❤️ Essential: WeChat Pay + Real-name Verification
❤️ WeChat
WeChat is EVERYTHING in China: messaging, payments, social media, food delivery, taxi booking, hotel reservations, health codes, and much more. Create an account before you go.
💳 WeChat Pay
Open WeChat → Me → Services → Wallet → Add Bank Card. Most international Visa/Mastercard work. Daily limit around ¥5,000.
💡 Quick Tips
- Download all apps BEFORE arriving in China
- WeChat verification may require a local contact - ask your hotel
- Alipay Tour Pass available for 90 days without Chinese bank account
⚡ Pro Tips
- Many places now accept foreign Visa/Mastercard contactless
- Cash is still used in small towns and street markets
📋 Summary
WeChat Pay is essential in China. Set it up before your trip using your international card.
