Do You Still Need Cash in China? The 2026 Foreigner’s Payment Guide

Paying in China as a tourist changed fast. 80%+ of daily spend is QR code only. If you’re bringing cash, know this: 🔹 ¥500–1,000 covers emergencies & rural stops 🔹 Keep ¥10/20/50 notes (¥100 = vendor panic) 🔹 Foreign cards = hotels, malls, airports only Full breakdown: [Link] #TravelChina