My friends and I plan to go backpacking in China. Which cities in China would you recommend us to go? Where should we start our journey? We have about 4 weeks and would like to go to at least four cities in thsi summer. What can we expect to see in each city? We can't afford to stay at 5-star hotels. Could you recommend some inexpensive places for us to stay? Since my friends and I cannot speak Chinese, do you think it will be a problem?

Brigitte