tiananmen square reservation without wechat: US students' guide
Why this matters: US students in China who can’t use WeChat If you’re a United States student planning a study trip, exchange, or just a cultural day out in Beijing, Tiananmen Square is on every checklist. Problem is, since 2019 the access system for large public sites and many public services has leaned hard into WeChat for reservations, ID checks, and QR-code passes. That’s great if your phone is set up and registered with a Chinese number and your buddies on WeChat can forward tickets. It’s a disaster if you don’t have WeChat, can’t register with a local SIM, or prefer to avoid tying travel details to a Chinese social app. ...