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General Travel Tips
How to set up Alipay and WeChat for travel in China?
Set up both apps at home; the SMS code arrives on your home number, and registration is unreliable on Chinese-routed networks.
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Money & Payments
How does the cashless payment system work for travelers in China?
Link a foreign Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, or Diners card directly to Alipay or WeChat Pay — no Chinese bank account required.
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Transport & Getting Around Guangzhou
How to get from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Beijing Road with family and luggage?
Use the official taxi queue outside Arrivals; ¥130-180 to Beijing Road including the ¥15 toll, 35-50 minutes at 5:30 AM.
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General Travel Tips
What should a solo older woman prepare for a long China trip?
Set up Alipay and ideally WeChat Pay with an international card; both take foreign cards and Alipay allows large single payments.