Essential travel apps and step-by-step setup guides for international visitors to China.
Compare Amap Global, Apple Maps, Baidu Maps and Google Maps for navigating China, with practical advice on English interfaces, offline preparation, Chinese addresses, transit and accurate pickup points.
A practical 2026 comparison of translation apps for China, including offline language packs, camera translation, Chinese dictionaries and chat tools.
Use DiDi in China with a foreign phone number and international card: setup, pickup points, ride types, vehicle checks, airport trips and troubleshooting.
Mobile payments dominate everyday life in China, but foreign visitors now have several workable options. Learn how to set up Alipay and WeChat Pay, use international cards and PayPal, carry cash as a backup, and avoid common payment problems.