Private Routes
Beijing in Depth — Great Wall & Forbidden City, Made Easy 4d $970 Beijing in Depth — Great Wall & Forbidden City, Made Easy June 2026 Read Article Classic China & Yunnan: 18 Days from Beijing to Shangri-La and Shanghai 18d $5,840 Classic China & Yunnan: 18 Days from Beijing to Shangri-La and Shanghai June 2026 Read Article Real China: 12-Day Small-Group Adventure 12d $3,120 Real China: 12-Day Small-Group Adventure June 2026 Read Article Silk Road Highlights: 10 Days from Xi'an to Kashgar 10d $4,160 Silk Road Highlights: 10 Days from Xi'an to Kashgar June 2026 Read Article Ancient Culture Tour: 13 Days from Beijing to Shanghai via the Silk Road 13d $3,640 Ancient Culture Tour: 13 Days from Beijing to Shanghai via the Silk Road June 2026 Read Article

Alipay, WeChat Pay, and the small handful of foreign cards that still work, set up before you even meet your driver.

Set up the wallets

Alipay and WeChat Pay cover most daily transactions. Link cards, verify identity, and test a small payment before your first full day.

Where cash still helps

Cash is a useful backup for tiny vendors, remote villages, and moments when verification or network access fails.

Receipts and limits

Card limits, foreign exchange fees, and wallet verification levels can all affect larger purchases.

FAQ