The attention to detail and the level of service is very high in the 3 to 5 star class of hotels that we visited. Service was excellent. We stayed in first-class establishments, but the service orientation was apparent elsewhere. Salespersons are clearly on commission and are very aggressive not only on the street but also in shops. English is widely understood and once again, we English speakers have life made easy for us.
China truly has something for everyone.
China not only has one of the largest populations in the world, it has one of the oldest civilizations. If you like culture, history, archaeology, there's plenty keep you busy. Observing a culture different from your own, even from a distance, is one of the pleasures of travel. Many find it particularly fascinating to observe a culture in transition, as this one clearly is. The Yangtze cruise gave us a taste of the natural riches of China.