China Travel FAQ

Payment

  • In WeChat app, go to Me → Services → Wallet → Cards → Add a card → Enter your Visa/Mastercard details.
  • For payments, scan the merchant's QR code.
  • In Alipay app, verify you identify first by clicking Account → Settings → Account and Security → Identity Information → Enter your passport details.
  • Add your Visa/Mastercard card by going to Me → Bank cards → Add card.
  • For payments, simply tap on 'Pay/Collect' to show your QR code to merchants, or 'Scan' to scan the merchant's QR code.

Transport

  • Book on Trip.com 14 days in advance using your passport.
  • Arrive at the train station 30 minutes earlier and look for check-in gate based on info on the big screen.
  • Use manual gate and show your passport to the staff, no physical train ticket is required.
  • In WeChat, go to Me → Services → DiDi Ride-Hailing → DiDi mini program will pop out.
  • You can use Chinese/foreign phone number for booking. Pay after the ride using WeChat Pay inside DiDi mini program.
  • In Alipay, switch to your current city on the left top corner if it's not automatic.
  • Tap 'Transport' and get the digital bus/metro code.
  • Take public transport by using the QR code on your phone.

Food

  • In WeChat, search '美团' mini program.
  • Switch to your current city on the top left corner if it's not automatic.
  • You can order food delivery by tapping '外卖', or look for nearby restaurants by tapping '美食' → '附近' → '500m'.
  • Avoid restaurants with rating < 4.0. Usually restaurants > 4.5 are good.
  • You can buy set on 美团, it's much cheaper than ala carte. If you order ala carte, you can buy vouchers at a cheaper price and pay using vouchers.

Communication

  • Search for their WeChat account on WeChat using their provided phone number.
  • Add them as friend and chat with them for inquiry/reservation.