Most Chinese dress casually as it is best to follow this custom for the sake of being comfortable. However, you may wish to bring one or two formal outfits as you will probably be planning to visit some dance halls, bars or discos in today's modern hotels in China. You should make sure that your footwear is comfortable and strong because there will be a lot of walking when sightseeing. Clothes for rainy and windy weather should definitely be packed especially if you are planning to travel to the Yangzi river or mountains during the summer months from May to August.

Laundering services are available in most hotels, usually through the floor attendant or housekeeping and one-day dry cleaning and pressing services are offered at better hotels. The quality of service does vary so it is best to try a few easily replaceable articles first.