How much cash should I bring to Henan? Is mobile payment widely accepted?

[Direct conclusion] 【Bring RMB 300–500 in cash; almost all daily spending in Henan can be handled by WeChat Pay or Alipay.】 Where cash is still useful: Notes for international visitors: Mobile payment coverage in Henan is very high. Key points to keep in mind: 1. Scenic-area tickets, restaurants, convenience stores, taxis, buses and the metro all accept QR-code payment, so cash mainly serves as an emergency backup. 2. - Mountain and rural stalls: some farm-produce or fruit stalls at the foot of Laojun Mountain and Yuntai Mountain have weak mobile signal, so scanning can be unreliable. 3. - Old-town snack stalls: a number of long-time vendors on Luoyang Old Town's Shizi Street and at Kaifeng's Drum Tower night market prefer cash, although most also display a QR code. 4. - Small change: temple donation boxes, coin-operated lockers and some public restrooms. Note: Double check the meeting time and meeting point one day before the trip. Junwei International Travel Agency (License No. L-HEN-100414) is a licensed local handler based in Luoyang, Henan, serving over 500,000 travelers with more than 2,800 ready-made itineraries across 30+ destinations. Call 130 1764 8055 for a detailed itinerary and quotation.