@mang0guava
3/3 one more thing, if you want to bring film to Mainland China, most places (metro, HSR, tourist site entrances) don't insist on scanning your film, I only had it happen once at PEK.
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@NanoMeko
Just came back from China it wasn't that bad actually. I downloaded WeChat & AliPay before leaving. Attached a Wise card to AliPay and had no issues.
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@WillieWheeler
When it was time to pay my US credit card didn't work. The owner said it was free and welcome to China.
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@ChrisRinvesting
it's just too confusing ... as a foreign tourist. you scan a mini program to buy a coffee and it asks for a +86 number which you don't have. stores like luckin don't even have a scanner to run your alipay code so the bartender has to push you to the side for 3 minutes.
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@toghruljava
Needs invitation by user. (travel from airport to city? good luck.) Then Wechat and Alipay blocks confirmed users randomly, no help from support, Been blocked while paying taxi. Food delivery also not possible for tourist. How tourist supposed to exist in China with no payments?
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@snackchat84
AliPay has accepted international credit cards for years. Cash is also accepted by law although it is much less preferred. In major cities like Shanghai lots of places can take a CC as well. Source: I travel to China for business often
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@Jorgey_x
I was able to use it just fine, even WeChat pay? ... to set up though. And they have different Didi, Alipay and WeChat payment systems for HK, China and others that you have to sign up for separately.
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@StraightUpMoon
Many airline staff serving smaller international airports still do not know about 240-hour visa-free travel to China.
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@imBSamanta
When I refused the permission, my cab was canceled
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@Jing57146
First time traveling to China? Save this! Before you arrive, download Alipay + Amap for payments, transport, food and more.
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@lirui2hao
6 days in China. $0 visa. 100% worth it. The 144-hour visa-free transit policy is your shortcut to the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the best food of your life.
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@HungNguyenTuan
A travel from usa to china and destination being lets say japan, then from japan u get to fly back to usa, or if travel to hainan, then u get 30 days visa free
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@PEKAirport
Sometimes, knowing where to go is all you need to feel at ease. At Beijing Capital Airport, clear bilingual signs guide international travelers to transfers, temporary entry and other key passenger areas.
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@PEKAirport
Starting July 1, eligible transit passengers can grab coupons for dining, retail and lounge services at designated terminal counters — just show your boarding passes or booking confirmations for both flights.
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@PKXAirport
Q: Which lounges or resting areas are available for early morning flights or transit passengers?
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@AirChinaNA
Did you know? Canadian passport holders can travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days, through December 31, 2026.
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@GoSanyaOfficial
Launched in July 2026 and running through July 2027, the Passport Friendly program (GO CHINA IN SANYA) offers exclusive benefits to visitors holding valid foreign passports or HK/Macau/Taiwan travel permits.
@PEKAirport
Take the Capital Airport Express from the airport to Beixinqiao, then transfer to Subway Line 5 and travel two stops to Dongsi. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to the National Art Museum of China.
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@AmmyWith
Eligible travellers can transit through China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa if they meet the requirements, including having a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.
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@PKXAirport
Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Daxing with China Eastern, AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines. With visa-free travel between Malaysia and China, it's a great time to discover Beijing.
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@PEKAirport
Eligible travelers from Denmark and Iceland can travel to China visa-free under the current policy.
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@fengxunca
Do this before you fly: passport verify, bind Visa/Mastercard, install a China travel eSIM while you still have open Wi-Fi. Cash alone strands you at the dumpling window.
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@dqwyy1997
Using UnionPay cards to pay for the bus there will get a 10% discount. Kind of surprising since there aren't any information or announcement about this. However, the metro doesn't support credit or debit cards so a China T-union card is required.
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@jjj1873
Im not trying yo advertise for trip. But for china i needed it as a foreigner. Also i only travelled to big cities - beijing, shanghai. Zhangjiejie, yangshul, yunnan etc. Then didi everywhere. Ordering food with no local number i cant figure it out though.
