How to exchange foreign currencies for RMB?

(I) Overseas visitors to China can exchange foreign currencies for RMB cash in advance in relevant countries or regions before bringing it into China (each visitor is allowed to take up to RMB20,000 in cash in or out of the country each time).

(II) Overseas visitors to China can exchange foreign currencies for RMB cash at outlets of commercial banks, money changers, and self-service currency exchange machines at international airports, land ports, ports, and other entry ports, as well as other partsin China, which are marked with Exchange logo, or withdraw RMB cash using international bank cards on ATMs.

Source: A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2025 Edition) issued by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China