Originally Posted by
Steve007NY
We're flying SIN-PEK in 3 weeks. Will we have any problem bringing in books that are not 'party line?' Thinking about Wild Swans, which I'd like my partner to read, but may not be finished by the time we head there.
In a word no. Unlike the authoritarian customs of the U.S. the odds of anyone ever opening your bag approach zero. In well over twenty runs through PVG and PEK MrZhu has never been stoped at customs - not once. Of course there is a first time for anything.
None-the-less MrZhu suggests you do not bring in a large quantity of religious pamphlets.
Originally Posted by
Steve007NY
Any other no-nos at customs besides the universal?
Green line=friend. red line=not good. Not that there is anyone managing the red line anyway....
Originally Posted by
Steve007NY
How strict are they with limit on amount of liquor one can import?
Steve
See above.
Lastly, while Mr Zhu thinks that Wild Swans is wonderfully written and helpful as a history-lite textbook if bears minimal if any resemblance to modern China. Mr Zhu thinks you will have a great trip. It is often the people who go expecting a ‘party system’ that have the most rewarding and enriching trips.