What visible effects of communism would tourists notice in China?
In Tiananmen Square in Beijing you can still see the austere buildings and the People’s Liberation Army marching out and raising the flag, and on TV the Communist Party broadcasts. But in many other areas you wouldn’t even be aware that China is a communist country. China Travel Questions: Is it difficult travelling in China with the language? It’s the biggest challenge. It’s easy to travel around, but if you don’t stick to the major destinations, some of the signs might not be in English and the people may not speak English so it helps to have a guide to meet you when you arrive at places. I think travelling around alone would be beyond most people. But if you do learn just a handful of words, little things like ‘thank you’ (xie xie) and ‘you’re welcome,&rsquo (bu ke qi); that will raise a smile and break down barriers. Chinese people are very embracing of foreigners. What people may well find is that they suddenly get strangers coming up to them who want their photos taken next to th
