Guilin airport enhances services for foreign tourists

1 month ago

Promotion Meeting of Cultural and Tourism of Cool Guiyang held in Singapore

The Promotion Meeting of Cultural and Tourism of Cool Guiyang was held in Singapore on Nov 22, with representatives of over 50 cultural and tourism enterprises, including tourism associations and key travel agencies from Guiyang and Singapore, participating. Boasting unique natural conditions, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has creatively introduced over 100 tourism activities related to mountains. Singapore …

Tourism Singapore Guiyang

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Expats impressed by payment services in Shanghai

China Daily

Shanghai has garnered praise for its seamless financial services catering to both short-term foreign visitors and long-term expat residents, according to feedback from four expats on Oct 25. At the event, Bank of China showcased a range of services, including foreign card payments, currency exchange, mobile payments, and assistance with opening and managing local bank accounts, as well as tax …

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2 months ago

Tourism in Asia and Pacific: Recovering and looking beyond

China Daily

The 18th UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook opened in Guilin, Guangxi, on Oct 19, 2024, with around 120 experts and representatives from 25 countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, Russia, and Cambodia, in attendance. With the theme "Tourism in Asia and the Pacific: Recovering and Looking Beyond," the forum focused on future tourism trends and cooperation. …

Tourism Guilin Pata Tourism Trends

3 months ago

Guilin takes lead in number of signed agreements during expo

China Daily

On Sept 24, the 21st China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangxi. Agreements were signed on 16 projects in Guilin with investments exceeding 500 million yuan, ranking among the top in the region, with a total contract amount of 14.99 billion yuan. In addition, there were five projects …

Guilin Investment Projects

3 months ago

Guilin takes lead in number of signed agreements during expo

China Daily

On Sept 24, the 21st China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangxi. Agreements were signed on 16 projects in Guilin with investments exceeding 500 million yuan, ranking among the top in the region, with a total contract amount of 14.99 billion yuan. In addition, there were five projects …

Investment Guilin

3 months, 1 week ago

Beijing subway enables payment by foreign bank cards

China Daily

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing has become the first city on the Chinese mainland to support contactless subway fare payments for foreign holders of Mastercard and Visa cards, a new measure in the city's efforts to be further open to the world. Chang …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Avoid These Costly Money Mistakes When Traveling Abroad

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RgStudio via Getty Images Be mindful of extra fees when using an ATM abroad. “One mistake is paying foreign transaction fees when using a credit card, which is around 3% of each transaction, and that can add up,” said consumer finance and budgeting expert Andrea Woroch. “If you travel abroad often, it’s a good idea to get a credit card …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Alipay app available in 16 languages to facilitate foreigners traveling in China

China Daily

Xinhua| Updated :2024-08-29 A foreigner pays via Alipay at a shop in Shanghai. GUANGZHOU -- Chinese payment services platform Alipay recently announced that it now provides services in 16 languages, which it expects will help international tourists travel in China more smoothly. Relevant government authorities have since collaborated to refine the national payment services system, providing increased convenience to elderly …

Travel China Services Payment Chinese Foreign Alipay

4 months ago

Alipay app available in 16 languages to facilitate foreigners traveling in China

China Daily

A foreigner pays via Alipay at a shop in Shanghai. Chinese payment services platform Alipay recently announced that it now provides services in 16 languages, which it expects will help international tourists travel in China more smoothly. Relevant government authorities have since collaborated to refine the national payment services system, providing increased convenience to elderly people and foreigners in China. …

Travel China Services Payment Chinese Foreign Alipay

4 months ago

Alipay app available in 16 languages to facilitate foreigners traveling in China

China Daily

Chinese payment services platform Alipay recently announced that it now provides services in 16 languages, which it expects will help international tourists travel in China more smoothly. Relevant government authorities have since collaborated to refine the national payment services system, providing increased convenience to elderly people and foreigners in China. In June, a research group at the Beijing Foreign Studies …

