Budget & Money: Costs & Currency in China

Break down the average daily cost of travel, from budget backpacking to luxury trips. Tips on currency exchange, using ATMs, and setting up mobile payments.

A vibrant, multi-tiered Chinese pagoda with red pillars, golden roofs, and intricate traditional decorations, framed by dark tree branches and scattered golden autumn leaves.

China Mobile Payments: Your Essential Guide to WeChat Pay & Alipay

Picture this: You’ve just landed in Shanghai. You’re jet-lagged, thirsty, and standing in front of a vending machine or a [...]

Panoramic view of the Shanghai Pudong skyline at twilight, featuring the illuminated Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower alongside numerous modern skyscrapers, with the Huangpu River in the foreground.

How Much Does a China Trip Cost? Budgeting for Flights, Hotels & Activities

Planning a journey to the Middle Kingdom often starts with a single, daunting question: is it expensive? The answer is [...]