China. Nervous.


So far, I visited Hong Kong and Macau, China’s special administrative zones, and Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Chengdu, Nanjing, Beijing, Datong, Yingxian.


Hong Kong seriously disappointed me with its congestion and general lack of appeal. I found it as a large city with few places to relax. Macau, on the other hand was great. It had historic sites, great architecture and a few squares and parks. Plus there are all those casinos!


The mainland China also disappointed me. I liked some of the sights and monuments. But I really could not understand people’s attitude towards others. The general lack of courtesy was seriously disturbing. Words like ‘I’m sorry’, ‘Excuse me’ do not seem to appear in the Chinese language.

China

★★★★★