Egor Ivanov

Egor Ivanov

China Travel Blogger

Begeisterter China-Reisender. Habe in China mehr Städte besucht als in Russland. Teile Tipps aus meiner Reiseerfahrung.

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WeChat Pay for Foreigners in China: Setup, Fees and Limits (2026)

WeChat Pay for Foreigners in China: Setup, Fees and Limits (2026)

Yes — foreigners can link a Visa or Mastercard to WeChat Pay in about ten minutes, with no Chinese bank account. Payments under ¥200 are fee-free; ¥200 and over carry a 3% card fee. Here is the setup, the 2026 fees and limits, and when to use it instead of Alipay.

5 Min Lesezeit
14. Juni 2026
Sourcing via Beijing Daxing: Baigou Bag City, Bazhou Furniture and the Hebei Clusters Next Door

Sourcing via Beijing Daxing: Baigou Bag City, Bazhou Furniture and the Hebei Clusters Next Door

Baigou, China's bag capital with 7,000+ shops, sits an hour from Beijing Daxing, closer than downtown: the Hebei sourcing clusters, how to reach them, market rules, and the visa-free paperwork.

6 Min Lesezeit
12. Juni 2026
Fapiao for Business Travelers: How China's Tax Receipts Work and How to Get One

Fapiao for Business Travelers: How China's Tax Receipts Work and How to Get One

A fapiao is China's official tax invoice and the only expense document that counts there: how to ask for one in a taxi, hotel or restaurant, what "title" to give, and the timing rules that save your reimbursement.

5 Min Lesezeit
12. Juni 2026
Alipay for Foreigners: Setup, Fees, Limits, and What It Pays For

Alipay for Foreigners: Setup, Fees, Limits, and What It Pays For

Foreigners can link Visa or Mastercard to Alipay and pay by QR across China: the five-step setup, the 200 RMB fee rule, real transaction limits, and what the app unlocks from metro to DiDi.

5 Min Lesezeit
11. Juni 2026
Luggage Storage at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): Locations, Hours, and Transit Tips

Luggage Storage at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): Locations, Hours, and Transit Tips

PKX has two staffed left-luggage counters, one open 24 hours: locations on Level 2 and Level 4, storage from 1 to 90 days, payment, and visa-free transit tips.

5 Min Lesezeit
10. Juni 2026
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) Phone Numbers and Contacts: Hotline, Lost & Found and Services

Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) Phone Numbers and Contacts: Hotline, Lost & Found and Services

Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) contact numbers and services: the 24-hour hotline 010-96158, lost and found on Level 2, baggage, medical, accessibility, baby care and currency exchange, with a quick FAQ.

5 Min Lesezeit
08. Juni 2026
Where to Smoke at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): Smoking Areas and the Rules

Where to Smoke at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): Smoking Areas and the Rules

There are no indoor smoking rooms at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Here is where the outdoor smoking areas are, why you must smoke before security, and the rules for e-cigarettes and a layover.

5 Min Lesezeit
07. Juni 2026
Hong Kong and Macau Travel Guide - Top Attractions, Culture, and Practical Tips

Hong Kong and Macau Travel Guide - Top Attractions, Culture, and Practical Tips

10 Min Lesezeit
23. Dezember 2025
How Many Railway Stations Are There in Beijing? All You Need to Know

How Many Railway Stations Are There in Beijing? All You Need to Know

11 Min Lesezeit
23. Dezember 2025
Changchun West to Beijing Trains in 1827 - An Early History of Chinese Rail Travel

Changchun West to Beijing Trains in 1827 - An Early History of Chinese Rail Travel

16 Min Lesezeit
23. Dezember 2025
Beijing to Changchun Train - Timetable, Tickets, Fares, and Travel Tips

Beijing to Changchun Train - Timetable, Tickets, Fares, and Travel Tips

9 Min Lesezeit
23. Dezember 2025
Flights to Yichang - Book Cheap Yichang Flights Online

Flights to Yichang - Book Cheap Yichang Flights Online

9 Min Lesezeit
23. Dezember 2025
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