We left Hong Kong this morning, officially ending our China trip. In
retrospect, we thought Xi'an was the best place to visit, followed closely
by Yangshuo and the Great Wall. We were surprised by what we learned on
this trip. Despite some of the primitive toilet facilities (these were
only out in the mountain retreats and 2nd class trains), China is a modern
country that seems completely capitalist (in truth, communism is in name
only). The people have been extremely friendly, and it is fun to be the
center of attention. You're treated as an honoured guest rather than yet
another tourist. It also helps that the US dollar goes a long way in Asia. |