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 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 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.

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 expected

Not expected. High-end hotels may add service charge.

Service charge often included — check the bill

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CN¥50.00

Tipping customs in China by service

Service	Norm	Notes
Restaurant	Not customary	Not expected. High-end hotels may add service charge.
Bar	Not customary	Not expected.
Taxi & rideshare	Not customary	Not expected. Rounding up is uncommon.
Hotel porter	Not customary	10-20 CNY in luxury international hotels only.
Housekeeping	Not customary	Not expected.
Tour guide	Expected · 5–10%	50-100 CNY for tour guides, especially for foreign tourists.
Spa & massage	Appreciated · Up to 10%	Not traditional but becoming more common at luxury spas.
Food delivery	Not customary	Not expected.
Hair salon	Not customary	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

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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