Hi Deb, I did the trip in september last year it was amazing, my first time with JY and have booked for eygpt this year. It was very warm was bit cold early morning or late evening, layers are best and the bus is with you all the time so you can leave things while you tour the temples and great wall etc, Recommend trainers or comfortable shoes. also recommend taking enough cash for soveniors, hotel exchange sterling but crisp new notes only, ATM's are few. Loo roll / wipes in handbag, a big memory card for your camera as I took over 1000 pictures, the main thing is to relax and enjoy its the most amazing trip which I would tell anyone to go on, everyone was friendly, the hotels were really good, I thought the food was good, different place everyday, real chinese for lunch and dinner, chopsticks too if you want. Have a great time let us know how you get on when you get back ENJOY sue 55