I spent a semester studying at Shaoguan University, we traveled the south from Guangzhou to Changsha, cultivating my initial love for travel.
China is one of those few countries which are absolutely enormous, you could travel it for years and still barely scratch the surface.
Each province boasts a unique history and culture spanning millennia. However, I found food quality concerning and the Great Firewall significantly hindered basic tasks like travel planning.
1 - 3 Months
CN¥
April - October
¥300 ($40 USD)
Many hotels refuse to check foreigners in, often based on skin color
Google and Facebook services are blocked by the government which includes Gmail, Play Store, Maps, Instagram and Youtube
Install a VPN on your phone before arriving to access Google & Facebook services
Visit only major (Tier 1) cities
Attempt a 'hookup', Chinese people generally have strong traditional/conservative values