Reddit reviews The Wordless Travel Book: Point at These Pictures to Communicate with Anyone

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The Wordless Travel Book

1. facebook etc is blocked, so get TOR
   
2. don't eat watermelons
   
3. don't eat anything with an english name, pointing on the card/pictures works perfect
   
4. don't eat corn in beijing!
   
5. shanghai in the summer is hot as fuck
   
6. traveling with low class train tickets works fine, but watch your stuff, its all open
   
7. get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Wordless-Travel-Book-Pictures-Communicate/dp/0898158095
   
8. i've seen some phone shops but ony chineese brands, it also probably wont work in your network
   
9. google beijing tea scam
   
10. tsingtao beer is the best

A few (somewhat boring) precautions:

Get a little travel picture book (literally a book with pictures of different objects in it). If you can't communicate with the locals, you can point at the picture to get what you want.

Use a hidden wallet under your clothes for your important documents and credit cards. (Plus most of your money).

Only wear pants with zipper/button pockets. Much more secure.

Have fun!!!