#2 Tasty and Diverse Food
China's regional cuisines (very) generally taste as follows:
- Northern China food — salty, simple, less vegetables with wheat as the staple food
- Western China food — hearty halal food with lamb as the main meat
- Central China food — spicy with a lot of seasonings
- Eastern China food — sweet and light
- Southern minority food — sour
#1 Cultural Experiences and Broadening Worldview
If you get the chance this year, come visit China. Make a plan ahead of time or ask someone on the ground to make a plan for you and then thank them for it. You'll be glad you did.