[rhsgypsylady]

I spent 2 wks in China in 2002 and it was very educational - went to Great Wall, Tianonmon Square, Terracotta Warriors, took a river cruise down the Yangtzee, etc. China is very, very crowded and polluted, lots and lots of cars and bicycles. I was so sick of Chinese food when I got back that I didn't eat Chinese food for a year (even though it was different than American Chinese). We had a guide with us from the time we landed until we left. Can't remember what time of year I went but I remember it was very humid and hot. If you've never been, I would definitely go for the experience, especially while your kids are there.