Nationwide essentials · During Your Stay
Take the metro
Understand entry, direction and exit basics. Routes and station details depend on your city.
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Open Transport
In supported cities, open Transport in Alipay and confirm the city before choosing the metro service.
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Before entering
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Step 2 · Activate the city code
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Step 3 · Enter, transfer and exit
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Buy a single-journey ticket
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At the metro gate: children, luggage and a phone that stopped working
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