Travel China Services Payment Chinese Foreign Alipay

4 months ago

Alipay app available in 16 languages to facilitate foreigners traveling in China

China Daily

Chinese payment services platform Alipay recently announced that it now provides services in 16 languages, which it expects will help international tourists travel in China more smoothly. Relevant government authorities have since collaborated to refine the national payment services system, providing increased convenience to elderly people and foreigners in China. In June, a research group at the Beijing Foreign Studies …

China Services Payment Chinese Foreigners Traveling Tourists Travel Alipay

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors

China Daily

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing's public transportation system is set to become more foreigner-friendly, with the Chinese capital testing the feasibility of introducing an all-in-one city travel pass. For starters, the Beijing Pass will enhance the convenience of subway travel for foreign visitors, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors

China Daily

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing's public transportation system is set to become more foreigner-friendly, with the Chinese capital testing the feasibility of introducing an all-in-one city travel pass. For starters, the Beijing Pass will enhance the convenience of subway travel for foreign visitors, …

Transportation International China Chinese Public Public Transportation Visitors

5 months ago

Behind China's growing appeal to intl travelers

China Daily

Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes from the Hollywood movie Avatar, which based its scenes of floating mountains on this area. Travel made easy According to a recent survey conducted by Beijing Foreign Studies University, among 714 foreign tourists from 103 countries, 86 percent of those who have visited China said the payment …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Behind China's growing appeal to intl travelers

China Daily

Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes from the Hollywood movie Avatar, which based its scenes of floating mountains on this area. Travel made easy According to a recent survey conducted by Beijing Foreign Studies University, among 714 foreign tourists from 103 countries, 86 percent of those who have visited China said the payment …

Travel Policy China Payment Chinese Shanghai Foreign

5 months, 1 week ago

Behind China's growing appeal to intl travelers

China Daily

Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes from the Hollywood movie Avatar, which based its scenes of floating mountains on this area. Travel made easy According to a recent survey conducted by Beijing Foreign Studies University, among 714 foreign tourists from 103 countries, 86 percent of those who have visited China said the payment …

Travel Policy China Payment Chinese Shanghai Foreign

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreigners embrace enhanced payment services in China

China Daily

China's visa-free policy and other measures have substantially boosted international exchanges. As flights to China return to pre-pandemic levels, the country has welcomed 12.09 million foreign visitors from January to May-end 2024, with 7.01 million utilizing the visa-free policy, according to the National Immigration Administration. Many foreign visitors rely on bank cards and cash, while mobile payment are the prevalent …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreigners embrace enhanced payment services in China

China Daily

China's visa-free policy and other measures have substantially boosted international exchanges. As flights to China return to pre-pandemic levels, the country has welcomed 12.09 million foreign visitors from January to May-end 2024, with 7.01 million utilizing the visa-free policy, according to the National Immigration Administration. Many foreign visitors rely on bank cards and cash, while mobile payment are the prevalent …

China Foreigners Payment Foreign

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Talking Business | Foreigners embrace enhanced payment services in China

China Daily

China's visa-free policy and other measures have substantially boosted international exchanges. As flights to China return to pre-pandemic levels, the country has welcomed 12.09 million foreign visitors from January to May-end 2024, with 7.01 million utilizing the visa-free policy, according to the National Immigration Administration. Many foreign visitors rely on bank cards and cash, while mobile payment are the prevalent …

China Payment Foreigners Embrace

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreigners embrace enhanced payment services in China

China Daily

China's visa-free policy and other measures have substantially boosted international exchanges. As flights to China return to pre-pandemic levels, the country has welcomed 12.09 million foreign visitors from January to May-end 2024, with 7.01 million utilizing the visa-free policy, according to the National Immigration Administration. Many foreign visitors rely on bank cards and cash, while mobile payment are the prevalent …

China Foreigners Payment Foreign Embrace Enhanced

6 months ago

Shanghai aims to be currency-friendly for visitors

China Daily

Shanghai's foreign currency exchange service points have achieved full coverage in 16 districts, distributing in airports, star-rated hotels, commercial districts, and tourist hubs. As of June 11, the city has an extensive foreign currency exchange network, comprising 20 franchised institutions, 200 agencies, 80 self-service machines, and more than 3,000 bank branches, in addition to almost 9,000 ATMs that allow foreign …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai boosts services for inbound travelers

