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  • How to Use Alipay in China as a Foreign Tourist: Setup, Payments and Common Problems

    The short answer is yes: foreign tourists can use Alipay in China. You can register with an overseas mobile number, link an eligible international credit or debit card, and use Alipay for everyday purchases without opening a Chinese bank account. The longer answer is that three different things often get confused: They are not the…

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    First Time in China? 12 Things to Set Up Before You Fly (2026)

    Planning your first trip to China? Here are 12 practical things I’d set up before flying, from Alipay and mobile data to train tickets, Chinese addresses and your first-night hotel.

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  • Must-have apps for traveling in China including Alipay, WeChat, DiDi, Amap, Dianping, 12306 and Trip.com

    The China Travel Apps I’d Set Up Before Landing

    Before traveling to China, it helps to prepare the right apps for payment, ride-hailing, maps, food, trains and hotels. Here is a realistic app setup guide for first-time visitors.

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