Paying in China 2026: Why TourCard Is Mostly Obsolete and What to Do Instead
If a 2023 travel blog told you to set up Alipay TourPass (now called TourCard) to pay in China, that advice is out of date. Since late 2023, Alipay and WeChat Pay both accept foreign Visa, Mastercard, and Amex cards directly. Here is what changed, and when TourCard is still worth keeping as a backup.
May 15, 2026 7 min read chinaalipaywechat-pay
How to Use DiDi in China Without a Chinese Bank Account (2026 Guide)
You can't download the standalone DiDi app and have it work — but you don't need to. Here's the Alipay mini-program path every foreign tourist now uses in China.
May 13, 2026 5 min read chinadidialipay