how does a westerner communicate without chinese language skills during the trip

Question

I'm planning to travel to China on my own, so how does a westerner communicate without Chinese language skills during the trip?

Joy · Answer

If you travel to China independently, you can download Google translation tool on your phone or try to communicate with your hotel for some information and request the hotel staff to write in Chinese for you in advance. Generally in big cities like Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai, English signs are common. Besides, many young people in China can speak English so you can ask them for help.

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How does a westerner communicate without Chinese language skills during the trip