The pijamas

In fact there is a bit of everything in China according to age, but very often it is anything that takes precedence, to the delight of our eyes amused.
The old example, have no qualms about going into the street in pajamas (sometimes slippers). Sisi are many pijamas, not clothes ugly ^ ^. So it’s also become one of the bad habits that the government wants to hunt for the arrival of J0 Beijing 2008.

Fashion and fashion victim of imitation

Side young Chinese who want to give a style or show that they are “in” buying fashion accessories … obviously false. By exemplen impossible to go to Pearl Tower without hearing “Watch? Rolex? Buitton Louis?” (they know not to say the “v” ^ ^). Unless they buy stuff really ugly in the end (LV bag khaki green with pattern of bright garish repetitive Bag “Fiona” (lol) still green khaki etc..), And they often continue to wear ugly clothes below! To summarize, for fashion, rather than buying clothes or pretty well made, the majority of Chinese will keep his clothes imitated and bad bill but add on top of a false or fake LV DG sunglasses, which makes the contrast even more surprising.

The Chinese

Chinese level is also quite funny. Even those who are not whores luxury almost always dressed in mini skirt ultra-short, so short that we do not often see in their high (a few centimeters beyond the buttocks, or sometimes even reverse). Even worse (or better, following like it or not) that the Japanese!

Chinese headdresses

Finally in terms of hairstyle, the sections are again very specific, albeit perhaps a cultural difference, not so much bad taste. In any case we have seen our share wanted back from the hairdresser and we were very afraid to go there! I preferred to wait until my 3 months to get me to cut in France rather than trying experience (gasp not very brave on this one ^ ^). In fact a cut very popular among girls is the fringe to the Louise Brooks, no gradients, and makes a little space.
Note that I love the hair of Chinese, for cons ^ ^. Even those Japanese are not as smooth!

To conclude, in general the Chinese pay little attention to their appearance, whether for homes (facades of skyscrapers sometimes really dirty and ugly) or their clothes, even if cities beginning to have their share of fashion victims . But apart from these significant differences and funny, most of the Chinese people dressed quite normally.

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Welcome to the land where everything is made to removal without any control or substantially all (when there are, there is corruption behind in any case ^ ^).
So despite all the efforts the Chinese government allegedly counterfeit cons since 1995, do not ask as many questions as if you were crossing the border or Japanese American.

Leaving for China

To reach China, the two main concerns are: how can I bring, and what can I bring?
For the weight, look on your ticket (even if it is and electronic must be marked 20K somewhere, for example), but in general it is limited to 20kg, sometimes 25 or 28 as appropriate and by agencies, with a fine kilo very expensive in case of surpluses. In practice, I allowed myself 8 kg of surplus between London and Paris and it has happened, even if it took long enough that I argue with the guy from Air France very accommodating.
For business to take, see What to bring to China?. Just know that they have no right to bring back the meat and cheese may not pass through customs. But you can still try putting them in the hold, it is likely that this passes without incident until you put your dripping reblochon love.

Release of Chinese territory

Finally, what is returned from China, then do it yourself! The control is almost nonexistent. Already in terms of weight, you totally do not care. I came back with 28kg of Shanghai with a huge bag and obviously very heavy saw my pain to put on the carpet and the guy had not even turned the scales to weigh.
In general, if not for such visas, the customs will reconcile if you would leave a small tip, so be in order or he will see in the European twists a cash cow. Or master the Chinese to negotiate with him ^ ^.
Finally, for what is counterfeit, I encourage you not to buy over there but there are times when one has no choice (counterfeiting is so second nature out there that I could not even take a pair of socks not counterfeit). If you have no choice do not take large amounts either.
Namely that customs do not bother (or less) about the clothes you wear on you (which may be more practical to reduce the false rolex rotten that you’ve bought in the street). You should also know that you have every right to buy fake brand name products with names that are diverted many in China, between Adada, Pamu, Mupa or another.
Finally, no problems in general to leave the country unless you are unlucky and you control (that does not happen to me once on 4 Transition to Chinese airports when I’m done digging at least 6 After 3 passages on the Tokyo Narita airport!)
By cons, you should know that the market value allowed for entry into France is 180 €. There are no restrictions for entry into Chinese soil, moreover, it is advisable to keep receipts for major purchases.

