"Latest Tech vs Old Habits" China by anoum

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One of the kind people we met in China - China

The Marvellous People of China

It is the people that stands out the most when I think back about the 3-week trip my daughter and I made to China recently. The locals were usually very helpful and kind whenever they found out we were 'huaqiao' or 'overseas Chinese'. They patiently repeated directions or explanations when we had trouble understanding. They gave us helpful tips and when we frequented the shops locals went to, we were never overcharged or cheated.

Food, food, food

There are so many types of food to try in China that I wished I had more stomach compartments and bigger ones too.

So much to see too!

Although we spent 3 weeks in Shanghai, Xian, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Huangshan and Xitang, we found we actually had to forgo visiting many places within these named cities/towns.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly, helpful people
Cons:The throat-clearing coughs and spitums
In a nutshell:High Tech vs Old Habits

Last visit to China: Dec 2008
Intro Updated Sep 21, 2009
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MikeySoft Oct 24, 2008 at 9:03 AM

That is great News about the Visa. :) Too bad you do not live in KL, you could have saved Ringgit50 by going to the embassy without using a travel agent.