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Money and Payment

Visas, trains, payments, safety and food — the guides we hand our own travellers before every trip. Written by the team that plans tours here full-time.

Money and Payment

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Mobile Payments in China: Alipay & WeChat Pay for Foreigners
Money and PaymentMobile Payments in China: Alipay & WeChat Pay for Foreigners
China is functionally cashless — street vendors won't take your notes. The good news: your international card now works in Alipay and WeChat Pay in under 10 minutes.
Currency, ATMs and Cash in China: What Still Works
Money and PaymentCurrency, ATMs and Cash in China: What Still Works
How much cash do you actually need in 2026? Where to exchange, which ATMs accept foreign cards, and the RMB denominations worth carrying.
Tipping in China: When Not to Tip, and the Few Exceptions
Money and PaymentTipping in China: When Not to Tip, and the Few Exceptions
China has no tipping culture — and pressing notes on staff can cause genuine awkwardness. Learn where tipping is unnecessary, where it is quietly appreciated, and how to do it smoothly.
How Much Does a Trip to China Really Cost?
Money and PaymentHow Much Does a Trip to China Really Cost?
China has a reputation for being cheap — and for being confusing to budget. Both are half-true. Here is a realistic breakdown based on the trips we plan every week, in three comfort levels.

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