Flights to Jingchuan County, Pingliang from NT$7,390

If you're not prepared, traveling can be tough. But there's no need to hit the panic button just yet. Follow these helpful hints for a pleasant start to your time in Jingchuan County.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be easy if you take the right stuff. Firstly, you'll want a few basic toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare change of clothes and a magazine or two. Next, leave space in your carry-on bag for your laptop, a charger, your important medications and maybe a proper neck pillow as well. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to bring your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have sharp objects (like a pocket knife) hiding in one of the zippers of your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include flammable or explosive goods, like aerosols and matches, and gels and liquids in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The long, narrow aisles of your plane are no fashion runway. Wear comfortable clothes and remember to take a cardigan as it can get quite cool in the cabin. Flat, enclosed shoes are also a sensible choice.
• Caused by sustained periods of immobility, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clotting condition that can affect some passengers on long-haul flights. The good news is there are ways to reduce your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, get up and wander the aisles as often as you can and wear compression socks or tights.

As savvy travelers know, the secret is to be well organized before you get to security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Jingchuan County in no time flat. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a terrific start:

• Your travel documents and ID will need to be presented to security personnel. Have them easily accessible so you don't hold up the line.
• Next up, both you and your hand luggage must be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that is likely to trigger the alarm. Personal belongings like your jacket, belt and headphones will be required to go through the machine.
• For just a few moments, you'll need to unplug from the digital world. Your laptop, phone and any other electronic devices will also need to go through the scanner.
• Want to bring along your favorite cologne? Not a problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear zip-close bag, it's OK to bring with you in your carry-on baggage.
• It's also likely that you'll be asked to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a wise idea.
• Airlines won't allow any pocket knives or other sharp items to come on board with you. If you must bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.