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Visa, currency, language, SIM cards, VPN — essential practical information.
Most visitors need a Chinese visa — apply at your local embassy. Local currency is RMB (yuan). ATMs at airports and major banks. Download a VPN before arriving. WeChat and Alipay are dominant payment methods. Tipping is not expected in China but appreciated for exceptional service. Tap water is not drinkable — use bottled water.