Editor's note: What things surprised you most when visiting China for the first time? Some Forum readers share their opinions. You're welcome to leave yours.
1. If an official holiday falls on a weekday, the weekend will be moved so that if Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are holidays, then Saturday and Sunday will be work days. Drives lots of foreigners bonkers.
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