After taking a plane to Zhuhai, I wandered this SEZ (special economic zone) city in China, one of many that operate under separate economic rules from the rest of the country. Neighboring better-known Macau (China's gambling city), I was able to see Macau but not enter (as my visa is a one-time entry).

The air was beautiful like in Sanya, and the views of the coast were spectacular. I was expecting a much more international feel, but hardly saw any other foreigners. There is a 酒吧路 (liquor bar street) where all the foreigners were. I noticed a "pajama party" where foreigners and rather hip (western'ish) young Chinese women went to sip martinis and socialize in their pajamas.

I often worried that learning Chinese was perhaps not a good use of time - as everyone knows English, right? Not so. Although many Chinese can understand some English, almost no one in this city spoke any.

I took photos and began to upload them, but the connection here is so abysmal that I will have to wait until the next hostel to upload any more.