Restaurant
Not expected. High-end hotels may add service charge.
Tipping in China
How much to tip in
China
Tipping is not traditional in mainland China and may cause confusion. International hotels may be exceptions.
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Restaurant in China
Not customaryNot expectedNot expected. High-end hotels may add service charge.
Service charge often included — check the bill
¥
%
Split between
Number of people
1
Your tip · 0%CN¥0.00
Total billCN¥50.00
Travel guide
Know the
local custom.
Bar
Not expected.
Taxi & rideshare
Not expected. Rounding up is uncommon.
Hotel porter
10-20 CNY in luxury international hotels only.
Housekeeping
Not expected.
Tour guide
50-100 CNY for tour guides, especially for foreign tourists.
5–10%Spa & massage
Not traditional but becoming more common at luxury spas.
Up to 10%Food delivery
Not expected.
Hair salon
Not customary.
Restaurant bills often include a service charge — check before adding more. Customs change; when in doubt, ask a local or your host.
Questions travelers ask
Good
questions.
How much do you tip for restaurant in China?
Not customary. Not expected. High-end hotels may add service charge.
How much do you tip for bar in China?
Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for taxi & rideshare in China?
Not customary. Not expected. Rounding up is uncommon.
How much do you tip for hotel porter in China?
Not customary. 10-20 CNY in luxury international hotels only.
How much do you tip for housekeeping in China?
Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for tour guide in China?
Expected — 5–10%. 50-100 CNY for tour guides, especially for foreign tourists.
How much do you tip for spa & massage in China?
Appreciated — Up to 10%. Not traditional but becoming more common at luxury spas.
How much do you tip for food delivery in China?
Not customary. Not expected.
How much do you tip for hair salon in China?
Not customary. Not customary.
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