A First-Timer’s Guide to Paying in China with a Foreign Credit Card Last fact-checked: July 2026 Payment fees, transaction limits, supported cards and app menus can change. Before travelling, check the latest instructions shown inside Alipay or Weixin Pay. You have just arrived in China. You walk into a convenience store, place a bottle of water on the counter and reach for your wallet. The cashier does not point towards a card...
An Honest First-Timer’s Guide to Independent Travel in China (2026) “Everyone told us China would be difficult.” No Google.No cash.Apps you’ve never heard of.A language you can’t read. It sounds intimidating. Yet after several independent trips across Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and many other parts of China, we discovered something surprising. China isn’t difficult. It’s simply different. Once you understand a few key systems, travelling around China becomes remarkably smooth, safe...
.. with my special need and self-learning (homeschooling) daughter, Elaine. We are China-focused travelers and have visited more than 20 interesting historical places/cities in China. And we enjoy bringing you useful & practical travel stories to help you enhance your experience traveling in China.. do follow us for more interesting travel stories..
