Must-have apps for foreigners traveling to China

If it's your first time in China, please download the following recommended apps in advance to facilitate your life and entertainment

Suggested Apps for foreigners in China

WeChat (微信)

For daily communication, video calls, photo sharing

Alipay (支付宝)

You don't need to carry any cash in China. Foreigners can use their passport number to bind Alipay and pay online directly. Please download it in advance and bind visa debit/credit.

trip.com (携程旅行)

Book hotels and flight tickets to attractions. Pls use trip.com directly, the hotels in it are qualified to host foreigners.

Gaode Map (高德地图)

Not only a map, but also support calling a taxi from several platforms.

China Railway 12306 (中国铁路)

China's official app for buying train tickets

Meituan Delivery (美团外卖)

Takeaway APP, even in late night or early morning, can quickly deliver food, medicine, very fast and cheap

Dianping Reviews (大众点评)

Discover nearby food, reviews and ratings