| Despite now being in the 21st century, China | | | | probably take a few months if not years to visit |
| remains a communist country and with | | | | all of the attractions. While China can have a |
| communism comes a highly censored media and | | | | warm and pleasant climate it does not offer a |
| arguably a controlled population. Despite remaining | | | | relaxing beach holiday. Visiting China offers you |
| as a communist country, China has been willing to | | | | the opportunity to visit some of the world's most |
| open its metaphorical doors to foreign tourists in | | | | famous landmarks such as the Great Wall. |
| their millions. | | | | With regards to the population, they are some of |
| China was able to use the Beijing Olympics as a | | | | the most welcoming people that I have ever met. |
| chance to showcase their country. In effect, the | | | | They are genuinely happy to see and are willing to |
| olympics was used as an advertisement for the | | | | help in any way possible. While the pollution and |
| new China that is open and welcoming to tourists. | | | | thick smog in some areas, along with the |
| However, despite the changes in the treatment | | | | expensive flights, may deter some people, China |
| of tourists, the local population are still without | | | | should definitely be on your list of places to visit |
| basic freedoms that we take for granted. | | | | before you die. Finally, I offer one note of caution, |
| Nevertheless, China has plenty to offer even the | | | | do not under any circumstances by electrical |
| most demanding tourist. | | | | goods or watches from the numerous street |
| The enormous size of China means it would | | | | vendors. |