Health and Safety

Practice normal hygiene behavior. Non-squat toilets, found mainly in Western chain restaurants and international hotels, should not be difficult to find. Carry waterless hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Safe bottled water is widely available. Take all prescription medicine with you. For minor ailments, such as headaches and stomachaches, Chinese pharmacies are widespread and stocked with both Chinese and Western medicine. Antibiotics can be purchased easily and cheaply over the counter. Use your best judgment.