I will set you up for china alipay wechat pay sim and apps
About this Gig
Your credit card will not work in most of China. Google Maps, WhatsApp and Gmail won't load. And some of the apps you need are hard to download once you've landed.
This is the part of a China trip people get wrong, and it makes the first 48 hours much harder than they need to be.
I'll walk you through it before you fly:
Alipay adding your foreign card, and what to do when it's declined
WeChat Pay and why you probably want both
SIM card or eSIM where to buy, what to ask for, what documents you need
Taxis without speaking Chinese
Which map and translation apps actually work here
Train and attraction tickets which booking sites accept foreign passports
Launch offer first 3 clients only, in exchange for an honest review.
I'm Lin. I'm Chinese and I live here this is what I do every day.
Tell me your phone, your bank card and which cities you're visiting, and I'll write the version that applies to you.
Destination:
China
Focus area:
Adventure
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Travel
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Lifestyle
Other Traveling Services I Offer
FAQ
Can't I just set this up when I arrive?
You can try. App stores are slower to reach once you land, and city phone shops often refuse foreign passports. Doing it at home takes 20 minutes.
My card was already declined by Alipay. Can you help?
Yes — that's one of the most common cases. There are workarounds depending on your bank.
Do you need my card details?
Never. I explain the steps; you enter everything yourself.
Is this included in your itinerary gig?
A short arrival checklist is. This gig is the detailed, personalised version.
