Trip Planning

Mar 28, 2026

China's 2026 Digital Payment Landscape: What Foreigners Need Now That Alipay and WeChat Accept International Cards

By Editorial Team

Alipay and WeChat Pay now accept international cards, but foreign travelers still need backup plans. Here's the complete 2026 payment survival guide.

Mar 28, 2026

First-Timer's China Rail Guide: Booking High-Speed Trains Without Mandarin or a Chinese Bank Card

By Editorial Team

Navigate China's 40,000km high-speed rail network with confidence: book with international cards, breeze through stations, and understand refund policies that differ from Western norms.