The beds in China are very much unlike those in the States. Unlike the plush, soft mattresses into which you can almost drown yourself, the mattresses here are a lot firmer. On my first night in China, I was not at all used to the hardness of the bed. Nevertheless, I adjusted quickly and got a good night’s worth of sleep at home and in the hotel. We had a short day in Luzhou before our check out time at 2pm.
One of the most prevalent features of Chinese city life is the prominence of small shops. In Chengdu and Luzhou, they are everywhere where the sidewalks are. From tiny one-person operations to large national brands, you can buy most anything within a few blocks.
One last stop before we leave for Chengdu: McDonalds! Incredibly, this was the same McDonalds that I went to six years ago.
Menu prices at McDonalds in China are considerably less expensive than those in the United States. Most value meals can be bought for under 20 yuan, or under $4 USD at the time of writing.
