China travel apps

How to Use the Meituan Without CHinese Number in 2026

How to Use Meituan for Foreigners In china (2026)

A few years ago, a friend we visited in Dali, China let us in on a little China hack that changed how we travel China forever. Its name is Meituan. The app is essentially China’s super-app for local deals. Restaurants, cafés, gyms, spas, tourist attractions… they all throw discounted bundles on there that are often dramatically cheaper than […]

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Alipay and WeChat Pay verification failed for foreigners in China

Alipay or WeChat Pay Verification Failed? Passport, Phone Number & Card Fixes

The Setup Problem Nobody Warns You About Most China travel guides spend a lot of time telling you that you need Alipay or WeChat Pay. What they don’t prepare you for is how easily the setup can stall — sometimes before you even board the plane. A common scenario looks something like this: you download

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