With the advent of Tabao, Ping Duo Duo, and Amazon China it is possible to buy almost anything you need or want, even if it can't be found in Datong. There are though, a few items that you will want to bring from home yourself. This is due to the fact that they will be extremely expensive online, or as in the case of certain medications, they may potentially be fake. Below are several items that would be better brought from home.
1. Tylenol, or other pain medications
2. Deodorant (This is very difficult to find, and if you do, it will be very expensive. It is recommended that you bring enough to last the whole time you will reside in China.)
3. Pepto-Bismol (¥135.88 or $19.70 online for a 12 fl oz bottle) or other stomach/anti-diarrheal medicine. Because you will be unused to the food here, you will have stomach problems the first few days.
4. Computers, cell phones, or other electronic devises. (cell phones must be unlocked to be able to use Chinese SIM cards)
2. Deodorant (This is very difficult to find, and if you do, it will be very expensive. It is recommended that you bring enough to last the whole time you will reside in China.)
3. Pepto-Bismol (¥135.88 or $19.70 online for a 12 fl oz bottle) or other stomach/anti-diarrheal medicine. Because you will be unused to the food here, you will have stomach problems the first few days.
4. Computers, cell phones, or other electronic devises. (cell phones must be unlocked to be able to use Chinese SIM cards)