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@jjj1873
I just came back from china two days ago. Its EZ to travel. Download alipay and wechat. Link your cc. Get an esim from trip.com. Allow your bank to send you txt msgs. Book hotels and trains on trip.com. Download amap. Use apple translate.
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@thisisGBA
A major focus this year is inbound tourism, with new services like transit visa-free policies, AI interpretation devices, and self-service tax refunds to make visiting Guangdong easier than ever.
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@DrwillpF
This also means I can go into Mainland China visa-free (for business, travel, or investments) for 90 days per trip.
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@PDChinaLife
Of the entries into China by foreign nationals from January through August, 23.72 million were visa-free (77.6%). China currently offers unilateral visa-free entry to nationals of 50 countries, while its 240-hour visa-free transit program covers 57 countries.
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@PEKAirport
Beijing ⇄ Bishkek, now more convenient. @airchina operates the Beijing Capital–Bishkek route, connecting China and Kyrgyzstan. Since August 20, 2026, Kyrgyz citizens have been eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy, making it easier to transit through Beijing Capital Airport and explore Beijing and beyond.
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@Europe_MFA_CHN
China Travel is much easier thanks to China’s unilateral visa-free policy extended to 50 countries including 35 European countries. In H1 2026, China recorded 22.914 million inbound trips by foreign nationals, 77% of whom entered China visa-free.
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@PEKAirport
Eligible travelers from Romania and Croatia can enter China visa-free under the current policy.
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@Bandana_ici
Just remember how to say passport (they will ask it a lot at hotel, train station, attractions etc) And download WeChat/alipay
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@robinluosz
This year, you can just tap an international bank card at the Shenzhen Metro gate and ride.
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@tilmannschatz
Alipay + WeChat Pay. Bind a real card to both before you fly. Some merchant QRs are Alipay-only, some WeChat Pay-only. Have both ready.
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@IMISSXIU99
Option 2 – Tap with Your Foreign Bank Card •You can use your international Visa or Mastercard directly! •Just tap your card on the reader at the gate. •✅ No Chinese phone number, no app, no Chinese needed – super easy!
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@bekeshev
Since Aug 20, Kyrgyz citizens can also visit China for up to 10 days visa-free.
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@ChinaDaily
An American arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in Guangdong province can buy a coffee with PayPal.
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@TheFuturizts
The card can also be linked with Alipay. If you've been to China, you know how important Alipay is for everyday spending.
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@PEKAirport
China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy now covers 57 countries. Since Aug 20, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam have been eligible for the policy.
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@DanielOnRails
G340 took me to the capital in 3h55m, a metro transfer later and I had plenty of time to board. High speed rail rocks.
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@PEKAirport
With visa-free travel between China and Thailand, travelling between the two cities is easier than ever.
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@aiub_ansari
I flew yvr→pvg→kmg→dac, unaware I needed a transit visa. With just 1.5 hrs left, airport staff got me a free 24-hr visa
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@AmbXieFeng
China now offers unilateral visa-free entry to citizens of 50 countries, and 240-hour visa-free transit to travelers from 57 countries, including the United States.
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@mswaichingliu81
Free hotel in China during layover with Hainan Airlines
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@msmsaifullah
One of the under-appreciated features of China's digital transaction apps Alipay and WeChat Pay is how comprehensive they are... your phone replaces your wallet.
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@zo_zhuo_wang
Cash is pretty rare in China these days, almost everyone pays with WeChat Pay or Alipay. But in small towns, you'll still often see some older people used to paying with cash.
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@christian_gvc5l
I am at the Guangzhou night market, and it is unlike any other place I've visited in China. It feels more akin to Vietnam or Thailand than what I'm used to here.
@SCSObserve
Long queues at Sanya airport — international travelers are flooding in. Direct flights + visa-free access = this is what Hainan's travel boom looks like.
