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[Bob Heller]

Hello, fellow travel enthusiasts!

• I am planning to visit Beijing next weekend and would like to get some tips beforehand:
  • Are there any special "gotchas" or pitfalls I need to be aware of when traveling in Beijing? These are things that could potentially affect the mood of my trip or lead me to spend money unnecessarily.
  • For instance, some places might have great reputations, but actually visiting them might not be quite as impressive. Or perhaps there are certain expenses or activities that may be hard for foreign tourists to gauge the quality or value?
    • Examples include transportation (could there be taxi scams where drivers take long routes?), dining (how can I find authentic but not overpriced restaurants?), and souvenir shopping (where are good spots to find souvenirs and how do I negotiate prices?).
• Key Request! Travel Tips for Foreign Friends:
  • As a foreigner, I may not be fully familiar with Chinese cultural habits or unspoken rules.
    • For example: Do any of the major attractions require advance reservations, long in advance? (In China, it's common for major tourist attractions to mandate reservations via official apps or mini-apps.)
    • Another example: Are there any particular etiquette rules to keep in mind while in public spaces? (It's generally expected that we remain polite, avoid making loud noises, refrain from littering, and follow the first-off-first-on rule in subways.)
    • Lastly: Is mobile payment the primary way of paying in China? (Yes, both Alipay and WeChat Pay have high penetration in mainland China, and some small vendors even exclusively accept them. It's recommended to link bank accounts beforehand or request help from Chinese friends.)
  • Any advice on how I can avoid unnecessary inconveniences and make my trip more enjoyable would be greatly appreciated.
• I will take everyone's precious advice into serious consideration, thank you all in advance!