Practical China travel fixes
Get unstuck in China when payment, taxis, metro, or menus get confusing.
China Visitor Fix is built for foreign visitors who need a clear answer now. Start with Shanghai payment, airport arrival, metro, taxis, internet, and food ordering, then use the fallback plan if the first option fails.
Most Useful Guides
How to Pay in Shanghai as a Foreigner
A practical payment setup for foreign visitors in Shanghai: Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, cash, and what to do when a payment fails.
Alipay Foreign Card Not Working in China
What to check when Alipay rejects a foreign card or a payment fails during a trip in China.
Alipay vs WeChat Pay for Tourists in China
Which payment app foreign tourists should set up first, and why having both is safer.
Can You Use Cash in Shanghai?
Where cash helps foreign visitors in Shanghai, where it is awkward, and how to use it as a backup.
Pudong Airport to Shanghai City Center
How to choose between metro, Maglev, taxi, and Didi after landing at Shanghai Pudong Airport.
First 60 Minutes in Shanghai After Landing
A calm first-hour checklist for foreign visitors landing in Shanghai: internet, payment, address, and transport.
What This Site Covers
Payment and fallback plans
Alipay, WeChat Pay, foreign cards, cash, and what to do when a payment fails at the counter.
Shanghai arrival and transport
Pudong airport, first-hour checklists, metro basics, taxis, Didi, and Chinese address cards.
Internet and food basics
eSIM vs local SIM, QR menus, ordering without Chinese, and short phrases visitors can show staff.