Start with the essentials
Pack for your actual regions and activities rather than an imagined nationwide climate.
Layering works well for changing temperatures; bring comfortable walking shoes, medication in original packaging, and adapters suited to your devices.
Important things to check
Mountain trips, desert routes, and winter city visits require different equipment from a short Shanghai getaway.
Put essential medication, travel documents, chargers, and one change of clothes in carry-on luggage.
The essentials in your day bag
For city days, carry drinking water, weather protection, tissues, a charged phone, and any required medication. At busy sites, a light bag is more comfortable than luggage.
Regional differences matter
Harbin winter gear is unnecessary for a warm-season Guangzhou trip; a mountain visit can require warm layers even when the city below is mild. Check forecasts just before packing.
Build a trip around your real needs
Good travel planning connects accurate information with the details of your own journey: passport, season, interests, mobility, budget, and pace. For time-sensitive rules, always verify with the relevant official provider or government authority rather than relying only on an older article.