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Transform your business trip into something extraordinary with our carefully curated guide to Shanghai during CPHI & PMEC China. Whether you're looking to explore the city's rich culture, cuisine, and heritage, or to master the local business customs, we've got you covered with recommendations and insights.
Can you bring your phone from home to use in China? Yes, and there are a few options available to you.
Wi-Fi in China
If you don’t have a Chinese phone number that can send/receive texts, you may not be able to log into the Wi-Fi everywhere. Here are some ways around that;
More about Internet
Having an internet connection in China is easy. However, you will not be able to use all the applications that you can use at home such as Gmail. Therefore, you need to have a VPN to connect to a server outside of China and evade censorship.
To learn more about using your phones and connecting to the internet in China, please visit - https://www.china-mike.com/travel-practicalities/phone-internet/
Sources: https://www.china-mike.com/travel-practicalities/phone-internet/
Using cash in China
It’s easy to get cash at the numerous ATMs throughout every city (more on that below) or you can exchange your foreign currency at the airport.
Using credit cards in China
It is easy to find an ATM that accepts foreign credit and debit cards in China that will allow you to withdraw money from your account at home.
Mobile payment in China (WeChat / Alipay)
Mobile payments can be used for large purchases or even to buy a piece of fruit from a street vendor. The 2 most popular mobile payment apps are WeChat and Alipay.
Starting from July 2023, both WeChat and Alipay have introduced the option of accepting foreign bank cards. After completing the inputting of your bank card, you can use Alipay or WeChat to make almost all your payments during your time in China, which is very convenient.
To learn more about mobile payments in China, please visit -https://www.chinahighlights.com/expatslife/payment-methods.htm
Sources: https://www.chinahighlights.com/expatslife/payment-methods.htm
China further streamlines mobile payments for foreigners, to know more about mobile payments for foreigners, please visit -
https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202403/02/content_WS65e26742c6d0868f4e8e4881.html
Metros (recommended route)
To know more about the Metro Map in China, please visit -
https://exploreshanghai.com/metro/
Taxis
Taxis are the most convenient means of transportation in Shanghai.
In busy areas like train stations, shopping malls, and major intersections, you’ll often find designated taxi stands where taxis line up to pick up passengers.
Below we have listed two options for booking a taxi in Shanghai:
Using Mobile Apps
Taxi hotlines in Shanghai
To learn more about taxis in China, please visit -
https://mandalingua.com/en/china-guide/live-in-china/shanghai/take-a-taxi-in-shanghai/
If your Google Translate is not working in China, you may check some great alternatives, such as WAYGO, Microsoft Translator, Deepl, Dear Translator (有道翻译官), etc.