If you want to effortlessly blend in with the locals in China, you have to eat like a local. Many fancy food houses and restaurants may be seen in several cities but the talk-of-the-town dishes are actually the food kiosks and stand-alone stores along the side streets where people line up to grab something to eat. Go fall in line and try out some of their famous noodles and snacks on sticks. However, if you are invited by a local friend over lunch or dinner, this surely means there will be some drinking involved. Most fancy dining restaurants in China offer liquor may it be for lunch or dinner, this is the customer's way of bonding with their friends and getting to know their counterpart in business. It may be rude for some if you refuse the first shot of wine or vodka, so always take the first offer.

Chinese people are heavy travelers too. Although the plane is the fastest way to traverse from city to city in the country, if you have the time, try to experience their rails or sleeper cars. This will allow you to observe the Chinese culture of traveling as a group or a family.

Chinese celebrations often come in grand festivals. Don’t miss their scheduled events during a festival and join the crowd in celebration. An example is the Chinese New Year where events happen in a 2-weeks stretch. Watch traditional dances and Chinese games during the festival and dig in on their barbecue when being offered along with the event areas.