Ni hao Owen! I'm glad you found me cause I have a great idea for you! Lijiang in Yunnan (southwest China) is the perfect place for someone who wants to see a different side of China, but has never been there before. It is a beautiful little old town designated as a World Heritage Site. That's because the last living matriarchy - the Naxi live there! This is where women rule! You can get by with a little Chinese under your belt and you will have the opportunity to interact with local Naxi and Han as well as other travelers from around the world. Give me a call at 919-928-8844 so I can hook up with some good airfare. Zaijian!