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An open mind and a great sense of humor go a long way. Packaging and signs in attempted English are a lot of fun to collect but don't make fun of the out loud unless you are fluent in Mandarin. Easiest way to get back to your hotel is to pick up a hotel business card at the lobby desk, most hotels have them but make sure it is in English on one side and Chinese with a little map on the other side. If you have young kids, they will get their cheeks pinched as a sign of "wow, so cute". One of my daughters still can't stand having her Chinese relatives do that to her and her sister takes it all in stride. If you get to go, at the end of the time, you will look back and either have loved it or hated it, depends on how you go into it from day one...I've lived overseas since 1972 and its a gas 95% of the time. I wouldn't change it but when I get home to Ohio, it makes me appreciate the good 'ol USA even more. We always have choices and alot of folks around the world never get that. I'm one proud American but I've learned to temper my attitude and go with the flow and life sure is fun....and a Cobra in the garage makes it even better.