Transport
Using the metro in China: QR codes, fares and passes
✅ Updated Apr 2026
City metros are clean, cheap, and bilingual. The easiest way to ride is the transit QR code inside Alipay (Transport → city Metro). Scan in and out at the gates — no physical card needed.
Official links & sources
- Using the metro with a transit QR
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