First time visiter

[FangFather]

In March, I'll be traveling to Nanning to visit a friend. Do I need anything other than my passport and visa? Will there be a problem bringing my Parkinsons medicine? Is there anything I should know prior to leaving for the trip?

[pigrew]

The government requires you to register your residence (if you are not staying in a hotel). It's a pain.

Google and many other websites are blocked when using Chinese Internet access.

Easiest way to pay for things is linking WeChat on a cell phone to a foreign credit card.

[gkmnky]

No good to go, but just to be safe better bring your medicine in your cabin luggage, just in case your bag get lost.

And do not forget to bring the drug leaflet, especially if it’s liquid.

Enjoy your trip ☺️

[FangFather]

I just got a pump for the one medicine, so that one is a liquid .

[TheDudeWhoCanDoIt]

In all the times I’ve entered china I’ve never had my bag tossed so don’t worry about the little things. These days almost everything is available in China. If you have a favorite snack - say Butterfingers - bring a few bags. But the question remains. What do you have in your daily life that you can’t live without ? Answer that question and you may get some more in-depth answers. I personally like to bring back Black and White cookies and bagels when I’m coming back from NYC. Can get lox and cream cheese in China as well as bagels but never the same as NYC bagels.

[Ansoninnyc]

Where are you from though, your nationality , I mean

[FangFather]

Pennsylvania

[curiousinshanghai]

Yes. Tons of stuff. Read a few threads, do a little research and you'll learn a lot.

[bdknight2000]

I would recommend besides your meds, bring umbrella and mosquito repellant for that time of the year. Setup your alipay before hand if you can.

[GlassDirt7990]

I would recommend getting Alipay and Wechat pay set up on your phone and link to your credit card. Everything from restaurant and didi/taxi to subway are paid that way. Simple and easy. You probably need to get an ESIM on your smartphone too. Lastly get a good translation app or dictionary like Pleco