China Daily

High-rises dominate the skyline on both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Shanghai is looking to extensively increase the number of point of sale machines that accept foreign bank cards to 80,000 this year, in an effort to offer convenience to inbound travelers, officials said. The action plan is committed to increasing the acceptance of domestic as well as …

Services Bank Payment Plan Shanghai Foreign Increase

8 months ago

Weixin Pay launches service for visitors to Canton Fair

China Daily

Attendees take part in the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. LU HANXIN/XINHUA Mobile payments app Weixin Pay has launched a monthlong inbound payment service targeting overseas visitors to the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in a bid to provide convenient payment options for global traders. Weixin Pay has also collaborated with …

China Services Payments Mobile Payments Mobile Pay Service

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apps simplify expense steps for foreign users

China Daily

Chinese mobile payment service providers are making it easier for overseas visitors to pay for their daily purchases online, as part of a broader drive by the nation to improve the payment experiences of foreigners. Alipay allows foreigners in China to link their international bank cards, including Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Discover Global Network, to its mobile payment tool, greatly …

China Services Payments Mobile Payments Mobile Bank Foreigners

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge

China Daily

Visitors take a selfie at Terracotta Warriors Pit No 1 at Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. On March 29, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said at a news conference it will make it easier for payments at various places such as tourist attractions, cultural and performance venues and star-rated hotels. This includes promoting the establishment …

Tourist Inbound Tourism

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge

China Daily

Visitors take a selfie at Terracotta Warriors Pit No 1 at Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. On March 29, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said at a news conference it will make it easier for payments at various places such as tourist attractions, cultural and performance venues and star-rated hotels. This includes promoting the establishment …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

China specifies steps to improve payment services in tourist attractions

China Daily

Chinese authorities have specified a slew of measures to further enhance payment convenience in major tourist attractions across the country and cater to diversified payment demand from elderly citizens, foreigners and other tourists. Domestic and overseas bank cards should be accepted in all three-star and above tourist hotels, 5A-level and 4A-level national tourist attractions, national and provincial tourist resorts, and …

Payment Tourist Attractions Tourist Payment Services

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apps simplify expense steps for foreign users

China Daily

A foreign resident uses a mobile payment app at a restaurant in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Alipay allows foreigners in China to link their international bank cards, including Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Discover Global Network, to its mobile payment tool, greatly streamlining the payment process, said Zhu Xugang, director of cross-border business at Ant Group. According to the payment guide, no …

China Services Payments Mobile Payments Mobile Bank Foreigners

8 months, 2 weeks ago

China enhances payment services at key tourism sites

China Daily

Chinese authorities recently released a circular with specified measures to further optimize payment services and improve convenience in major tourist attractions across the country. The diverse payment needs of senior citizens, foreign and other visitors in the cultural and tourism sectors will be better met, according to the circular jointly issued by the People's Bank of China, Ministry of Culture …

Tourism Services Mobile Payment Circular Payment Services

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Visitors to benefit from payments revamp

China Daily

A foreign buyer places orders at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, in February 2023. The bank said it will continue to enhance foreign currency exchange capabilities, strengthen the acceptance environment for foreign card payments, and collaborate with UnionPay and international card organizations to set up innovative payment solutions and provide a more convenient consumer experience for …

International China Bank Payment Card Foreign Dong

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ant Group simplifies payment experience for foreigners, elderly

China Daily

Ant Group plans to expand mobile payment methods and build more international consumer-friendly zones across major tourist hot spots and commercial cities in China, as part of a broader push by the financial technology company to simplify payment services for foreigners in the country. The company will improve payment services at locations most frequented by foreign visitors, including key transportation …

International China Services Mobile Foreigners Overseas Ant

8 months, 2 weeks ago

China specifies steps to improve payment services in tourist attractions

China Daily

Chinese authorities have specified a slew of measures to further enhance payment convenience in major tourist attractions across the country and cater to diversified payment demand from elderly citizens, foreigners and other tourists. Domestic and overseas bank cards should be accepted in all three-star and above tourist hotels, 5A-level and 4A-level national tourist attractions, national and provincial tourist resorts, and …

