I'm an American and I’m so used to tipping for everything. Do I tip my tour guide, the DiDi driver, or the waiters at restaurants? I don't want to be rude, but I also don't want to throw money away if it's not expected.
I am trying to book tickets for the Forbidden City for next month, but I am completely overwhelmed. I read that tickets are released exactly 7 days in advance at 8:00 PM Beijing time on their WeChat Mini-Program. Every time I try, the English version crashes, and by 8:05 PM, the entire day is sold out.
How are foreign tourists supposed to secure tickets without paying a massive premium to third-party scalpers or travel agents? Can I just show up with my passport at the Meridian Gate?