Whole Another App System
China has a full suite of fantastic apps with the exact same functions
We’re here to guide you every step of the way!
Tips in China
Navigation
Transportation
Transportation
Google Maps does not work in China, so you’ll want to use Baidu Maps or GaoDeMap for directions. Both are detailed and accurate for navigating cities in China.
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
If you need a ride in China, Didi or GaoDeMap are the local equivalent of Uber or Lyft. It’s widely available and offers multiple options for convenient transportation.
Payment
Transportation
Delivery
Instead of Apple Pay or Credit Card, WeChat Pay or Alipay are widely acceptable in China. These apps make it easy to pay for anything, from shopping to dining and even transportation.
Delivery
Transportation
Delivery
MeiTuan got you covered with an extensive selection of foods that can bring you flavors from around the world or local favorites right to your door. Just like DoorDash, MeiTuan makes ordering a breeze, letting you scroll, select, and pay, all in one app.
About China
Cashless Society
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Cashless Society
China is a large cashless society, with almost all payments done through WeChat Pay and Alipay. Credit Cards are NOT widely accepted, making it difficult for travelers to pay for goods and services.
Once you have an Alipay or WeChat account, you can immediately feel the convenience in a full scale.
Language Barrier
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Cashless Society
China is known to be almost NON-use of English or any other language. Although English signages are widely adopted, English speakers more exist in major cities only, language can still be a major barrier in China.
A good translator or translation App is definitely helpful in communicating in China.
Restricted Access
Restricted Access
Restricted Access
Many popular websites and Apps—like Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube—are restricted in China. If you want to use all these apps in China, you need to use VPN. Prepare yourself a functional VPN before the journey and have all configurations set up will prevent you from feeling isolated in using social medias.
Social Security
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Restricted Access
China is known as one of the safest countries globally, particularly in its major cities. You can hardly feel insecure even when strolling in the streets late at late night. I understand that with all the information on media you have been exposed for so long and smear on CCP, you are worried of you safety, come back to see if I am right after the trip.
