So after several weeks delay, I finally landed in China, specifically in Suzhou. Here's my initial thoughts:
1) Suzhhou, specifically SIP, is a sprawling place with wide roads and even a portion of the road allocated for bikers.
2) I noticed a lot of residential buildings, either apartment types, condominium units and even mansions all around. I also noticed commercial spaces around the area. The only thing was that they were all vacant.
3) I underestimated the lack of English-speaking people here. Only few people speak English and cab drivers, waitresses, store attendants, bank clerks are not one of them. Too bad since I find the Chinese people generally friendly.
4) Facebook ang Youtube are blocked.
5) Cable TV is limited only to Chinese channels. It would've helped if they had English sub-titles. But no such thing. The hotel I'm staying in only has 3 international channels.
I'm still adjusting to life in China and hoping to make the ost out of it.