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China Tipping Guide

Tipping Culture: Not Expected

Tipping Culture Visual Guide
Understand tipping customs and avoid cultural faux pas
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China

Not Expected
Average Tip Amount¥0-50 (rarely)
Restaurants
Typical Amount:0%

No tipping at local restaurants. Optional 10% at high-end international venues.

Service charge may be included
Taxis & Rideshares

No tipping

Hotels
Bellhop:

Not expected (international hotels may accept)

Housekeeping:

Not expected

Concierge:

Not expected

Bars & Cafes

No tipping

Tour Guides

Small tip (¥50-100) acceptable for exceptional private guides

What NOT to Do in China
  • Don't insist on tipping at local establishments
  • Don't tip taxi drivers
  • Don't leave money on tables at restaurants
Cultural Context
  • Historically, tipping is seen as bribing
  • Good service is expected without extra payment
  • Western hotels are gradually accepting tips
  • Tour guides may expect tips from foreign tour groups
When to Tip
  • High-end international hotels (optional)
  • Private tour guides (small amount)
  • Rarely anywhere else

Tipping Etiquette in China

Understanding tipping customs in China is essential for respectful travel. The general tipping culture here is not expected, which means tipping is not part of the culture, though it's becoming more common in tourist areas.

Restaurant Tipping

Standard: 0%
Guidelines: No tipping at local restaurants. Optional 10% at high-end international venues.

Taxi Tipping

Standard: No tipping

Hotel Staff Tipping

Bellhop/Porter: Not expected (international hotels may accept)
Housekeeping: Not expected
Concierge: Not expected

Bar Tipping

No tipping

Tour Guide Tipping

Small tip (¥50-100) acceptable for exceptional private guides

Cultural Context

Historically, tipping is seen as bribing

Good service is expected without extra payment

Western hotels are gradually accepting tips

Tour guides may expect tips from foreign tour groups

What NOT to Do

  • Don't insist on tipping at local establishments
  • Don't tip taxi drivers
  • Don't leave money on tables at restaurants

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