Editor's note: China is a great place to visit but there are some things foreigners may find it hard to believe. Forum readers share the surprising things they've encountered during their China's visit. What are the things you find most unexpected? You're welcome to leave your comments.

1. So many people! I think it was the sheer number of people that got me. People crammed into subway cars, cars lined up as far as the eye could see, the sidewalks so filled that you had to walk on the street.