Do I really need an interpreter when traveling in China solo?

If you plan to make business in China, it is suggested get a interpreter.
If you only go for traveling, you do not need either tour guide or interpreter.
I am sorry that I am not very clear about the price, because I always travel alone.

Hi Essa,

For travel, you don't need an interpreter; for business, it's suggested to have an interpreter, especially when you need to explore factories.

1, few of them speak English well;(waste time understanding each other)
2, time arrangement: an interpreter will help you make full use of your time in China and usually a foreigner cannot, even though well planned(travelling is one case).
3, cost: reasonable.

I would suggest better hire an interpreter and communicate well in advance make schedule it will help to explore more supplier, save time wasting due to slow communication and it makes your chance minimum 50% higher to attain the target during business and finally overall it saves money while boost your business to grow faster. it is important to decide which interpreter will be best to hire to achieve your target while visit.

Price in your case should be per day and with travel charges. roughly 100 to 500 dollar per day, again it depends on which kind of interpreter you hiring.

Mr.THEDARS. 100-500 US dollars per day? So expensive. I will go to Qingdao next year and expect a good interpreter with a reasonable charge anyway.