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@ChinaCGBne
Foreigners share their China travel experiences on high-speed rail: It's like another world.
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@abundantentity
For those who are moslems that want to visit/work at china, china is halal friendly... To know about halal food, you must see 清真 (qing zhen) word.
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@WMF_SHWoodFair
We've made a simple video guide to prepare for WMF 2026: how to set up Alipay, how to go to NECC step by step, fast route from Pudong Airport.
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@m1ssuo
You can use a US PayPal account in China by paying with WeChat Pay. Just note that you’re forced to use PayPal’s exchange rate, which is usually a pretty bad deal.
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@TZhouElon
Stayed in a spacious king-size room + this huge buffet breakfast in China. Total cost: 135 RMB (~$19), with Ctrip coupon covered 114 RMB.
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@PKXAirport
For a local flavour, try Ziguangyuan's Yogurt with Milk Skin Layer — creamy yoghurt topped with nǎipí, a classic Beijing dairy treat.
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@ChinaEmbOttawa
It is much easier to visit China thanks to its expanded visa-free and transit policies for many international travelers.
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@EastEyesOnWest
China is indeed more accommodating for early checking in or late checking out... they're not as strict as western countries
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@ShaanxiPlus
With seamless mobile pay & the 240h visa-free policy, visiting China is easier than ever.
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@chairmanwon
"I have never touched cash in China, even for small vendors at night markets" — AliPay and WeChat Pay are by far the easiest systems to use even as an American.
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@Chinaemb_ua
Planning a trip to China? This episode covers the essentials, including major visa categories and China's 24-hour and 240-hour visa-free transit policies.
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@VisitBeijingcn
A direct connection now links Muscat International Airport with Beijing Daxing, operated by China Eastern; Omani citizens can enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days.
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@VisitBeijingcn
Fly from Jakarta to @PEKAirport with Air China and make the most of your China journey. Eligible travelers can enjoy China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
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@LetsGoKayaking
One of the most maddening things I experience as a tourist there is the majority will not let people exit the subway car before they start pushing to enter.
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@matrenin_dvor
Maybe Alipay of China is the rare example of accepting foreign phone numbers.
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@ChinaAmbCyprus
China offers unilateral visa-free entry to citizens of 50 countries, including Cyprus, and practices mutual visa exemption with 29 countries.
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@SteH1981
Did it in china.. guide ordered twelve chicken and rice things for us.. arrived at the next station and there they were... Train only stops for four minutes
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@goromisnsuch
was nervous almost the whole day bc i couldn't check if my alipay and wechatpay are working like yes card linked successfully but anyway i kinda checked it but still NOT SURE i'll be able to fully check only when i'm in china
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@ak47toh
Its the same thing when my relatives use TNG e-wallet in China. It also works, and we don't need to sign up using Chinese phone number or something.
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@GoSanyaOfficial
Sanya's inbound tourism is on fire, overseas visitors are lining up in an orderly manner at airport, waiting to clear entry. More direct flights + visa-free access = a cross-border vacation boom.
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@XinjiangTales
Effective Aug 20, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam are included under China’s 240‑Hour Visa‑Free Transit policy, bringing the total number of eligible countries to 57.
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@ChrisinLiuzhou
Shangdong airlines is actually one I've never flown on, and I've flown on many Chinese airlines!
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@ChrisinLiuzhou
Yep! Meituan was a bit annoying to setup, my gf had a Chinese number so we got it sorted.
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@DAZI8n
first-time tourists struggle just to set up Meituan or buy subway tickets without a local phone number.
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@PKXAirport
From August 20, Kyrgyz citizens are eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the total to 57 countries.
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@ChrisinLiuzhou
Make sure you go to Dali, it's not far from Kunming by train. I was there in Feb!
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@ChrisinLiuzhou
Nope haven't had a delay yet, I was more referring to metro trains, but also haven't had delayed on intra city trains...yet.
