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noclue 08-15-2025 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CivicBlues (Post 9189689)
Has anyone gone to Mainland China since Covid? Specifically Beijing. It's been almost 10 years for me before all the alipay/wechat app shit. Back when I just raw dogged places without a data plan.

Someone tell me what apps I need to pay for stuff? Do I even bother with cash as a backup? and what other invasive spyware apps should I get to live the full Chinar experience?
Went to beijing in january. Was fine with credit cards and cash but having wechat pay will probably make life easier. The CCP clamped down on security, massive security checkpoints at all famous sites, must carry passport with you at all times. You also need some foreigner permission form submitted in advance to enter tiananman square.

I was only there for two days so I didnt bother using a vpn. Microsoft bing, apple maps and revscene is not blocked lol

SkinnyPupp 08-15-2025 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CivicBlues (Post 9189689)
Has anyone gone to Mainland China since Covid? Specifically Beijing. It's been almost 10 years for me before all the alipay/wechat app shit. Back when I just raw dogged places without a data plan.

Someone tell me what apps I need to pay for stuff? Do I even bother with cash as a backup? and what other invasive spyware apps should I get to live the full Chinar experience?
Not sure about Beijing but in Guangzhou it's practically cash free. Make sure you have your payment apps set up asap

CivicBlues 08-15-2025 10:28 PM
I'm heard horror stories of foreigners showing up with Alipay suddenly not working. I downloaded it and registered, even scanned my passport, added a couple credit cards. Am I good to go? Can I test it here at Chinese places in Van?

Also downloaded Amap to act as Google Maps

What else? Can I just use Didi in the Alipay App or do I need to download the standalone app?

Quote:
Originally Posted by noclue (Post 9189690)
Went to beijing in january. Was fine with credit cards and cash but having wechat pay will probably make life easier. The CCP clamped down on security, massive security checkpoints at all famous sites, must carry passport with you at all times. You also need some foreigner permission form submitted in advance to enter tiananman square.

I was only there for two days so I didnt bother using a vpn. Microsoft bing, apple maps and revscene is not blocked lol
I heard e-sims like Airalo give you unrestricted internet. Same as if you use your Canadian carrier's roaming. Did you use that?

The Tiananmen sq thing - yeah that's a big wtf, I heard you need to register on Wechat to get in now?

Traum 08-15-2025 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CivicBlues (Post 9189692)
I'm heard horror stories of foreigners showing up with Alipay suddenly not working. I downloaded it and registered, even scanned my passport, added a couple credit cards. Am I good to go? Can I test it here at Chinese places in Van?
Any food court stalls in Richmond run by Mainland Chinese would very likely accept Alipay and WeChat Pay. Foody World on Sexsmith (between Bridgeport & Sea Island Way) will also take Alipay and WeChat Pay.

Fafine 08-15-2025 10:53 PM
Apparently TnT accepts Ali and Wechat pay too

Gumby 08-16-2025 12:12 AM
Holt Renfrew probably accepts Ali and WeChat pay :p

StylinRed 08-16-2025 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 9189554)
RIP

What has transpired so far and next steps?
lol I'm guessing they're going to book us on Cathay but not until they officially cancel the flight

Quote:
Originally Posted by CivicBlues (Post 9189692)
I'm heard horror stories of foreigners showing up with Alipay suddenly not working. I downloaded it and registered, even scanned my passport, added a couple credit cards. Am I good to go? Can I test it here at Chinese places in Van?

Also downloaded Amap to act as Google Maps

What else? Can I just use Didi in the Alipay App or do I need to download the standalone app?



I heard e-sims like Airalo give you unrestricted internet. Same as if you use your Canadian carrier's roaming. Did you use that?

The Tiananmen sq thing - yeah that's a big wtf, I heard you need to register on Wechat to get in now?
I'll be headed into the mainland on this trip too

I got alipay, wechat, meituan (food ordering), didi, Baidu maps, ctrip (Chinese version of trip.com app) mulladvpn

StylinRed 08-16-2025 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Fafine (Post 9189694)
Apparently TnT accepts Ali and Wechat pay too
Yep as does that Chinese save on foods by metro

EvoFire 08-16-2025 07:37 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CivicBlues (Post 9189689)
Has anyone gone to Mainland China since Covid? Specifically Beijing. It's been almost 10 years for me before all the alipay/wechat app shit. Back when I just raw dogged places without a data plan.

Someone tell me what apps I need to pay for stuff? Do I even bother with cash as a backup? and what other invasive spyware apps should I get to live the full Chinar experience?
I went back in 2017 and it was already different. You'll need one of their electronic payment systems. I couldn't even get a coffee with cash when I was seeing a friend. He laughed at me and treated me.

Only the really old school places take cash.

Also the major stations all require you to xray your bags, taking the train is like taking a plane it was kind of insane


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