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