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@PKXAirport
Land in Beijing, ride into the city for free. Eligible international and HK/Macao/Taiwan arrivals: complimentary Daxing airport bus, six downtown routes.
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@ChinaEmBE
China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for this policy to 57.
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@GoSanyaOfficial
Since July, inbound visitors sharing their Sanya moments on social media can get shopping vouchers, duty-free deals, and hotel perks under the new Passport Friendly initiative.
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@TonySoFla
Pretty affordable in China too, chinese food large size bowl is often 18rmb ($2.68)
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@ChrisinLiuzhou
The population density and huge amounts of orders in Chinese cities, means the delivery fees are low
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@ashish63934227
Traveling with China Eastern from DEL to PVG on Aug 23 was frustrating. Payment counter forced me to pay cash, claiming no card/UPI was allowed.
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@asylumdx
piggy u just use alipay in china. link ur card on the app. I was just there for 10 days , no cash needed
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@Carolinakeith_1
I didn't realize that the Beijing subway was 6 stories DOWN till I saw the map in person with an english translation.
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@Trebornotrub
I honestly can't remember the last time I paid for anything with cash in China. It must be at least five years ago.
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@PEKAirport
Eligible travellers from Denmark and Iceland can enter China visa-free, making it easier to visit Beijing and explore China.
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@ArianaBlackrose
I like how they handled it when I was in China: no tips - the price for a good or service included the wages for the workers.
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@vijswam
Canadians can now enter China visa free for up to 30 days (tourism, business, family visits) through 2026.
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@pjmailme
You can now get up to 10 days visa-free in China. Go visit Shanghai, then Tokyo, Kyoto/Osaka, and Sapporo.
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@PKXAirport
Starting August 20, Vietnamese citizens are eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the total to 57 countries.
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@Quudeee
The Hotel we stayed prepared it. We stayed at Upper House Chengdu
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@duncanstives
I was in China a couple times recently and they all use WeChat and Alipay for everything.
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@PEKAirport
Visa-free transit for citizens of 55 countries, for up to 240 hours!
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@metawatermonkey
Just fly to China and see her for themselves / Free 30day visa for most countries
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@CSavage66
when I was in China, I ate at a vegetarian restaurant that had all sorts of meat-like dishes, so there's lots of options for you
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@apfitzge
I think I spent more on the uber home from airport than I did on didi over 2 months in China
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@Alejand34252588
I was in China last year ...visa free....and i did pass four control post in 15 minutes...
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@rormord
China Arrival Card — official form now in Thai; fill in advance on the official site
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@octal
0928 23 AUG fine food at guangzhoudong train station before DiDi to hotel
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@vladvxr
on the bright side we can go to china visa free until the end of december
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@iskyzh
It's a good exercise to walk+APM+walk 30min to get from the gate to the exit in the PEK airport at 10pm.
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@SeatAndSuite
EU passports visa-free 30 days until 2026-12-31; US 240-hour transit if onward to a third destination.
@shen_shiwei
Kyrgyzstan + Vietnam added; 240-hour transit and Hainan 30-day visa-free.
@HainanToday
starting from August 20th, 2026, China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the program to 57
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@hosepipehitter
China had the best and cheapest metro of all countries / 39 cent per trip and its super easy with alipay.
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@kaosod456
China Arrival Card online form now has Thai.
@Prashant8285
You can come Hongkong on 14 days visa free (pre arrival required) and then visit Shenzhen Guangzhou (triangle) in group visa, valid for three days from HK travel agency
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@GabrielNolo
Foreigner DiDi is cheap; locals also use Huaxiaozhu for cheaper / scheduled rides.
@cheungamy573
Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay before a SG–China trip.
@marclou
I spent 14 days in China, and it was my favorite trip in a while… Here is what I liked about China, and what I didn't.
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@purpleinchina
Larger hotels usually accept foreign guests, but many small cheap hotels still don’t, often because they don’t want to deal with passport registration.
