Have traveled China extensively for last twenty years. Beijing, Xian, Chengdu (held a panda), Shanghai, Nanjing, Guilin, Lijiang, Guangzhou, Hong Kong. Tianjin. Business and pleasure trips.
Be opened minded, Have guide/interpreter whenever possible. Spend for Luxury Hotels.
Sick only once, (think it was McDonalds food, Long story). Enjoy shopping in the Beijing Markets. If in Hangzhou Market in Beijing. (look for small group of Caucasian's 3-4 females, maybe a male or two)(they maybe be international Airline crewmembers and they usually will know where/which/who has best deals in the markets) Yes shopkeepers can be aggressive, a simple Boo Yao (no want) and keep walking can usually solve those issues.
Have fun, pay only what your willing too or think its worth to you. English troubles, look for teenagers, English taught from second grade.
PM if more questions. Safe travels.
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