If one did not know any local during travels, it would be frustrating because one would get conned. A stranger would not tell you much for no reason if you were to ask one, but it was also possible to meet a friendly and hospitable stranger.
It was not uncommon either if one were to meet someone with an ulterior motive, like wanting to profit by guiding you the way and asking you to eat at their restaurant.
Hence, a lot of hassles could be saved with the guide of a local like Ning Xia. The reason people were willing to go with tour groups was because they could not find tour spots. With Ning Xia's help, this would be convenient for Yun Jian and family, as well as Mrs. Yang and family.
After lunch, the group got ready to roam around.
