China basics

China Travel Basics

Start here for country-wide problems that can affect any visitor: payment apps, foreign cards, mobile data, QR menus, and app setup.

China 6 min

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.
China 5 min

Alipay vs WeChat Pay for Tourists in China

Which payment app foreign tourists should set up first, and why having both is safer.