💡 Quick Tips
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Use Mobile Payment
使用移动支付
Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely accepted and offer fair prices. Cash may lead to overcharging.
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Use Ride-Hailing Apps
使用网约车应用
Didi (Chinese Uber) shows exact prices upfront. Avoid street taxis when possible.
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Book Online
网上预订
Book tickets and hotels through official apps. Prices are transparent and the same for everyone.
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Learn Basic Numbers
学习基础数字
Knowing numbers helps you verify prices and spot discrepancies.
Price comparison view:
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Transportation
交通出行
| Item / 物品 | Local Price / 当地价 | Foreign Price / 外国人价 | Note / 备注 |
|---|---|---|---|
Taxi (per km) 出租车（每公里） | ¥2 | ¥2 | Meter should be same for everyone 计价器对所有人应该一样 |
Metro (urban) 地铁（市内地铁） | ¥3 | ¥3 | Same price for everyone 对所有人价格相同 |
Bus (urban) 公交（市内） | ¥2 | ¥2 | Same price for everyone 对所有人价格相同 |
Didi (Ride-hailing) 滴滴（网约车） | ¥8 | ¥8 | Base fare, same for everyone with app 起步价，对所有使用应用的人一样 |
High-speed train (per km) 高铁（每公里） | ¥0.46 | ¥0.46 | Same price for everyone 对所有人价格相同 ⚠️ Book through official 12306 app 通过官方12306应用预订 |
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Attractions
景点门票
| Item / 物品 | Local Price / 当地价 | Foreign Price / 外国人价 | Note / 备注 |
|---|---|---|---|
Forbidden City 故宫 | ¥60 | ¥60 | Same price, need passport 价格相同，需要护照 |
Great Wall (Badaling) 长城（八达岭） | ¥45 | ¥45 | Same price, cable car extra 价格相同，缆车另算 |
Terracotta Army 兵马俑 | ¥120 | ¥120 | Same price for everyone 对所有人价格相同 |
West Lake (Hangzhou) 西湖（杭州） | ¥0 | ¥0 | Free! Boats extra 免费！游船另算 |
Local Museum 地方博物馆 | ¥0 | ¥0 | Most museums are free 大多数博物馆免费 ⚠️ Check for free days 注意免费开放日 |
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Food
餐饮
| Item / 物品 | Local Price / 当地价 | Foreign Price / 外国人价 | Note / 备注 |
|---|---|---|---|
Street Food (simple) 街头小吃（简单） | ¥10 | ¥10 | Same price if you order directly 直接点餐价格相同 |
Local Restaurant (meal) 本地餐厅（一餐） | ¥30 | ¥30 | Check menu for prices first 先看菜单价格 ⚠️ Tourist areas may overcharge 旅游区可能加价 |
KFC/麦当劳 KFC/McDonalds | ¥25 | ¥25 | International chains have fixed prices 国际连锁价格固定 |
Hot Pot (local) 火锅（本地） | ¥100 | ¥100 | Per person, varies by restaurant 按人头，计算方式因餐厅而异 |
Bai Cofe 白咖啡 | ¥20 | ¥20 | Same price 价格相同 |
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Shopping
购物
| Item / 物品 | Local Price / 当地价 | Foreign Price / 外国人价 | Note / 备注 |
|---|---|---|---|
Convenience Store 便利店 | ¥5 | ¥5 | 7-Eleven, FamilyMart - same prices 7-11、全家等价格相同 |
Supermarket 超市 | ¥20 | ¥20 | Walmart, Carrefour - same prices 沃尔玛、家乐福价格相同 |
Tea Shop (tourist) 茶店（旅游区） | ¥100 | ¥500 | Tourist areas may charge 5x more 旅游区可能收费5倍 ⚠️ Be careful of tea scams 注意茶叶骗局 |
Silk Shop (tourist) 丝绸店（旅游区） | ¥200 | ¥1000 | Quality varies greatly 质量差异很大 ⚠️ Check quality before buying 购买前检查质量 |
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Accommodation
住宿
| Item / 物品 | Local Price / 当地价 | Foreign Price / 外国人价 | Note / 备注 |
|---|---|---|---|
Hostel (bed) 青年旅舍（床位） | ¥50 | ¥50 | Same price on booking apps 在预订应用上价格相同 |
3-Star Hotel 三星级酒店 | ¥200 | ¥200 | Same price if booked online 网上预订价格相同 |
5-Star Hotel 五星级酒店 | ¥800 | ¥800 | International chains have fixed prices 国际连锁价格固定 |
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Taxi Meter Tutorial
出租车计价器教程
How Taxi Meters Work
1.
Base Fare (起步价)
Usually ¥10-14 for first 3km
2.
Distance Rate (里程费)
¥2-3 per km after base
3.
Waiting Rate (等候费)
¥2-3 per 5 minutes of waiting
4.
Night Rate (夜间费)
11PM-6AM: 10-20% higher
Sample Fares
3km (short trip)¥10-15
10km (city)¥25-35
25km (suburb)¥60-80
Airport (50km)¥150-200