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Payments
How do I pay in China as a foreigner?Paying in China as a foreigner · reviewed 2026-07-04Do foreign Visa and Mastercard cards work in China?Foreign Visa/Mastercard in China · reviewed 2026-07-04What's a good payment backup plan for China?China payment backup plan · reviewed 2026-07-13How do I test my China payment setup before flying?Test your payment setup before flying · reviewed 2026-07-04Can I withdraw cash from ATMs in China with a foreign card?ATM cash with a foreign card · reviewed 2026-07-13How much cash can I bring to China, and where should I exchange it?Bringing & exchanging cash · reviewed 2026-07-13Does a foreign-issued UnionPay card work in China?Foreign UnionPay card in China · reviewed 2026-06-28Can I use Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal in China?Venmo, Zelle & PayPal in China · reviewed 2026-07-04Does Apple Pay work in China?Does Apple Pay work in China? · reviewed 2026-07-04Can I use Alipay with a foreign card?Alipay with a foreign card · reviewed 2026-07-04Can I use WeChat Pay with a foreign card?WeChat Pay with a foreign card · reviewed 2026-07-04Can I use PayPal in China with Weixin Pay?PayPal & Weixin Pay in China · reviewed 2026-06-02How much cash should I bring to China?How much cash to bring · reviewed 2026-06-02What should I do if Alipay stops working in China?If Alipay stops working · reviewed 2026-06-28Alipay is asking for a mainland China bank card — what do I do?Alipay wants a mainland card · reviewed 2026-06-14My payment app works, but some QR codes won't accept it — why?Some QR codes won't accept payment · reviewed 2026-06-14
Connectivity
Is WhatsApp blocked in China?Is WhatsApp blocked in China? · reviewed 2026-07-12Do I need a VPN if I have an international eSIM in China?VPN vs. eSIM in China · reviewed 2026-07-12Does Google Maps work in China?Google Maps in China · reviewed 2026-07-12Which eSIM should I use for China?Choosing an eSIM for China · reviewed 2026-07-12Do I need a Chinese phone number for Alipay, WeChat, or DiDi?Do you need a Chinese number? · reviewed 2026-06-14
Getting around
How do I get from PVG airport to the Bund?PVG airport to the Bund · reviewed 2026-07-12Can foreigners use DiDi in China?DiDi for foreigners · reviewed 2026-07-12Do I need my hotel address in Chinese?Hotel address in Chinese · reviewed 2026-07-12How do I get from PVG to my hotel late at night?Late-night PVG arrival · reviewed 2026-06-02What should I do in the first hour after landing in China?First hour after landing · reviewed 2026-07-12What should my first 24 hours in Shanghai look like?First 24 hours in Shanghai · reviewed 2026-07-12Is China accessible for wheelchair users and travellers with limited mobility?Limited mobility & accessibility · reviewed 2026-06-07
Everyday
Is tap water safe to drink in Shanghai?Is tap water safe in Shanghai? · reviewed 2026-07-12What apps do I need before flying to China?Apps you need before China · reviewed 2026-05-31Do I need to carry my passport every day in China?Carrying your passport daily · reviewed 2026-07-12Is China safe for first-time visitors?Is China safe for first-timers? · reviewed 2026-06-07How do I handle the first 24 hours in China with kids?China with kids: first 24 hours · reviewed 2026-06-07How do I handle a food allergy in China?Food allergies in China · reviewed 2026-06-07How do I travel in China with elderly parents?China with elderly parents · reviewed 2026-06-07How do I find halal or vegetarian food in China?Halal & vegetarian food basics · reviewed 2026-06-07What should LGBTQ+ travellers know about privacy and local norms in China?LGBTQ+ travel: privacy & norms · reviewed 2026-06-07How do I travel in China if I'm not confident with apps?Travelling without app confidence · reviewed 2026-06-07
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