Is it possible for a foreigner to do online shopping in China? Can I use my foreign credit card on Chinese stores or do I need to have a Chinese -bank account? It's these type of questions that expats ask all the time when it comes how to buy things online in China. Here's a simple guide to help. When I first moved to China, I remember it being a challenge to find the most simple things like … [Read more...] about Online Shopping in China | 2024 Tips & Best Stores
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 Set up WeChat Wallet in 2024 | China Expat Guide
Are you a traveler or expat wondering how to set up WeChat Wallet? Perhaps you're frustrated by the process or you haven't even started, but you know that WeChat is the preferred way to buy things in China. In this guide, I'm going to walk you through the WeChat Wallet set up process and troubleshoot why it may not be working for you. For folks currently living or planning to move to … [Read more...] about How to Set up WeChat Wallet in 2024 | China Expat Guide
Tipping in China in 2024 | How Much and When to Tip?
Should you worry about tipping in China? Depending on your cultural background, tipping at Chinese restaurants, hotels and taxis might be normal or unheard of. Either way, it's important to know what's expected while traveling around China. Here are some simple tips for tipping in China that should help. I receive a number of questions related to China travel every week - questions about … [Read more...] about Tipping in China in 2024 | How Much and When to Tip?
How to Exchange Money in China 2024 & Where To Do It
What is the best way to exchange money in China and where can you do it at? Whether you're an expat in China or just a traveler passing through, getting cash exchanged into Chinese yuan (or renminbi) is a priority. There are a number of ways to get it done (and some alternatives I'll share), but these are my favorites. The problem I know a lot of people run into is the inability to … [Read more...] about How to Exchange Money in China 2024 & Where To Do It
How to Send Money to China in 2024 | Multiple Options
How can I send money to China? This is a question that comes up frequently for travelers, business people and expats who deal with China and it's not always an easy answer. In this guide, I'd like to walk you through what you need to know and how you can move money into and out of China. Perhaps you need to pay your China tuition fees or you need to pay a business partner in China. … [Read more...] about How to Send Money to China in 2024 | Multiple Options
Chinese Currency | 2024 Guide to Use & Exchange Chinese RMB
What is the Chinese currency? As you prepare for your visit to China, this guide will provide a simple introduction to the Chinese renminbi and answer questions related to exchanging money and avoiding fake bank notes. China's currency can seem incredibly confusing to foreigners. Even the name "renminbi" is hard for a lot of people to pronounce correctly. So having a basic understanding … [Read more...] about Chinese Currency | 2024 Guide to Use & Exchange Chinese RMB