Flights to Zhumadian, Henan from NT$13,230

No matter where you're coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you're well prepared. We've put together a list of handy tips that will help get your Zhumadian vacation started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be a great experience if you bring the right stuff. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a spare change of clothes and a few magazines. Next, find room in your hand luggage for your phone and charger, medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow as well. Lastly, don't forget to take your passport, travel papers and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) won't be allowed on. Pointed or sharp objects, like your precious Swiss Army knife, and dangerous products which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosols and strong acids, are also not allowed.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be your prime concern when deciding what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear carefully too, as swollen ankles and feet are a common occurrence. Roomy, closed-toed shoes work well.
• Most travelers have heard about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by long periods of sitting. There are numerous ways to lower your risk. Wear compression socks or tights, drink lots of water and move your legs and feet. Walk the aisles of the cabin or try out some simple stretches in your seat.

Being prepared before you arrive at the airport will help make your trip to Zhumadian easy and painless. Below you'll find some useful tips for a speedy journey past security:

• Keep your boarding pass and passport within close reach. They're the first things you'll be asked to show at airport security.
• Next up, both you and your carry-on bag must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that might set the alarms off. Personal belongings like your belt, jacket and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
• All electronic gadgets, including your phone and laptop, must also be separately scanned.
• Any gels or liquids, such as perfume or hand cream, that you want to take on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one liter), zip-lock bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll be required to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a good idea.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp items or pocket knives to come on board with you. If you must bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.