Alipay & WeChat Pay Foreign Card Setup & Local Transit Calculator

1) ALIPAY & WECHAT PAY BEFORE YOU FLY: Download both 'Alipay' and 'WeChat' at home, verify with your passport, and add your foreign Visa or Mastercard. Both apps charge ZERO (0%) foreign card fee on every single purchase under ¥200 ($28 USD), and a 3% fee only above ¥200! Inside Alipay, tap 'Transport' to generate a local Metro & Bus QR code, and use the built-in 'DiDi' mini-app in English to hail rides! 2) MAPS & INTERNET: Google Maps is outdated by 10+ years in China—download 'Amap' (Gaode Maps, which now has a full English interface!) or use Apple Maps (powered by AutoNavi inside China). Buy a travel eSIM (Airalo / Holafly / Trip.com China eSIM) before departure—roaming eSIMs automatically bypass the Great Firewall without needing a separate VPN!