Is traveling to China cheap or expensive? Perhaps you’re wondering how much to budget for your upcoming visit to China. 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 expectations for … [Read more...] about How to Set a Realistic Travel Budget for China in 2024
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 Add Money to WeChat in 2024 (Domestic & International)
If you didn't already know, paying by WeChat in China has quickly overtaken cash as the most common method of payment. If you're traveling to China, it's still possible to get around using cash (barely), but it's not always the easiest option. What if there were an easier way to add money to WeChat so you could pay with your phone in China? There is, and you've probably never heard of it … [Read more...] about How Add Money to WeChat in 2024 (Domestic & International)
How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay (2024 Tutorial)
For years, WeChat and Alipay have promised to allow people to add foreign credit cards to use mobile payment in China. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeChat in China, this is huge for expats and travelers to China. But does it work? And if not...what other options are there? For the longest time, it was only possible to connect a Chinese bank card … [Read more...] about How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay (2024 Tutorial)
Using an ATM in China in 2024 | What You Need to Know
For travelers, the easiest way to get Chinese renminbi (also called "yuan" or "RMB") is via a local ATM machine. While it may sound daunting to pull money when you can't read Chinese characters, it's thankfully not that hard. Still, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use an ATM in China. For most travelers, using cash is going to be the easiest way to pay for things … [Read more...] about Using an ATM in China in 2024 | What You Need to Know
U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2024 Guide
Do you need to file US taxes as an English teacher in China? Having taught English and filed taxes many times from China, in this guide I'd like to turn a complex answer into something easy to understand. Learn whether or not you need to file US taxes as an expat and if so, what you need to know to file. I remember my first year teaching in China. I had no intention to file taxes back home … [Read more...] about U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2024 Guide
How to Open a China Bank Account | 2024 Guide
How can I open a bank account in China? Whether you do business in China or you're moving to China as a foreigner with a residence permit, opening a bank account in China has many benefits. This article has been expanded and updated to include the experiences of other foreigners, so make sure to read through carefully, especially the frequently asked questions section. I hope you enjoy this guide … [Read more...] about How to Open a China Bank Account | 2024 Guide