Is traveling to China cheap or expensive in 2025? Perhaps you’re wondering how much to budget for your upcoming vacation or business trip. In this article, I’ll give you both a frugal and more comfortable snapshot on how much you need to save in your travel budget for China to explore the country. Before deciding to travel to China - or anywhere for that matter - having clear budget … [Read more...] about How to Set a Realistic Travel Budget for China in 2025
Money Tips for Travelers and Expats in China by TravelChinaCheaper
Get experts tips on money in China from these excellent articles in the TravelChinaCheaper archive. Includes tips on how to move money in China, get money from an ATM, open a bank in China, use mobile payments and much, much more!
How to Use Alipay to Transfer Money Outside China
How do you send money internationally with Alipay? Along with WeChat, Alipay handles a vast majority of financial transactions for the Chinese population. As a foreigner, is it possible to take advantage of Alipay to wire money home? And if so, how exactly is it done? I'd like to answer these questions and more in this simple guide. Before we dive too far into this Alipay tutorial, there … [Read more...] about How to Use Alipay to Transfer Money Outside China
Paying for Things in China? Here’s a New Solution! (U.S.-only)
Getting caught traveling in any foreign country without access to money is my worst nightmare. Over the past few months, I've been testing out a new global payment solution that has not only saved me money, it's also been more reliable than my debit card. Best of all? Because it's based on UnionPay, it has a 100% acceptance rate at all ATMs and stores throughout China and pretty much all of Asia. … [Read more...] about Paying for Things in China? Here’s a New Solution! (U.S.-only)
How to Successfully Bargain in China | A Traveler’s Guide
Will I need to bargain in China? Learning how to bargain in China is among the most important things you will want to prepare for leading up to your trip! In street markets, souvenir shops, and small stores, bargaining is a fact of life to follow. In this guide, I'm going to share eight tips to teach you the proper art of haggling in China. Below you can read all my best tips to haggle in … [Read more...] about How to Successfully Bargain in China | A Traveler’s Guide
Using WeChat or Alipay in China to Pay | Expat Guide
Prior to the emergence of mobile payment apps in China, the country was primarily a cash-based society. From meals, clothing, rent, bills, taxis, and almost everything else, paying cash was the norm. However today, apps like Alipay and WeChat are transforming China into a cashless society where transactions are commonly carried out via the phone in your pocket. Whether you are currently … [Read more...] about Using WeChat or Alipay in China to Pay | Expat Guide