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Should I bring cash RMB to China?
How much cash is recommended for a 10/14-day trip?, Planning two weeks across multiple cities. Trying to decide how much cash to exchange.
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SiennaNomadNotes83Aug 2
I suggest bringing 500–1000 RMB as emergency backup.
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TheoSunnyMiles3Aug 2
Most daily spending can be handled with Alipay once set up.
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SadieDayTripster20Aug 2
Currency exchange rates at airports are pretty poor, change only a little there.
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ElliotWanders37Aug 2
Street stalls and public restrooms sometimes only take physical cash.
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MayaMapNotes54Aug 2
Don’t carry huge stacks of cash around for safety reasons.