l Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province, China.
l 2,200 years history back to the Qin dynasty (221-206 BC).
l Top 10 tourist city, Top 1 Most Beautiful Destinations in China.
l No. 7 50 of the world's Most Valuable Visited Destinations.
Leisure & Attractions
Payment Services
l In mainland China, people mainly use electronic payments like Alipay or WeChat Pay to merchants. To make the payment easier, you could download either app from the online app stores, create a new Alipay/WeChat account, and then link your own bank cards for payment.
l Check out the detailed guidance for the both methods below:
l For more payment options at your fingertips while in China, please find out more by checking the guide below (by the Payment & Clearing Association of China):
Phone Services
You can acquire a SIM card from major telecom operators in China, such as China Mobile or China Unicom. Please note that real-name authentication is mandatory for purchasing a SIM card in mainland China. Therefore, it is essential to bring your passport and any other required documents to the store of the selected operator for offline processing. For further details, you may refer to the following link:
Additionally, if you purchase a SIM card and internet service from a mainland operator, it is advisable to use a VPN to access the full range of internet services. Please consult online resources for guidance on using a VPN in mainland China before arriving here.
Alternatively, if you use a SIM card from a non-mainland Chinese operator and activate a data roaming service in mainland China, you will retain normal internet access.
Therefore, we recommend utilizing your original SIM card while purchasing data roaming services for optimal connections.