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[quote=BOBERT,389302]My tip; Relax! Go with the flow..and enjoy. Half the fun is getting lost and discovering something new. China is safe, friendly, respectful of age, and highly contageous. I envy you. The cities you mentioned are all different, but all intresting in their own way. HERBEATs advice is sound. Do yourself a favor and arrange to meet her in Beijing to show you around. Hiring  local guides as you go is not really necessary for directions, but it's great for insights. You will learn much more talking and listening than looking. Train travel is comfortable, providing you pay a little extra, plus you have the benefit of a captive audience.

I am about your age and have now visited China 15 times. I speak very little Chinese but have never had trouble making myself understood through pantomime or gestures. If you need help, just stand still and look bewildered. Within minutes a young Chinese university student will aproach to practice their English... and help. My only "complaint" is that not many Chinese of our vintage speak English which leaves most conversations stilted and unsatisfying. If you can find someone your own age who speaks English you will have found my nirvana.[/quote]

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