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Clear English answers to the questions that foreign visitors usually ask before their first China trip.

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Payment

How to Pay in China as a Foreigner

A practical introduction to mobile payments, cash, cards, and what to set up before your first meal in China.

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Start with the setup that unlocks your first day

Payments are the foundation for taxis, meals, metro rides and bookings. This guide gives first-time visitors a tested setup order and practical backups.

  • Mobile wallet setup
  • Cash and card backups
  • Failure troubleshooting

Transportation

Transportation guides

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Transportation

How to Book High-Speed Trains in China as a Foreigner

A practical foreign visitor's guide to booking Chinese high-speed trains, choosing the right station, using your passport, boarding, luggage, seat classes, and missed-train backups.

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