How to Use Taxis and DiDi in China as a Foreigner (2026)
Learn how to hail taxis and use DiDi in China, enter destinations, pay, communicate with drivers, and handle common trip problems.
Learn how to hail taxis and use DiDi in China, enter destinations, pay, communicate with drivers, and handle common trip problems.
Prepare for hotel check-in in China with the right documents, booking details, address information, payment backup, and registration expectations.
Book accommodation in China as a foreign visitor and verify guest acceptance, location, payment, cancellation, and check-in requirements.
Everything you need to do before flying to China — visas, apps, payments, and SIM cards.
Compare official 12306, Trip.com and station-window booking, enter passport details correctly, and prepare for station entry and boarding.
Choose between international roaming, a compatible travel eSIM and a local SIM for China. Check your phone, trip length and offline backup before departure.
How to use WeChat Pay and Alipay as a foreign visitor — setup, tips, and what to do if it fails.
The essential apps every China traveller needs — WeChat, Alipay, DiDi, Amap, and more.
A practical arrival guide — what to do in your first 72 hours in China, from the airport onwards.