Hi everyone,

I'm curious of what foreigners actually worry about when arriving here.

If you landed in Guangzhou tomorrow, what would stress you out the most?

Airport arrival?

Getting a SIM card or internet?

Payments (cash vs mobile pay)?

Language barriers?

Hospitals or emergencies?

Transportation?

Factory or market visits?

Late-night arrival problems?

Even small annoyances count.

Just genuinely curious about real experiences.

Thanks!

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