Hi Lesley
I'm glad you are getting to grips with the community now.
I've heard mixed reports about using cards in China. You should be fine paying for things with your credit card and you will generally be able to withdraw money from cashpoints. But I would recommend letting your bank know that you will be in China too, to make sure they don't block your cards. I would take some cash too in case you have any trouble with your cards - you are allowed to take in up to 6,000 yuan (about £400).
I would also ask tour manager Daniel Adams for his advice as he taken groups to China many times.
Kind regards
Olly, your editor