In China, Putonghua is the only official language, but both Putonghua and English are the languages of business. And with China's opening-up to the world, more and more people are learning English. So, if foreign tourists travel to China, they can usually communicate with local people, especially in some big cities, in simple English. However, it is also essential and useful for the foreign tourists to learn some simple Putonghua when they decide to visit China.

Here are some useful words and phrases for you--

Hello: ni-hao （你好）
How do you do: ni hao （你好）
Welcome!: Huan Ying! （欢迎）
Good morning: zao shang hao （早上好）
Goodbye: zai jian （再见）
Thank you: xie xie （谢谢）
I am sorry: dui bu qi （对不起）
How much?: duo shao qian? （多少钱）