A total of 55 cities in China have metro lines. Foreign travelers can apply for metro passes at the metro station or use the Alipay APP to take the metro.

Foreign travelers can buy single journey tickets at the ticket office or self-service machines at the metro station. Frequent travelers can apply for metro passes at the ticket office with their passports. They can make payments in cash or by WeChat or Alipay.

Foreign travelers can open the Alipay APP on their mobile phones, click on "Transport", and select "City". After completing identity verification, they will obtain a QR code for the metro pass. They can enter and exit the metro station by having the QR code scanned.

Updated on March 13, 2024

Source: A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2024 Edition)