Beijing introduces foreign Visa and MasterCard payment for subway travel, boosting tourist accessibility.

Beijing has launched initiatives to enhance payment services for international visitors, allowing the use of foreign Visa and MasterCard for subway travel without ticket purchases. Since September, over 31,400 entries have been recorded. The new Beijing Pass simplifies transactions for transport and shopping, with 12,979 issued. Additionally, 24 subway stations now offer translation devices, and English versions of ride-hailing apps are available, improving accessibility for tourists.

October 14, 2024
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