Oh the places you'll go ... Oh the things you'll eat!

My mind is off on the food now. How different will the food in China be from anything else I have ever eaten? Will they serve us real Chinese food, or will the hotels present what they imagine is international cuisine for visiting foreigners? I am intrigued to see the relationship between food in China and what is sold in Chinese restaurants in the US.

I plan to be pretty open-minded and adventurous. I have also already packed a box of Imodium Plus, just in case.

If you have ever been to China, what foods would you recommend I try. Is there something I must avoid? What is it and why?