Cantonese is the one most likely to be spoken. China's has a huge literary past, but its untranslatable to Western readers. Chinese theatre is also known as opera. This is because of the important role played by music. It has spawned such arts as acrobatics, martial arts and stylised dance.
China also has an extremely successful film industry.
Chinese cuisine is famous, diverse, and not for the squeamish. Tea is the most common nonalcoholic beverage on sale, while beer is by far the most popular alcoholic drink. Another drink favorite is maotai, a spirit smells like rubbing alcohol and makes a good substitute for paint thinner. Visas are required by all foreigners entering mainland China. Standard tourist visas are valid for 30-day visits and are generally easy to acquire.