Money & Payment
Cash, cards, and mobile payment in China
💵 Currency
Chinese Yuan (CNY/RMB). Symbol: ¥. Exchange rate approximately 1 USD = 7.2 CNY.
📱 Mobile Payment
WeChat Pay
Most popular. Link bank card to use.
Alipay
Second most popular. Widely accepted.
💳 Cards
Visa/MasterCard accepted at large hotels, restaurants, and malls. Cash preferred at small shops and street vendors.
💡 Tips
- • Carry some cash for small purchases
- • Download WeChat/Alipay before arrival
- • ATMs widely available