Essential Apps for Traveling in China: A Survival Guide
Alipay (支付宝)
Alipay is one of the most widely used payment apps in China. Almost every store, restaurant, and service provider accepts Alipay. It also has an integrated taxi service (DiDi) and allows you to purchase bus passes. To use Alipay, you can link it to your foreign bank card and verify your identity by uploading your passport. This app will be your go-to for all your financial transactions.
While Alipay is accepted in most places, there are a few exceptions where only WeChat Pay is acce ...