• Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY / RMB).
• Exchange: Available at international airports, major hotels, and select banks.
• Cards: International credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) are accepted in high-end hotels, upscale restaurants, and large shopping malls — but not everywhere.
• Mobile Payment: China is a mobile-first society — most locals pay using Alipay or WeChat Pay.

✅ Good news: Foreigners can now link international credit cards or use prepaid top-ups in both apps.

• Alipay: No transaction fee for payments under ¥200 per transaction.
• WeChat Pay: Fee-free usage for up to ¥1,000 per day.

💡 Tip: Always carry a small amount of cash for taxis, local markets, or small vendors that don’t accept cards or apps.

In case of emergency, here are the most important numbers to know:

• 📞 Police: 110
• 🚑 Medical Emergency / Ambulance: 120
• 🔥 Fire: 119
• ☎️ Chengdu Tourism Hotline (English service): +86-28-96927
• 🏥 Recommended Hospital (English service):
  West China Hospital, Sichuan University Tel: +86-28-8542 2451

💡 Tip: Keep a printed or digital copy of your passport, visa, hotel address, and emergency contact info at all times.