Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,
Well here is the story, my husband has to go to Suzhou, China for his work - end of Oct. I'm thinking of going with him with our son 3 1/2 yr. and possibly my sister (we are working on the visa and passport stuff).
My questions are a little all over the place. We looked at the travel books, searched online, but still a little lost. The books are great to highlight the attractions, etc. but I need a true to life account.
First, has anyone been to China, in particular the Suzhou/Shanghi area and what are we to expect in terms of:
Well here is the story, my husband has to go to Suzhou, China for his work - end of Oct. I'm thinking of going with him with our son 3 1/2 yr. and possibly my sister (we are working on the visa and passport stuff).
My questions are a little all over the place. We looked at the travel books, searched online, but still a little lost. The books are great to highlight the attractions, etc. but I need a true to life account.
First, has anyone been to China, in particular the Suzhou/Shanghi area and what are we to expect in terms of:
- cost, food, ease of getting around?
- Is China/Suzhou area a place/area that I could go around with my son myself if my sister can't go with us?
- Are the people friendly, do many speak english?
- What is the average cost per day without hotel (food, attractions, water, etc.) since my husbands company will be picking up the all his costs.
- What is public transporation like?
- Anyone been to the Great Wall? What to expect in that region???