Yes, you need. 1 months prior your departure date you will receive the final tour documents from Yangtze Cruises, Inc by priority mail. Upon receiving, please double check everything included, the tour itinerary, the hotels, transportation and all details relevant.

MEANWHILE YOU NEED TO RECONFIRM ANY UNCLEAR DETAIL WITH US BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE.

Before leaving home for the airport, be sure that you remember to take:

1. Valid PASSPORT (must be valid 6 months beyond your date of return), and China VISA(which is attached within your passport).
2. Final travel documents or any voucher sent to you by Yangtze Cruises, Inc with all local contact info.
3. Round trip international air tickets(Tips for tickets: Please check your tickets for the passenger's name, schedule soon after you receive it, if anything wrong, you should contact us immediately; we suggest you call the airline 72 hours prior the departure time to confirm the flight. Yangtze Cruises, Inc won¡¯t take any responsibility for airline¡¯s changes).
4. For your convenience we suggest essential items (medications, toiletries, passport, plane tickets, currencies, important documents) be hand carried by you!

1. Coffee bag along if necessary. Only tea bag is available in hotel.
2. Hair dryer, razor, alarm clock.(most of 4 and 5 star hotels in China have hair dryer in guest¡¯s room)
3. Electrical converter and adapter plugs. China's electrical system operates at 220 volts.
4. Common toiletries, cold and digestive medications, lip balm, sanitary napkins and any over-the-counter medicines you generally use.
5. Chewing gum, mints, or throat lozenges to keep your mouth moist.
6. Sun-tan lotion and sun glasses. Raincoat if you go in July and August.
7. Camera & film. Be aware that while print film is available in most places, negative film may be difficult to find, and be sure to pack extra batteries and films.
8. A note book to keep track of all the exciting things happening on the trip.
9. Casual clothes and a pair of comfortable walking shoes
10. Shirts, sweaters, and jackets that can be worn in layers to suit a range of climates.

1. JEWERLY
2. CASH (besides a small amount of cash ¨C under $500, do not bring with you big amount of cash)

Do pack comfortable, "broken-in" shoes! Most of our tours and cruises include extensive walking, especially during shore excursions and during visits ashore! Sneakers are the best.

China has different climates - from the chilly North to the balmy South, daytime and nighttime- so you need to bring a variety of clothes for all types of weather conditions..

However, in principle, you should combine clothes that can be worn in layers! Our tour and cruise programs are designed with comfort in mind. Suggest you leave your formal evening clothes at home - they will not be needed!. One tie and sport coat for gentlemen and one dress for ladies is all you will need in terms of more elegant clothing for the Captain¡¯s Farewell dinner and a few other cultural or theater performances.

In addition - LEAVE YOUR FANCY JEWLERY AT HOME! By keeping it simple you will have a worry free trip - to the benefit of all of us!!!

Only one piece of checked luggage is allowed going to china, along with a carry-on piece.

Baggage allowances differ for the United States, transpacific, inter-Orient and China sections of your tour. However, carrying a single suitcase weighing no more than 44 pounds will meet all requirements. We suggest you to travel as light as possible since there may be times when you will have to carry your own baggage during the trip in China.

• US and non-stop transpacific - Two pieces of luggage, their combined measurements (sum of the three dimensions not exceeding 106 inches; no single piece may be larger than 62 inches).
• Inter-Orient - Maximum weight allowance of 44 pounds.
• People's Republic of China - Baggage allowance within China is 44 pounds per person for travel by air and one piece of baggage per person to travel by train. Baggage must be locked as required by inter-China air carriers, otherwise domestic Chinese Airlines will NOT accept your luggage
• Hong Kong - U.S. - Carry-on Baggage allowance for carry-ons when departing from Hong Kong for the United States. One piece: size 22 x 14 x 9 inches (or 56cm x 36cm x 23cm)

Baggage regulations when flying inside China

CARRYON BAGGAGE

Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. First class passengers may carry up to 2 pieces. All other passengers may carry on only one piece. The size may not exceed 20x40x55cm. Carry no baggage in excess of the limit is subject to an excess baggage fee and must be carried as checked baggage. A fee may be imposed for excess weight. You can also take one hand carryon, which should fit in the overhead bin or under your seat.

FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Free baggage allowance includes checked baggage and cabin baggage. Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 40kg, for first class, 30kg, for business class, and 20kg, for economy class. No free baggage allowance is granted to infants.

IF YOU ARE TRAVELING TOGETHER IN GROUP MORE THAN 1 PEOPLE, YOU CAN USE YOUR ALLOWANCE TOGETHER.

Even though the check in Baggage allowance is 20kg for person when flying in China. You can put 2 people's allowance together, which means, if you have 35kg, your friend have only 5kg, as long as you 2 check in together at the airport, that will be fine. But if the total weight exceeds 40kg, they will charge you the over weight part. This policy also applies to 3, 4, 5 or even more people, as long as they are checking in at the same time on the airport counter.

ARTICLES WHICH CANNOT NE TAKEN AS BAGGAGE

Passengers are not allowed to carry in their checked or carryon baggage dangerous articles, such as flammable, explosive, corrosive, poisonous, radioactive, polymerizable and magnetized materials. Passengers are forbidden to carry arms, sharp or lethal weapons when taking a flight.

ARTICLES WHICH CANNOT BE PACKED IN THE CHECKED BAGGAGE

Passengers are not allowed to pack in the checked baggage important documents, classified materials, diplomatic mail bags, negotiable securities, currencies, money orders, valuables, vulnerable perishables and articles and other articles needed in the special custody of somebody. The carrier will not be liable for the loss of or damage to the aforementioned.

BAGGAGE PACKING

The checked baggage should be packed perfectly, well locked, toed up solidly and be able to withstand pressure to a reasonable extent. Carriers may refuse to accept for carriage if the baggage packing does not meet to the requirements.

BAGGAGE COMPENSATION

The carrier will be liable to compensate for the loss of or damage to the checked baggage due to the carrier's fault. The norm of compensation shall not exceed RMB 50 yuan per kg.. If the value of the baggage is less than RMB 50 yuan per kg., the amount of compensation shall be paid according to its actual value of the loss.

BAGGAGE DECLARED VALUE

A passenger may declare the value of his baggage if the value of his checked baggage exceeds RMB 50 yuan per kg.. Baggage declared value can not exceed the value of the current baggage. The maximum baggage declared value is RNB 8,000 yuan.

SECURITY INSPECTIION

Passengers and their baggage (including checked and carryon baggage) are subject to the security inspection before boarding the aircraft.

1. If during the trip you add or subtract the amount of check-in baggage, please let the Tour Director know so he or she can account for the difference in the total count.
2. When checking-out in hotel, you will be instructed to put your baggage outside your door at a specific time. To ensure that your baggage is transported with the group's bags, please adhere closely to the times given.
3. If your bags arrive damaged, please let the Tour Director know immediately so he or she may report it. The longer you wait the harder it is to get the hotel or CAAC to accept responsibility.

To make sure your luggage takes the same vacation as you do, luggage tags will be supplied with your final documents by Yangtze Cruises, Inc. Please use them! They assist our ground personnel in recognizing and collecting your luggage - and if lost - they help locate and deliver your luggage to you!

While safe deposit boxes are available at most hotels and on the vessels (either in the rooms or via the reception) we still strongly recommend that you leave items of value such as jewelry at home. Yangtze Cruises, Inc will not take any responsibility for your valuables¡¯ loss or damage.

China operates on a different system than in the United States. So, please bring plenty of spare tapes/films and additional batteries. And if buying local tapes - make sure they are filmed in the NTSC format (US standard). Otherwise the cost of transferring them when you get back home may not be worth the money you paid for it in the first place!

Gift like a bottle of wine, candy, coffee, chocolate candy, cigarettes, lipsteaks, small value cosmetic products or necktie are welcomed.