just got back from guangzhou yesterday and the digi roaming seems slow for me. it could be due to the private dns that i configured but it loads fast for few seconds then just lag there especially on IG video/reels

anyway, alipay works flawlessly for me although i have the option to use TNG but i prefer alipay due to the Didi travel in-app. the e-hailing app in TNG is abit cacat. the cars just stuck on the map for very long time like frozen then the driver can't recognize the apps/last 4 digit of mobile number for verification,etc...
i cant read chinese word so the translate button in alipay does help. i used both wechat and alipay to scan for menu and ordering without issue and most of payment were done at the counter after finished eating

i quite surprise that many stores guangzhou still willing to accept cash payment compare to other cities

back from recent family holiday (raya) to chengdu and jiuzhaigou.Overall it was an OK trip, for the kids mainly.
It's my first time to China actually, so i could not quite get used to the sheer volume of ppl (especially chengdu and jiuzhaigou).
I get some mental stress, probably due to age.
Scenery wise, i would say, once you have been to Norway, jiuzhaiguo is nothing. Some parts could be seen being man made, sort of spoil the nature

I use simcard from Shopee, where google maps and others could be used. It's nice to see advancement in China, but sadly some tale tails of civilization still haven't caught up.






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Is it doable for 1 AliPay account to support 2 travellers?

I have my AliPay setup and verified to pay for food, commute, tickets and others, for me and my travel partner (no AliPay at all). The one inconvenience I can think of is having to buy subway tickets at the ticketing booth or counter as one of us cannot just tap phone to enter. TIA.

hi,
want to ask,
my niece able to go for music competition at Guangzhou....
but the fees quite high...
and the mother feel dont want waste the chance....
so i want to know...
now go china visa free? mean no need apply visa?
got any cheap hotel around dr.sun yat sen memorial hall?
and the flight ticket cost around how much?
currently only found the ticket cost around 1.5k per pax....

I'm now in Yunnan. No issue with using WechatPay linked to GXBank even in rural rea.

Hi has anyone been to Changsha airport recently? Would like.to know if can buy local SIM card at airport. Would like local number so can use china apps like didi and meituan. Or are there alternatives? Phone does not support esim. Thanks