Payment Tourist Attractions Tourist Payment Services

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ant Group simplifies payment experience for foreigners, elderly

China Daily

A foreign tourist pays via Alipay at a store in Beijing. Ant Group plans to expand mobile payment methods and build more international consumer-friendly zones across major tourist hot spots and commercial cities in China, as part of a broader push by the financial technology company to simplify payment services for foreigners in the country. The company will improve payment …

International China Mobile Foreigners Overseas Ant Payment Services

8 months, 2 weeks ago

China improves tourist payment options for elderly, international travelers

China Daily

Volunteers offer senior-focused services at Chongqing West Railway Station in February. China has issued new guidelines mandating improved payment services for the elderly and international travelers at starred hotels and tourist destinations. The guidelines, jointly released by the People's Bank of China, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, and the National Cultural Heritage Administration, …

China Payment Tourist International Travelers

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing steps up efforts to enhance payment systems for foreigners

China Daily

Chinese capital Beijing is expected to step up efforts to enhance payment services for foreigners in China, as part of the country's broader endeavors to improve the business climate and expand high-level opening-up. In a meeting held on Thursday, government officials from the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, and the city, as well as executives from branches …

China Services City Payment Beijing Payment Services

9 months ago

Multilingual Alipay to enhance foreigners' e-payment experiences

China Daily

By FAN FEIFEI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-03-19 09:04 A foreigner pays via Alipay at a shop in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Alipay, the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in 16 languages, to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles. Alipay has …

China Services Payments Mobile Payments Mobile Foreigners Payment

9 months, 1 week ago

Payment guide seen as assisting opening-up

China Daily

The recently released guide to further improve foreigners' payment experiences in China is not only part of the country's continued opening-up but is also conducive to the internationalization of its financial sector, said experts. The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, released on Thursday a payment guide which provides foreigners with text and graphic instructions on using bank …

China Market Mobile Bank Foreigners Payment Chinese

9 months, 1 week ago

PBOC urges Shanghai financial institutions to improve foreign payment services

China Daily

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, has urged financial institutions in Shanghai to further intensify efforts to improve payment services for foreign visitors with relevant efforts having already reaped positive progress. In a meeting with financial institutions in Shanghai on Friday, the PBOC called on them to accelerate efforts and amplify resource input to achieve more progress …

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9 months, 1 week ago

PBOC releases guide to payment services for foreigners

China Daily

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, has released a guide to payment services in China on Thursday as the latest step of the country's continuous efforts to optimize the payment experience of foreigners. Available in both English and Chinese, the guide introduces a variety of payment methods accessible to foreigners in China -- ranging from bank cards …

China Payment Payment Services

9 months, 1 week ago

PBOC releases guide to payment services for foreigners

China Daily

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, has released a guide to payment services in China on Thursday as the latest step of the country's continuous efforts to optimize the payment experience of foreigners. Available in both English and Chinese, the guide introduces a variety of payment methods accessible to foreigners in China -- ranging from bank cards …

China Payment Payment Services Pboc Releases

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Simplified payments to facilitate foreign visitors

China Daily

Quick Response codes for digital payment services Alipay by Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, and WeChat Pay by Tencent Holdings Ltd, at a food store in Shenzhen, China, on Monday, Feb 12, 2024. The General Office of the State Council, China's Cabinet, published a guideline on improving payment services and enhancing payment convenience on Thursday as …

China Mobile Payments Mobile Chinese Foreign Visitors Efforts

9 months, 2 weeks ago

AlipayHK accepted for metro in Guangzhou

China Daily

A logo of Alipay. Passengers from Hong Kong using AlipayHK, the version of Alipay in the special administrative region, can use their QR codes for payments while traveling on public transportation in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, starting on Monday, said the local metro company. Using the AlipayHK QR code for travel payments will be settled in Hong Kong dollars, …

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