How useful is English in China?
Though all signs are written in both Chinese and English, the English language is only spoken by a minority of the population. We recommend before heading out in the city, that you get a guide book to carry with you. It is best to have the addresses in both languages to get to your desired destinations. Subways are user friendly, the stops are written in western characters but bus lines are only written in Chinese characters becoming a less convenient choice of transport. It is very rare to find a taxi driver who is able to speak English, so its better to show them the address, written preferably in Chinese characters.
