How to Use the toilets in China

Though it may seem uncomfortable and rather too primitive, the squatting position helps you relax your puborectalis muscle and straightens your rectum, reducing the possibility of getting constipated and easily having waste evacuated.

China's reputation for horrible public bathrooms is quite known. But things are changing to the better now in some big cities like Beijing, Xian Shanghai and etc. The local governments in China are doing a lot to improve the state of the toilet facilities. Now you'll often find public toilets rated with stars.

Most hotels and all major airports are equipped with sitting toilets with western facilities. But in some tourist spots or remote areas, toilets are not clean and well maintained, no toilet paper, no soap or tissues to dry your hands.

Some toilets need repairs which are often clogged with rundown toilet plumbing.

A 4 Star Rated Toilet Sign issued by Beijing Tourism Administration

Very clean public toilet with solar energy, music and video.