A practical guide to the four essential apps foreign travelers need before visiting China for payments, transport, and daily life, with setup tips and common mistakes to avoid.
This guide explains which translation tools work in China when Google Translate is blocked, including DeepL, offline Google Translate, Baidu Translate, and WeChat built-in features.
Foreigners can order food via Meituan without speaking Chinese by using the Alipay mini-program with built-in translation. This guide explains registration, payment with international cards, photo-based ordering, and handling delivery issues.
A practical guide explaining how foreign travelers can pay in China using Alipay and WeChat Pay with international cards, carry cash, and understand the no-tipping culture.
Learn how foreign travelers can set up WeChat Pay and AliPay before visiting China, link international cards, and avoid payment stress at metro gates and shops.
Download WeChat, Alipay, Didi, and a map app before arriving in China. App stores are blocked inside the country. This guide covers what you need and how to set it up.