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@0xethdoctor
Skip random taxis — use Didi; set up WeChat Pay + Alipay; buy eSIM on Trip.com.
@Stepphian
Zhangjiajie 5-day route plus 144-hour transit and Alipay/Didi tips.
Attractions
@the_ajitsingh
Is vegetarian and gluten-safe food available for celiac travelers in China?
@B_daojia
Henan for a bowl of huimian.
@levelsio
December route: Japan → Beijing → Chengdu.
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Attractions
@ChinaDaily
Foreign tourist late-night street-food clip.
@ChrisinLiuzhou
Always carry your physical passport (digital copies don’t work for trains/hotels)
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@XiaWan27472
Chongqing's stacked roads — try driving through the 3D terrain.
@itsAbbytude
Xizang: snow mountains, monasteries, ethnic cultures.
Attractions
@marclou
$180/night hotel in China (Marriott near Shanghai).
@shen_shiwei
Visa-free from 50+ countries plus more mutual agreements.
@Irises_J
US citizens still need a visa stamped in the passport.
@timothysvec
Shenzhen 3D-printing fair, then bullet train to Hong Kong.
@TripInChina
Gansu/Qinghai: some high-altitude hotels have oxygen rooms.
@BTCdayu
Food route: Guangzhou → Chaozhou → Quanzhou, and Changsha → Chongqing → Chengdu.
@nbosio1001
Food is better and cheaper.
@Wan_Gu_Jiang_He
Start in Xi’an: Terracotta Warriors, city walls, Mount Hua.
Attractions
@AuroraTan38652
A weekend in Beijing, highly recommended.
Attractions
@waltertauber1
With eSim (Airalo), everything worked. WeChat and Alipay and Trip.com is all you need. All email and WhatsApp worked.
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@levelsio
China airports give free luggage carts that also charge your phone.
@ThorolfButter
Temporary visa-waiver for some countries (incl. Canada) for short stays.
@BohuangMars
Food, hotels and transport are high quality and low priced.
@marclou
Just landed in Shanghai: shrimp wontons, quiet EV streets.
@TimGurung
If you are travelling in China as a foreigner... 1. Hotel, train and plane - trip.com 2. Payment - WeChat and Alipay 3. Navigation - Amap Global 4. Ride - DiDi
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@omkhatavkar
Vegetarian, no egg/meat/fish — what food options in China?
@inilahdotcom
Lanzhou is a major Hui halal food hub — restaurants, mosques, Lanzhou beef noodles.
@anekarebeccaraj
the best vegetarian restaurant I kept going back to in Beijing (庆春朴门 / truffle fried rice)
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@KangJing
China has several non-spicy pure vegetarian dishes; vegan exists too.
@ReturnToAsia
Mainland China Buddhist veggie buffets are the safe option vs fish broth in Japan / pork in HK tofu.
@ZouiFarm
Halal restaurants are easy to find; some campuses cook for Uyghur students.
@Zhizhi260
Many university campuses have a separate halal canteen.
@uncleTomat0
Strictly vegan Indian visitor said options were scarce and he left early.
@Ryanrz
WeChat and Alipay allow foreign credit cards and they’re accepted everywhere. You can book a car with didi or train tickets with Trip
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@hannahchrstina
Tofu in China is often served with meat; vegan is possible but not easy everywhere.
@zaobaosg
Halal-friendly tourism improving; SG Malay/Indian Muslims trying halal roujiamo in Xi’an.
@levelsio
Beijing arrival is hard: little English; Alipay then makes Didi usable.
@levelsio
Got Alipay working as a proxy into Didi and Meituan.
@CarlZha
Shanghai is easy with Amap, metro, bikes, Didi; Alipay onboarding still hard.
@VisitBeijingcn
240-hour visa-free: subway then Didi; most bars take Alipay/WeChat Pay.
