🇨🇳 Tipping & service charge in China

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge. Restaurants in China don’t usually add a service charge. Menu prices normally include Tax (6%).

At a glance

Currency: CNY
Service charge: Usually none
Tax: 6% · included in prices
Tip: no tipping

Popular ways to pay friends back: WeChat Pay 微信支付, Alipay 支付宝.

Example: dinner for 4

A CN¥600 dinner for 4 is CN¥150 per person — no extra charges are usually added.

Food & drinks	CN¥600
Total	CN¥600
Each pays (4 people)	CN¥150

Split a bill in China

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in China?

Tipping isn’t customary here. Check if the bill already adds a service charge.

Is there a service charge in China?

Restaurants in China don’t usually add a service charge.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in China?

Menu prices normally include Tax (6%).

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.