Bring gifts The nice thing about visiting Chinese families is that while it is polite to bring gifts, generic gifts are expected and even welcome. You don't have to go overboard, nor do you have to spend a lot of time picking out something personal for each family member. A gift box of in-season fruit, a carton of cigarettes, and a nice bottle of local spirits are safe bets for practically any family makeup. If there are elderly people in your host's family some vitamins or traditional Chinese medicines are good gifts which show your respect and care for the older generation. Bring gifts The nice thing about visiting Chinese families is that while it is polite to bring gifts, generic gifts are expected and even welcome. You do not have to go overboard, nor do you have to spend a lot of time picking out something personal A gift box of in-season fruit, a carton of cigarettes, and a nice bottle of local spirits are safe bets for practically any family makeup. If there are elderly people in your host's family some vitamins or traditional Chinese medicines are good gifts which show your respect and care for the older generation.