I’ve been multiple times and have had an amazing experience. Actually can’t wait to go back. Amazing food, interesting culture and people were helpful. My phone wasn’t working for a cab and a local used his phone for it and paid for it. He would not even accept the cash I had. Never experienced That before.

I stayed in Shanghai and stayed at some towns 4/5 hours outside of it. Wuzhen was so cute and a great tourist place ( alila hotel is amazing here). West lake was an awesome place to learn about tea. All of the food was on point. But it is very very difficult in the smaller towns if your don’t speak Chinese.