A couple questions...

[Lucky °®ÈË]

I am leaving soon to go to China and pick up my wife. I was hoping someone could give me a gift suggestion.

 

My wife knows a man, a friend who had a successful career as building and commerece official for a large city and surrounding areas. The last time I went to China he treated me and my wife to a trip to Mashan to see its famous undergrond caverns and he put us up in the best hotel in the city. So I am sure he does not lack for anything fincancial. This trip we will see him again and I wanted to bring him a special gift. Any ideas?

 

Also, my wife wants me to bring some cartons of Marlboros for some of the men in her family. I have no idea what kind of Marlboros to get. Does anyone know what type of Marlboros Chinese men prefer?

[david_dawei]

Hey congrats !

 

I usually bring Malboro 100s.

 

You could bring some souvenir from your work. One time I brought some stuff from the Army-Navy Surplus store. Although they can get camouflage uniforms in China, I tried to get some items I thought they could not.

[dnoblett]

Anything "Made In America" is appreciated.

 

I give my wife's sister's fiancee a Mag-Light Flashlight, that is a genuine high quality item made in Ontario California, greatly appreciated by any guy.

 

The 3-D cell model is the icon. But a 2-cell is great, the newest feature is the white LED bulbs that they are now coming with, this makes them run for ever on a set of batteries.

 

http://www.maglite.com/

 

http://www.armyproperty.com/Equipment-Info/Pictures/Flashlight-Maglite-2.jpg

[Lucky °®ÈË]

Thanks d and d... as far as bringing a work item... I work at the Kennedy Space Center so maybe some kind of space/shuttle related apparel or some other kind of memorobilia?

[dnoblett]

Thanks d and d... as far as bringing a work item... I work at the Kennedy Space Center so maybe some kind of space/shuttle related apparel or some other kind of memorobilia?

Most definitely something space program related would be very cool.

 

Nice, my wife an I visited Kennedy Space Center two years ago after attending a conference down in Miami.

[Lucky °®ÈË]

Thanks again for your input! I hate to be a bother...but I also want to bring something for her 15 year old son. She did not give me any ideas. Thanks again...

[tonado]

Bring American Ginseng for the older folks and itouch for the kids (if you can afford it).

[garfield529]

I don't know if it has changed, but if you are going to buy cigarettes, they are much cheaper to buy at the duty free in the airport. I spent $40 for a carton and could have bought two for the same price.

[Lucky °®ÈË]

Anything "Made In America" is appreciated.

 

I give my wife's sister's fiancee a Mag-Light Flashlight, that is a genuine high quality item made in Ontario California, greatly appreciated by any guy.

 

The 3-D cell model is the icon. But a 2-cell is great, the newest feature is the white LED bulbs that they are now coming with, this makes them run for ever on a set of batteries.

 

http://www.maglite.com/

 

http://www.armyproperty.com/Equipment-Info/Pictures/Flashlight-Maglite-2.jpg

 

OK, I went to Wal-Mart tonight and got one of the big 3 D cell black LED flashlights. It is strange how the packaging differed. Some had the wattage of the LED some did not. Others gave you distance in meters of how far the light would travel and others include the Lumen value. Also I discoved that the Raovac alkaline batteries are also made in the US. I got a pack of 6 so that will give him two changes of batteries. Again thanks for the suggestion!

[Lucky °®ÈË]

My wife told me last night that since we are getting a gift for this man that we should also get something for his wife.

 

So I am open to suggestions on what to get a Chinese woman who I am guessing is near or over 60. Thanks again.

[Kyle]

for the lady, my wife suggested bookmarks or a multiple photo frame - a nice one.

[david_dawei]

shampoo and lotion kits.. like from bath and beyond... but NOT something for taking a bath since few have a bath

[Lucky °®ÈË]

Seeing as how I have to leave on Saturday, I am pretty much done buying all the gifts. I did get a majority of the suggestions you offered me. I greatly thank all you for your input.

 

Going American from Orlando to LA, China Southern from LA to Guangzhou and to Nanning. We will stay at our home there for the week and then we will both return Nov 13. I can't wait!