My experience traveling solo in China for 15 days

I've just returned from a 15-day trip to China and wanted to share my experience.

I spent five days in Beijing, five in Shanghai and five in Chongqing. I won't separate this by cities; this is a general overview from the perspective of a solo male traveller.

- People are very reserved. Almost no one speaks English, even at airports. - I didn't find people rude, but not particularly friendly either. They are very straightforward and practical. - Walking on sidewalks can be a real challenge because so many people ride scooters and motorcycles. If you are not paying attention, you can easily get hit. - Even though I knew everything is paid with Alipay and WeChat, I brought some cash and ended up bringing it all back. No one accepted it — at least I kept it as a souvenir 😅 - The food is extremely spicy. Even when you ask for “no spice,” it still comes a bit spicy. - Luckin Coffee is terrible (sorry to those who like it). - The cities are incredibly clean, probably the cleanest I have ever visited in my life. - The subway system is almost perfect: it takes you everywhere, and it is extremely clean and well organised. - Homeless people? I didn't see a single one. I'm still trying to figure out whether they do not exist in major cities or whether I just did not come across any 😂 - Chinese architecture is absolutely fascinating. Palaces, museums and even regular streets look completely different from anything I have seen before. - I noticed very few foreigners on the streets. Even though it was winter, everything was always crowded.

This was, without exaggeration, the best experience of my life. I loved the country, the culture and the cities. I definitely want to go back and explore the countryside and natural landscapes as well. For anyone thinking about going: go without fear and be happy, just like I was.

You do not need to insult me if you disagree with something. Remember that everyone has a different experience.