Practicalities
Find practical guidance for planning and navigating a trip to China.
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How to pay in China: Alipay, WeChat, cards, and cash
Most purchases in China happen through Alipay and WeChat Pay. The easiest setup is to link your…
Internet in China: choose a SIM or eSIM and keep your number
Before your trip, it helps to know that getting online and getting your verification texts are two…
How to Pay in China with a Foreign Card
For a short trip to China, the easiest setup is two payment apps and a little cash. Before you fly…
