what is acceptable as financial source for expenditure? Will a credit card like Visa or Amex do?

Do you mean the payment of the tour package that you book with our company? We are glad to accept payment by Wire/Bank Transfer, PayPal, Credit Card (Visa or Master Card), Western Union and WeChat. If you use your credit card to pay, your credit card will be debited with a 3% handling charge by China's Bank and it may charge a service fee by your credit card company.

If your question is whether to accept credit card payment when traveling in China. This depends on the situation. Generally in the big shopping mall and hotel, it is acceptable to credit card payment, but there will do not accept credit card in small vendors and some remote places, so we kindly suggest you exchange some cash in advance when you traveling China. Please contact us should you need any further help.