Tipping in China

Not done

Traditionally there is no tipping.

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Restaurants

Not expected; some restaurants don't allow staff to accept tips.

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Not expected; the fare is usually rounded to the nearest yuan.

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Not customary, apart from luxury hotels used to foreign guests.

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Public holidays in China

Every line above is backed by at least two of these. Researched 2026-10-05. Customs shift, so treat amounts as a guide.

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