We've all heard some funny questions about China. Here are five we always get from travelers (and some tips on how to help your visitors make the most out of their trip!)
1. “So… what do you eat there? Sushi?”
Yeah… not quite. Food is usually a big concern for travelers in China. Many unfamiliar with the Middle Kingdom, or even those who claim to “absolutely LOVE Chinese food,” think they can just pop into any hole-in-the-wall and easily order General Tso’s Chicken.
For the sake of your visitors, know what to order. And if you want to experiment with a local expert – take a food tour or join a Chinese cooking class. These are great “real China” experiences.
2. “How do Chinese people manage without Google /Facebook!?”
For many foreigners, Google has become such an integrated part of their world, and imagining a life without it — or god forbid, Facebook — and what else is there is to live for, right?
Interestingly enough, entering the Great Firewall can open a whole new world of tech one hasn’t experienced before. Yes, you'll need to know some basic Chinese to manage it, but even the non-Chinese trained traveler can benefit from it and improve their travel experience. Download WeChat first, then PM ChinaClickGo for more details.
3. "Everything is made in China, so it must be cheap.”
It can be hard to explain to those who see “Made in China” everywhere that if you want something of quality, you can't expect a cheap deal. And we're not even talking luxury services here.
So planning to spend USD100 a week is doable, but it won’t get you much. However, there are great options for quality services for reasonable prices – you just need to know where to look!
4. “So can I see the Great Wall, pandas and that Avatar park in three days?”
Ahh… NOPE. Yes, China is one country, but it’s also nearly the size of Europe!
Many travelers are simply not aware of the distances and, well, the common flight delays. They just read about a beautiful place or had a recommendation from someone who’s been on a tour to “Anzu.” Yeah, try figuring out where that place is!
Our advice: decide on how many days you want to travel first, then figure out what experiences are possible within that time frame.
5. “I want to see the villages near Shanghai!”
We understand that the image of China is a bit outdated. But the “Real China” is made up of villages and cities, rice fields and impressive skylines, yak-pulled carriages and Ferraris roaming the streets, side by side.
To see small villages, it’s better to travel to Yunnan, Guizhou or Guilin, but don’t expect many near Shanghai.
And no, Suzhou isn’t a small village.
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