Mobile Payment: WeChat Pay & Alipay
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Mobile Payment: WeChat Pay & Alipay

Set up local mobile payment before arrival and travel nearly cash-free across China.
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Set up local mobile payment before arrival and travel nearly cash-free across China.

WeChat Pay and Alipay cover trains, taxis, restaurants, and street stalls. Tourists can now link international cards in the apps, or use the standalone Tour Card. Set it up at the airport kiosk or before you fly. Once active, you'll rarely need cash — just show the QR code and scan. We walk first-timers through the whole setup.