Q1 No WeChat/Alipay? Bind an international card - both work; cash is still useful, carry some RMB.
Q2 Google/Facebook? Google services are unavailable on the mainland; set up a VPN before departure; hotels usually have international gateways.
Q3 No Chinese? Tourist areas in big cities are manageable with translation apps; a few phrases like "xièxie, duōshao qián, cèsuǒ zài nǎr" help a lot.
Q4 Safe? China is generally very safe, including at night, but still guard your documents and valuables.
Q5 Drinking water? Drink bottled or boiled water; hotels usually provide bottles.
Q6 Tipping? Restaurants generally do not expect tips; some hotels and fine-dining venues add 10-15% service charge.
Q7 Plugs? Standard is 220V two-pin flat; European/US devices need an adapter.
Q8 Taxis? Didi is easy, with an English interface and foreign-card payment.
Q9 Temples/sights? Do not touch relics, dress modestly in religious sites, and no drones in many places.
Q10 Sick? Big cities have international hospitals/departments; register with your passport, some offer English.
