Payment
Alipay (支付宝)
The de facto must-have payment app for travel in China. QR payments, public transit, and a whole mini-app ecosystem.
Difficulty●●●●●
Korean supportNo
English supportYes
Foreign (KR) cardWorks
Local phone numberNot needed
Pros
- + Can link a foreign card (Tour Pass)
- + Covers most subways, taxis, and shops
- + English UI available
Cons
- − May require real-name / passport verification
- − Foreign cards are occasionally declined