Photo Equipment: Beijing - albeit photogenic - is rather heavily polluted and you shouldn't expect blue sky and sunshine too often. Choose your film accordingly.
Miscellaneous: Lonely Planet's new book on Beijing (ISBN 1-86450-144-8) was published in January 2001. I've found it quite useful and so would you I guess.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Miscellaneous: Hospitals and pharmacies in Beijing.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Luggage and bags: y54
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: ryu
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: ery
Photo Equipment: er
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: ru
Miscellaneous: eru
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 754
Miscellaneous: If it’s hot when you go to visit, buy an umbrella when you get there. It’s a life saver in that sun. We also had water spray..one of those things I almost didn’t bring that ended up being invaluable!
Updated Dec 24, 2007
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Comfy shoes for walking and climbing the wall.
Miscellaneous: Order a Pocket-Beijing for free at http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/chinastic/chinastic_pocket.htm
Written Aug 20, 2006
Luggage and bags: Beijing is a temperate climate so you must pack according to the season, ranging from heavy clothing in the winter for below zero temps to light clothing for the summer heat.
Updated Dec 29, 2005
Miscellaneous: They are incredibly expensive in Beijing. So if you need a book for the cafes, parks, picnics and bedtime reading, bring your own!
Written Jun 6, 2005
Luggage and bags: Bring only a small bag with the bare necessities, buy everything else on location including suitcases.
Written Apr 3, 2005
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toilet paper for when we are away from hotel
Written Nov 24, 2004
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Spent a week in beijing, I now have a severe chest infection. If you can take antibiotics with you and as soon as you feel a sore throat comi9ng on take them.
Written Sep 2, 2004
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