds, bring those too. You can get medicine though the Campus clinic for free or purchase many medicines through pharmacies in Long Hu or Zhengzhou. Be aware that the brands are Chinese brands and may not be familiar to you.

4. Feminine Products

For you women, tampons can be almost impossible to find outside of the big cities, and even then, its only O.B.

    Other than the above mentioned items, you can purchase most toiletries and Western food necessities (albeit a more limited variety) in Long Hu or Zhengzhou. For any specific questions regarding what you should bring, please contact us.