Go to conclude this little article on customs, here is a quote from the “Beijing Review” which really makes me laugh:
“From a legal perspective, two points create the specificity of China compared to other countries. Firstly, China pursues a multilateral protection, that is to say, it protects intellectual property also import and export. Most countries control only imported goods, while China uses the protection of goods imported and exported and the majority of violations were found to export. This shows that China is a responsible big country as well as its customs. ”

Like what the difference between what is said and what is applied is huge in China.
In short, the final word: fill your bags of Chinese souvenirs for your interior or offer your loved ones! It costs nothing, they are wonderful (although the quality is not outside most of the time) and you can bring tons of trouble-free.

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Introduction:
Travelers send me a lot of emails about their upcoming trips to China but the subject that most frequently comes up is travel with children and the related medical worries. Here are the answers I give to these folks for the benefit (and peace of mind) for all.
Disease – Do I Need to Worry About My Child Contracting Something Horrible in China?
Of course there’s a chance of getting something. But there’s a chance that you win the lottery too. The quick answer is no. Your kid’s chances of picking up some horrible Far-East Disease that no doctor can diagnose are slim.
The first advice I give is always to consult your and your child’s physician before embarking on a trip to China. While the Center for Disease Control does not advocate any specific vaccinations for China, it’s always best to check with a doctor who knows about such things. Read all about Health Concerns and Medical Needs for China travel.

OK, No Vaccinations, but Surely There’s Something to Worry About?
Well, it all depends on how long you’ll be staying in China and again, the best thing to do is check with your physician. Yes, your child is going to be exposed to different germs here in China. So there are some precautions to take:
Be Well Before You Go. Try to ensure that everyone is taking their vitamins and is in good shape before you embark on a long trip. If you’re already prone to sickness, twelve hours on a packed airplane can do you in. Trust me: more of our visitors to China arrive sick than become sick here.
Keep hands clean. That’s good advice for all the travelers in your group no matter what the age. Bring along disinfectant gel and handy wipes (wipes are readily available in China too). Wash your hands as often as you can remember – this is your First Defense against germs.
Try to Stay Rested. Don’t push everyone too hard. There’s a lot to see in China but you can’t see it all in two weeks anyway. The time difference is a big adjustment, especially for little ones. Being tired and run down can lead to sickness so make sure everyone gets rest and try to adjust slowly to the time difference.
Jet Lag – How Do We Deal with It?
There’s no easy answer and it depends on how old your kids are. When my child was under one, we just had to be awake when he was awake and slept when he did. After 2, we discovered the portable DVD player and have become enormous fans of the contraption (for the airplane journey as well). Now when he wakes, we plug him in and try to sleep. If your kids are older and can entertain themselves, then be sure to bring along some of their favorite books and toys so they can play while you try to get some sleep.
The first three nights are the most difficult; and the second night is probably the worst. The best advice is to take it slow and sleep when they do. This might mean slowing down your sightseeing activities for the first couple of days.

I Heard They’re Crazy Drivers – Should I Bring the Car Seat?
1. If you’re child is still in the infant type, and that buckles into a stroller that can be easily folded, then yes. But taxis generally don’t have useable back-seat safety belts so you won’t be able to buckle it in. Still, it’ll be easier to manage and safer than holding your baby.
2. If your child is bigger, than there’s no reason to bring it unless you’ll be hiring a car for much of your journey. Like I say above, most taxis don’t have belts, and you’ll find the seat a big burden if you’re not using it. If most of your tour involves the use of a private car, then yes, bring your seat. But if this isn’t the case, leave the seat at home.

What About Water and Food Safety?
Happily, you don’t have to worry much about that. If your kids are the least bit adventurous, they will find a wide array of interesting snacks and candy in every local grocery and convenience store. Bottled water is available everywhere from shops to street stalls and in restaurants, if you’re served water that is in a glass, it is coming from a large cooler – not the tap.
Read lots more about Water & Food Safety here.

I’ve Heard Bad Things About the Toilets…
Yes, you have, and probably rightly so. But China’s made BIG improvements, even in the four years since I’ve been here. They know their own reputation and with the Olympics coming and lots of foreign attention, public toilets are being cleaned up. Here’s the scoop on Using the Toilets in China.
Should I Bring a Month’s Supply of Baby Food and Diapers?
It depends on if your baby has special needs, but no, you can get a lot of your supplies in China, especially in the larger cities. Where there are large expat communities, you’ll even find brands and items imported from home. Many brands have Chinese counterparts, like Huggies and Pampers. They’re not exactly like the ones back home but pretty much OK.

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